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Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp

Public charity · Grantmaker Tiffin, OH EIN: 34-1414993 Website

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp is a public charity based in Tiffin, Ohio. Formed in 1983, it states that it works to improve the economic well-being and quality of life in Tiffin and Seneca County by leading, promoting, and facilitating economic, community, and downtown development.

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp at a glance

In short: Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$6,592
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$6,592
Median grant
$6,592
Total assets
$1,861,576
+35.6% vs 2023
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp

Contact

Mailing address: 96 S Washington St Ste A, Tiffin, OH 44883
Website: https://tiffinseneca.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Operation Hallmark Inc: $7KOperation Hallmark Inc$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Hallmark Inc ($7K).

Grant Size Distribution

137 grants across all recorded years

137<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization’s stated geographic focus is Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio. The one grant reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

TiffinAtticaRepublicBettsvilleBloomvilleFindlayFostoriaNew RiegelClydeFremontGreen SpringsGreenwichSycamore

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M136 grants2020 Total only2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Operation Hallmark Inc Tiffin, OHOperating$6,592
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,861,576$1,020,378$520,822$6,5921$20,040
2023$1,372,933$479,731$479,339——$-37,879
2022$1,652,981$581,770$583,289——$314
2021$1,687,745$895,353$584,826$4,645Total only$201,090
2020$1,161,068$1,741,938$1,651,180$1,157,216136—

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, by leading, promoting, and facilitating positive economic, community, and downtown development.

The 2024 filing lists one grant, for operating support to Operation Hallmark Inc. The available information does not describe the recipient’s mission.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the organization reported one grant totaling $6,592. That grant went to Operation Hallmark Inc. in Tiffin, Ohio, for operating support. The sole grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant reported for that year. The 2023 and 2022 filings reported no grants.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Aaron Montz as CEO/President. Directors listed are John Arnold, Leonard Clouse, Robert Huntington, Andrew Morgan, Andrew Kalnow, Troy Lewis, Jerry Nadeau, and Lillian Schumacher. Bryce Riggs is listed as ex-officio.

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp is led by Aaron Montz, CEO & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 37 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Aaron Montz

    CEO & President

    Director → CEO & President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $60K (2022) → $132K (2024)

  • Steve Van Dette

    Chairperson

    Director → Vice Chairperson, 2022

    Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Felter

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Kalnow

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ben Nutter

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christian Tooman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Edinger

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Arnold

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leonard Clouse

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lillian Schumacher

    Director

    Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2022

    Chairperson → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Wiser

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Huntington

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Schumacher

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Troy Lewis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zach Arnold

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zak Weimer

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charlie Hayward

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Schuld

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Morgan

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dalton Eidt

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Shelton

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Dell

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jake Schaaf

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tyler Clouse

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerry Weininger

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anthony Paradiso

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Audrey Flood

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryant McAfee

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Baty

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeremy Fox

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerry Nadeau

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Wilkinson

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Calvin

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Hoernemann

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryce Riggs

    Ex-Officio

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Reineke

    Vice Chairperson

    Director → Vice Chairperson, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Kromer

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (21)
  • Former: Bryan Rannigan (2020–2023) — Ex-Officio
  • Former: Ben Richards (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Dawn Iannantuono (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: John Spahr Jr. (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Ray Coger (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tyler Shuff (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: David Zak (2020–2022) — CEO & President
  • Former: Dean Keller (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Shirley Smith (2022) — Director
  • Former: Dan Barbee (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Jo Ann King (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Michael Kerschner (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Mike Zalar (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Nevin Martin (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Tyler Wasserman (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Zack Perkins (2021) — Director
  • Former: Bridget Boyle (2020) — Director
  • Former: Dana Bennett (2020) — Director
  • Former: Daniel Bartolo (2020) — Director
  • Former: Jeremy Speer (2020) — Director
  • Former: Thomas Daniel (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Aaron Montz — CEO/President: $132KAaron MontzCEO/President$132K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $132K, to Aaron Montz (CEO/President).

Frequently asked questions about Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp

How much does Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp give each year?

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp?

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.

What does Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, by leading, promoting, and facilitating positive economic, community, and downtown development. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp?

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check tiffinseneca.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

Where does Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp make grants?

The organization’s stated geographic focus is Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio. The one grant reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Ohio.

What is Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp's EIN?

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1414993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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