Shawnee State University Foundation
The Shawnee State University Foundation (SSUF) was created as a 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of making friends and creating funds and support for shawnee state university.
Shawnee State University Foundation at a glance
In short: Shawnee State University Foundation gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $843K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,686,305
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $843,153
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $843,153
- Total assets
- $41,566,623
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Shawnee State University Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Shawnee State University Foundation
Who Shawnee State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shawnee State University ($1.7M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shawnee State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $545K (2021) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | See Statement | $1,670,198 |
| Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | See Statement | $16,107 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,566,623 | $3,458,447 | $2,954,589 | $1,686,305 | 2 | $1,223,721 |
| 2024 | $39,221,773 | $6,139,520 | $2,313,796 | $1,257,881 | 2 | $475,884 |
| 2023 | $36,142,014 | $3,301,763 | $2,059,120 | $1,142,192 | 3 | $731,495 |
| 2022 | $33,302,283 | $4,963,546 | $1,730,148 | $1,026,350 | 3 | $1,443,479 |
| 2021 | $34,809,232 | $2,095,605 | $1,364,473 | $545,383 | 3 | $851,820 |
| 2020 | $30,792,535 | $1,855,583 | $2,260,671 | $861,855 | 3 | $727,090 |
| 2019 | $31,273,403 | $2,614,128 | $2,099,665 | $937,583 | 3 | $1,427,896 |
About Shawnee State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Shawnee State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portsmouth, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $41.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shawnee State University Foundation is led by Chris Moore, Ssuf Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Moore
Ssuf Executive Director
Ssudf Executive Director → Ssuf Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Welch
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Martin
Ssuf Board Chair
Ssudf Board Member → Ssudf Board Secretary, 2021
Ssudf Board Secretary → Ssuf Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Gregory
Ssuf Board Member -Ssudf Fia Chair
Ssudf Board Member → Ssudf Board Member -Ssudf Fia, 2024
Ssudf Board Member -Ssudf Fia → Ssuf Board Member -Ssudf Fia Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarrah Bouts
Ssuf Board Memberssu Sgp Chair
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Memberssu Sgp Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Brown
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Fia Chair → Ssudf Board Member, 2024
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Esham
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Member Fia Chair → Ssudf Board Member, 2022
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Braun
Ssu Presidentssuf Board Member
Ssudf Vice President of Advancement & E → Ssu Presidentssudf Board Member, 2024
Ssu Presidentssudf Board Member → Ssu Presidentssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Waller
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Whitaker
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Applegate
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Johnson
Ssuf Board Vice President
Ssudf Board Member → Ssudf Board Vice President, 2021
Ssudf Board Vice President → Ssuf Board Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Wisecup
Ssuf Board Secretary
Ssudf Board Member → Ssudf Board Sgp Chair, 2022
Ssudf Board Sgp Chair → Ssuf Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Covert
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf President → Ssudf Board President, 2024
Ssudf Board President → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Adams
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Todt
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Lyon
Ssuf Board Vice Chair
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Aikman
Ssuf Board Member
Ssudf Board Member → Ssuf Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Ballengee
Ssuf Treasurer
Ssudf Treasurer → Ssuf Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dilip Shah
Ssuf Board Member - Bot Liaison
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wallace Edwards
Ssuf Board Member - Bot Liaison
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Jeffrey Bauer (2019–2024) — Ssu Presssudf Board Member
- Former: Jonica Burke (2021–2024) — Ssudf Board Treasurer Left -
- Former: David Furbee (2022–2024) — Ssudf Board Member Ssu Bot C
- Former: Brenda Haas (2024) — Ssudf Board Member
- Former: Scott Evans (2024) — Ssudf Board Member - Ssu Bot
- Former: Ed Daniels (2019–2023) — Ssudf Board Member
- Former: Elinda Boyles (2019–2022) — Ssudf Former Treasurerleft
- Former: Dan Mooney (2019–2021) — Ssudf Board President
- Former: Donna Wrinkle (2019–2021) — Ssudf Board Member
- Former: George White (2019–2021) — Ssudf Board Member Bot Liais
- Former: Wayne Wheeler (2019–2021) — Ssudf Board Chairresigned -
- Former: Joe Watson (2020–2021) — Ssudf Board Chair
- Former: Michael Barhorst (2020–2021) — Ssudf Board Treasurer
- Former: Rick Kurtz (2019–2020) — Former Ssudf Board Member
- Former: Rita Rice Morris (2019–2020) — Baord Member
- Former: Barry Rodbell (2019) — Board Member Term Executive
- Former: Francesca Hartop (2019) — Ssudf Board Member Bot Liais
- Former: Janice Darnell (2019) — Board Secretary Term Exp
- Former: Mark Morgan (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee State University Foundation
How much does Shawnee State University Foundation give each year?
Shawnee State University Foundation gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 2 grants.
How large is Shawnee State University Foundation?
Shawnee State University Foundation reported $41.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Shawnee State University Foundation?
Shawnee State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portsmouth, OH. It holds $41.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Shawnee State University Foundation operate?
Shawnee State University Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Shawnee State University Foundation's EIN?
Shawnee State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1115810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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