Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative
The mission of the sodi community reuse organization is to improve the quality of life in Pike, Scioto, Ross, and Jackson counties through economic diversification, development of underutilized land and facilities on the portsmouth dept of energy reservation, and continued support of the local industry.
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative at a glance
In short: Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative gave $416K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $415,749
- +66.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $103,937
- +149.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $109,402
- Total assets
- $2,399,780
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Remington Road Group ($164K). Together the top 4 received $416K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2024) to $416K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $416K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remington Road Group Bexley, OH | Support Org Mission | $164,377 |
| TRC Companies Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Support Org Mission | $159,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Support Org Mission | $59,803 |
| Joe Moore Grove City, OH | Support Org Mission | $32,569 |
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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 | $2,399,780 | $9,532,873 | $10,075,043 | $415,749 | 4 | $8,548 |
| 2024 | $2,923,894 | $5,190,015 | $3,923,548 | $250,000 | 6 | $6,503 |
| 2023 | $1,606,367 | $527,426 | $870,182 | — | — | $4,323 |
| 2022 | $2,082,537 | $1,121,212 | $3,497,016 | — | — | $4,466 |
| 2021 | $4,942,463 | $916,831 | $1,112,424 | — | — | $5,306 |
| 2020 | $4,306,266 | $395,317 | $884,223 | — | — | $-59,922 |
| 2019 | $4,797,476 | $216,018 | $635,918 | — | — | $10,426 |
About Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Piketon, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $416K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative is led by Herman Potter, Chairman & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Herman Potter
Chairman & President
Board Member → President, 2023
President → Chairman & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Shoemaker
Attorney
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$209K (2019) → $239K (2025)
Steve Shepherd
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$78K (2019) → $90K (2025)
Dan Minter
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Scaggs
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Payton
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Clemmons
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Eallonardo
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Wheeler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Montgomery
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Snider
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teddy West
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlton Cave
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Crabtree
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Woltz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Tipton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Robert Horton (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Heath (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ray Roberts (2019–2022) — President
- Former: John Knauff (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Foster (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Ted West (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $239K, to Kevin Shoemaker (Attorney). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative
How much does Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative give each year?
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative gave $416K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 6 grants.
What is Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative's typical grant size?
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative's median grant in 2025 was $109,402, and its average grant was $103,937, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative give grants?
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative gives mostly in Ohio: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (38%).
Does Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Org Mission" (4 grants).
How large is Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative?
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What is Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative?
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Piketon, OH. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative's EIN?
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1566951. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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