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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+82.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$250K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$42K
About Southern Ohio Diversification
Based on IRS filings
Southern Ohio Diversification is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PIKETON, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,923,894 | $1,606,367 | $2,082,537 |
| Revenue | $5,190,015 | $527,426 | $1,121,212 |
| Expenses | $3,923,548 | $870,182 | $3,497,016 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,503 | $4,323 | $4,466 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Economic Development Alliance of so ($50,000), Jackson County Economic Development ($50,000), Southern Ohio Port Authority ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF SO CHILLICOTHE, OH | SUPPORT ORG MISSION | $50,000 |
| PIKE COUNTY CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTE PIKETON, OH | SCHOOL EQUIPMENT | $42,000 |
| STEELWORKERS CHARITABLE & EDUCATION PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT ORG MISSION | $8,000 |
| JACKSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JACKSON, OH | SUPPORT ORG MISSION | $50,000 |
| SOUTHERN OHIO PORT AUTHORITY PORTSMOUTH, OH | SUPPORT ORG MISSION | $50,000 |
| PIKE COUNTY COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DE WAVERLY, OH | — | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN SHOEMAKER | ATTORNEY | 40 | $213,500 |
| STEVE SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $81,842 |
| CARLTON CAVE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RYAN CLEMMONS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JODY CRABTREE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PAUL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TAMMY EALLONARDO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROBERT HORTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAN MINTER | VICE-CHAIRMA | 6 | — |
| TONY MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MIKE PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HERMAN POTTER | CHAIRMAN/PRE | 6 | — |
| LARRY SCAGGS | TREASURER/SE | 2.5 | — |
| MATT SNIDER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TEDDY WEST | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TED WHEELER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TOM WOLTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Ohio Diversification?
Southern Ohio Diversification is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PIKETON, OH. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Southern Ohio Diversification?
As of 2024, Southern Ohio Diversification holds $2.9M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $250K in 2024.
Where does Southern Ohio Diversification operate?
Southern Ohio Diversification has awarded grants in Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Southern Ohio Diversification award?
In 2024, Southern Ohio Diversification awarded 6 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southern Ohio Diversification's EIN?
Southern Ohio Diversification's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1566951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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