Springfield Eagles Charity Inc
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc is a private foundation based in Springfield, Ohio. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activities serving people in Clark County, including providing shoes, clothing, and medical equipment to people in need and contributing to charities and schools.
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc at a glance
In short: Springfield Eagles Charity Inc gave $267K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,900
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,850
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $38,376
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (16 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Springfield Eagles Charity Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to submit a letter naming and providing contact information for the person or organization, describing the organization’s type and brief history, and explaining why the money is needed. A letter of recommendation may also be required. Awards are primarily for the activities and benefits described above and are granted in the Springfield and Clark County, Ohio, areas.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Springfield Eagles Charity Inc Rich
Mailing address: 1802 Selma Road, Springfield, OH 45502
Phone: (937) 398-1080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Springfield Eagles Charity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shoes 4 the Shoeless ($100K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 117 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies Springfield and Clark County, Ohio, as its service area. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients; 1% each went to recipients in South Carolina and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Springfield Eagles Charity Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 34 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $267K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes 4 the Shoeless Dayton, OH | SHOES | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Springfield, OH | Community Improvement | $21,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Springfield, OH | Food Bank | $20,000 |
| Ohio Law Enforement K-9 Association New Lebanon, OH | Provide Law Enforcement K-9 Training | $12,500 |
| Ohio State Firefighters Association Columbus, OH | General Activities | $12,500 |
| Springfield Promise Neighborhood Springfield, OH | General Funding | $10,500 |
| Heroic Deeds Germantown, OH | General Funding | $8,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Springfield, OH | Health Care Assistance | $6,000 |
| Shawnee Athletic Boosters Springfield, OH | Youth Sports | $6,000 |
| Altrusa International Wilberforce, OH | BOOKS | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,376 | $268,109 | $268,378 | $266,900 | 34 | $266,900 | $59 |
| 2023 | $38,645 | $229,498 | $254,455 | $250,200 | 26 | $254,455 | $98 |
| 2022 | $63,603 | $159,864 | $152,880 | $148,945 | 27 | $152,880 | $64 |
| 2021 | $56,620 | $93,380 | $82,036 | $79,400 | 16 | $82,036 | $60 |
| 2020 | $45,276 | $56,481 | $48,682 | $47,770 | 14 | — | $35 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes direct activities that include providing shoes, clothing, and medical equipment to people in need in Clark County and contributing to charities and schools benefiting the area. It also says the Springfield and Clark County school systems recommend many individuals receiving benefits.
Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as children’s footwear, food assistance, community improvement, health care assistance, youth sports, scouting, emergency services, and conservation. For example, Shoes 4 the Shoeless says its mission is to provide new, properly fitting gym shoes for children in need. The Ohio State Firefighters Association describes its work as including firefighter training and public fire-safety education. The National Wild Turkey Federation says it is dedicated to wild turkey conservation and preserving hunting heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $266,900. Awards ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Shoes 4 the Shoeless; $21,500 to The Salvation Army in Springfield; $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank in Springfield; and $12,500 each to the Ohio Law Enforcement K-9 Association and the Ohio State Firefighters Association. Other recipients included Springfield Promise Neighborhood ($10,500), Heroic Deeds ($8,000), Mercy Health Foundation ($6,000), and Shawnee Athletic Boosters ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Steinmetz as chairman, Sandy Justice as vice chairman, and James Burns, Wayne Turner, and Michael Cleelan as trustees.
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc is led by Richard Steinmetz, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Steinmetz
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Burns
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cleelan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Wayne Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sandy Justice
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Edwards (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Robert Cleelan (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Eagles Charity Inc
How much does Springfield Eagles Charity Inc give each year?
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc gave $267K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 26 grants.
What is Springfield Eagles Charity Inc's typical grant size?
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,850, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Springfield Eagles Charity Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Springfield Eagles Charity Inc give grants?
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, OH (20 grants), Columbus, OH (3 grants) and Enon, OH (2 grants).
Does Springfield Eagles Charity Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Springfield Eagles Charity Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Springfield Eagles Charity Inc's largest grantees?
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shoes 4 the Shoeless ($100,000), The Salvation Army ($21,500) and Second Harvest Food Bank ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Springfield Eagles Charity Inc?
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $268K.
What does Springfield Eagles Charity Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct activities that include providing shoes, clothing, and medical equipment to people in need in Clark County and contributing to charities and schools benefiting the area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Springfield Eagles Charity Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Springfield Eagles Charity Inc's EIN?
Springfield Eagles Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1592739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Springfield Eagles Charity Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/springfield-eagles-charity-inc-morg_23e3dfdffdbf473f877c3030c0e75342
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