Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ
The Sugar Bush Foundation works with Ohio University and local communities to improve the quality of life in Appalachian Ohio by encouraging civic engagement and by fostering sustainable environmental, socioeconomic and human development.
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ at a glance
In short: Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ gave $287K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,945
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,992
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,051
- Total assets
- $5,229,205
- +5.1% 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.
Who Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Ohio University Fdn ($287K across 7 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 32 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $287K (2025) to $311K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio University Fdn Athens, OH | Appalachian Ohio Zero Waste Initiative | $70,000 |
| The Ohio University Fdn Athens, OH | Maximize Solar, Minimize Waste | $49,000 |
| The Ohio University Fdn Athens, OH | Acceleration of the Circular Economy | $49,000 |
| The Ohio University Fdn Athens, OH | Environmental Reporting Beat | $44,051 |
| The Ohio University Fdn Athens, OH | The OHIO Rural Teacher Partnership | $37,266 |
| The Ohio University Fdn Athens, OH | Habitat for Humanity | $20,630 |
| The Ohio University Fdn Athens, OH | Foodways Innovation Partnership | $16,998 |
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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 | $5,229,205 | $660,578 | $407,415 | $286,945 | 7 | $660,578 |
| 2024 | $4,976,042 | $303,418 | $419,108 | $302,393 | 8 | $303,418 |
| 2023 | $5,091,732 | $216,648 | $428,241 | $307,341 | 5 | $216,648 |
| 2022 | $5,303,325 | $255,300 | $438,757 | $310,867 | 6 | $255,300 |
| 2021 | $5,486,782 | $375,618 | $410,577 | $290,879 | 6 | $375,618 |
About Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ
Based on IRS filings
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ is a public charity, based in Athens, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $287K. Net investment income was $661K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ is led by Hylie M Voss, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hylie M Voss
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bruce Voss
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carol Kuhre
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Funk
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elihu D Flournoy
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jay Warmke
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jessi Marsh
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Reed
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Martin Tuck
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sam Crowl
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Larson Lovdal
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Robert Foehl (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Candi Withem (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Alan Geiger (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chip Rice (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dakota Flournoy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Beth Clodfeltner (2021) — Director
- Former: George Wood (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ
How much does Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ give each year?
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ gave $287K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $302K across 8 grants.
What is Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ's typical grant size?
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ's median grant in 2025 was $44,051, and its average grant was $40,992, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ give grants?
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, OH (7 grants).
Does Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ?
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $661K.
What is Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ's EIN?
Sugar Bush Foundation-SRO Co Ohio Univ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4352434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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