The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT) is a Columbus, Ohio-based public charity and independent nonprofit lender that works with private, nonprofit, and public sectors to develop affordable housing in Columbus and surrounding counties. Its mission is to create and preserve affordable homeownership and rental housing, strengthen and stabilize neighborhoods, and support working households, seniors, and people with special needs.
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County at a glance
In short: The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County gave $339K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $338,558
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,213
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,750
- Total assets
- $221,617,044
- +43.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County
- Contact
Mailing address: 175 South Third St 1250, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 228-6488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County
Who The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was HNHF Realty Collaborative ($51K). Together the top 10 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 32 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AHT’s lending mission covers Columbus and surrounding counties. Its Housing Action Fund provides financing for affordable housing development in Franklin County, while its Regional Impact Fund serves an eight-county central Ohio area that includes Franklin County, contiguous counties, and Knox County. The Housing Innovation Grant Program’s stated geographic scope is Franklin County. All of AHT’s reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $10K (2021) to $339K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $339K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HNHF Realty Collaborative Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $50,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Midohio Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $50,000 |
| Partners Achieving Community Transformation Inc Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $40,000 |
| Star House Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $39,889 |
| Lifecare Alliance Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $36,285 |
| Homeport Columbus, OH | Grant Program and Event Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Netcare Access Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $23,500 |
| Community Housing Network Inc Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $22,052 |
| Gertrude Wood Community Foundation Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $20,000 |
| Central Community House of Columbus Columbus, OH | Grant Program | $11,332 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In its 2024 filing, AHT reported program-related obligations with a restricted balance of $108.9 million. It also reported facilitating the creation or preservation of 1,965 housing units in Columbus, Franklin County, and the surrounding region.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $221,617,044 | $21,413,478 | $5,753,412 | $338,558 | 12 | $2,467,086 |
| 2023 | $154,230,973 | $19,360,366 | $4,939,415 | $337,754 | 9 | $1,948,016 |
| 2022 | $122,419,239 | $13,843,474 | $4,794,587 | $96,945 | 6 | $351,976 |
| 2021 | $106,503,633 | $15,929,124 | $3,812,701 | $10,000 | 1 | $9,993 |
| 2020 | $91,401,210 | $11,478,050 | $3,164,619 | $25,000 | 4 | $42,690 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AHT’s stated mission is to facilitate and invest in developments that create and preserve affordable homeownership and rental housing, strengthen and stabilize neighborhoods, and support working households, seniors, and people with special needs.
AHT’s Housing Innovation Grant Program has supported two kinds of work: home repairs addressing health and safety, accessibility, or code violations, with funds disbursed through nonprofit repair-program operators; and non-production projects that support existing nonprofit housing, such as fences or laundry rooms. The program is postponed for 2025 because of a leadership transition, and AHT says it will reassess reinstatement when conditions allow.
In describing the organizations it has supported, HNHF Realty Collaborative says it provides and preserves affordable housing through homeownership, rentals, and repairs in Columbus’s South Side and Linden communities. Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio describes its work as bringing people together to build homes, empower families, and develop communities. Partners Achieving Community Transformation describes work in areas including housing, health and wellness, education, jobs, and neighborhood safety. Star House says it partners with teens and young adults as they exit homelessness. Community Housing Network says it creates homes offering residents support, stability, and community connections.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, AHT reported 12 grants totaling $338,558. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,500, with a median of $26,750. The largest awards included $50,500 to HNHF Realty Collaborative, $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio, $40,000 to Partners Achieving Community Transformation, $39,889 to Star House, and $36,285 to LifeCare Alliance. AHT listed the purposes as grant program, sponsorship, or, for Homeport’s $30,000 award, grant program and event sponsorship.
AHT’s website describes the Housing Innovation Grant Program as supporting home repairs through nonprofit operators and specific projects for nonprofit organizations’ existing housing. Its 2025 program was postponed; the organization said it would reassess reinstatement when conditions allow.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Gladman as interim president and CEO and Lark Mallory as former president and CEO, retired in 2024. Other listed officers and directors are Michelle L. Proulx, VP and fund manager; David Butcher, director of lending; Brian McClellan, controller; Derek Anderson, chief of staff; Brandie Hancock, director of operations; Lauren Hagan, chair; Joel Coleman, vice chair; and Sean Grant, director.
The filing says AHT is governed by a board of at least 11 members. Five directors are jointly appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and the Mayor of Columbus; the remaining directors are elected by the board.
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County is led by Lark Mallory, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lark Mallory
Former President & CEO
New President → President, 2022
President → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$251K (2020) → $409K (2024)
Steven Gladman
Interim President & CEO
President → Interim President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$290K (2020) → $97K (2024)
Lauren Hagan
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandie Hancock
Director of Operations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $102K (2024)
David Butcher
Director of Lending
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Bill Lafayette PhD
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hal Keller
Director
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelin Lewis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodelle Carder
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Love
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Keating
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Childs
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Victor Davis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Wittman
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Faith
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Autumn Glover
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Grant
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian McClellan
Controller
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $164K (2024)
Derek Anderson
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Michelle L. Proulx
Vice President & Fund Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024)
Joel Coleman
Vice Chair
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Robert Weiler (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Sandy Doyle-Ahern (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tyneisha Harden (2023) — Director of Edap & Community Eng.
- Former: Charles Santer (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ian Labitue (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Matt Wootton (2020–2022) — Director of Lending
- Former: Sharon Young (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Ann Hopper (2022) — Cdfi Grants Administrator
- Former: Stanley Uchida (2022) — Relationship & Fund Manager
- Former: John Spiropoulos (2020–2021) — Controller
- Former: Brian Cooper (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $409K, to Lark Mallory (Former President & CEO (Retired 2024)). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County
How much does The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County give each year?
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County gave $339K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $338K across 9 grants.
What is The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County's typical grant size?
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County's median grant in 2024 was $26,750, and its average grant was $28,213, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County give grants?
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (12 grants).
Does The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Program" (9 grants).
Who are The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County's largest grantees?
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County's largest 2024 grantees include HNHF Realty Collaborative ($50,500), Habitat for Humanity-Midohio ($50,000) and Partners Achieving Community Transformation Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County?
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County reported $221.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.4M.
What does The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County fund?
AHT’s stated mission is to facilitate and invest in developments that create and preserve affordable homeownership and rental housing, strengthen and stabilize neighborhoods, and support working households, seniors, and people with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County?
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County's EIN?
The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1727952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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