The Albert G & Olive H Schlink
The Albert G. & Olive H. Schlink Foundation is a private foundation based in Sandusky, Ohio. Established in 1966 by physician and surgeon Albert G. Schlink and nurse Olive H. Schlink, it supports public charities, with particular consideration for organizations in Ohio—especially Erie and Huron counties.
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink at a glance
In short: The Albert G & Olive H Schlink gave $1.7M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,696,017
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,000
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $11,132,454
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Albert G & Olive H Schlink
- How to Apply
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The website provides a downloadable application. Applicants should include a narrative of two pages or less describing the project, who will benefit, use of the requested funds, project costs and funding sources, and future support if relevant. Required materials include an IRS determination letter (or group-exemption documentation where applicable), a current Form 990 or recent financial statement and annual budget, a mission statement, and a list of board members. The 2025 filing names Janet Koch as the application contact. The filing states that an organization may submit no more than one request in any 12-month period; after the final installment of a multi-year grant, the organization must wait at least three years before making another request. The website generally excludes requests for individuals, ticket blocks, advertising or sponsorships, deficits, debt reduction, basic research, political activity, and routine operating expenses or staff salaries and benefits. It also states that multi-year requests may be considered.
- Contact
Application contact: Janet Koch
Mailing address: 143 E Water Street Third Floor, PO Box 353, Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: (419) 502-6198
Website: https://schlinkfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Albert G & Olive H Schlink funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Otterbein Senior Life ($250K). Together the top 10 received $876K.
Grant Size Distribution
264 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 264 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says there are no set geographic limits, but that Ohio applicants—and particularly organizations in Erie and Huron counties—receive special consideration and are generally prioritized. It also says the foundation makes grants across the United States but not outside the country. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients, 3% to Michigan, and 1% each to New York and Georgia; the filing also reports a rounded 0% for the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Albert G & Olive H Schlink gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otterbein Senior Life Lakeside, OH | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Sandusky Education Foundation Sandusky, OH | Educational | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Sandusky, OH | Disaster Cycle Services | $90,000 |
| Firelands Health Sandusky, OH | Charitable | $88,427 |
| Firelands Historical Society Norwalk, OH | Educational | $70,000 |
| Flat Rock Flat Rock, OH | Charittable | $60,000 |
| The Sight Center of NW Ohio Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $59,808 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Lorain, OH | Charitable | $57,500 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Erie County Economic Development Sandusky, OH | Charitable | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,132,454 | $2,987,620 | $1,916,653 | $1,696,017 | 53 | $1,815,974 | $2,886,941 | $1,879,602 |
| 2024 | $10,061,487 | $2,440,174 | $1,524,001 | $1,319,818 | 53 | $1,450,063 | $2,370,404 | $1,819,915 |
| 2023 | $9,146,290 | $2,060,906 | $1,684,616 | $1,499,740 | 57 | $1,564,312 | $718,180 | $1,533,592 |
| 2022 | $8,814,248 | $1,490,429 | $1,463,436 | $1,287,272 | 49 | $1,373,180 | $632,625 | $1,510,411 |
| 2021 | $8,828,279 | $744,915 | $1,293,563 | $1,108,661 | 52 | $1,237,310 | $668,840 | $1,434,863 |
| 2020 | $9,401,887 | $3,590,676 | $216,791 | $42,200 | 3 | — | $601,494 | $1,210,128 |
| 2018 | $6,016,800 | $1,487,177 | $1,303,790 | $1,139,475 | 50 | — | $604,461 | $1,154,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albert G & Olive H Schlink reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated approach is to support diverse public charities and their missions, including organizations connected to the founders and nonprofits serving communities in Erie and Huron counties and surrounding North Central Ohio. It does not state a fixed set of program areas.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Sandusky Education Foundation says it supports Sandusky City Schools in providing enriching educational experiences. The Firelands Historical Society says it promotes and preserves the history and genealogy of the Firelands area. The Cleveland Zoological Society describes itself as the nonprofit partner of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, raising awareness and securing private donations for operating and conservation funding. The Huron County Humane Society says it provides care for animals and supports their adoption. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 53 grants totaling $1,696,017. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $22,500. Its largest 2025 grants included $250,000 to Otterbein Senior Life, $100,000 to the Sandusky Education Foundation, $90,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster cycle services, $88,427 to Firelands Health, and $70,000 to the Firelands Historical Society.
The foundation’s website says applications are reviewed monthly and describes two grant cycles, with applications due by close of business on April 30 and October 31. The 2025 IRS filing lists no deadlines. The April 30, 2026 deadline has passed; the website’s listed October 31 deadline is upcoming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janet C. Koch as president and secretary, James O. Miller as vice president and treasurer, and Curtis J. Koch as former president. Trustees listed are Jeffrey Cranston, Michael Koch, and Martha Miller.
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink is led by Janet C. Koch, President & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2018); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet C. Koch
President & Secretary
Trustee → President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2018
30 hrs/week
$13K (2018) → $14K (2025)
Michael Koch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Jeffrey Cranston
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $14K (2025)
Martha Miller
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$600 (2025)
Curtis J. Koch
Former President
President & Secretary → Former President, 2025
On filings since 2018
20 hrs/week
$13K (2018) → $7K (2025)
James O. Miller
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$13K (2018) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judith Sommers (2018–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John D. Allton (2018–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $14K, to James O Miller (Vice Pres/Tr). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Albert G & Olive H Schlink
How much does The Albert G & Olive H Schlink give each year?
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink gave $1.7M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 53 grants.
What is The Albert G & Olive H Schlink's typical grant size?
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $32,000, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Albert G & Olive H Schlink give grants?
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandusky, OH (19 grants), Norwalk, OH (14 grants), Cleveland, OH (5 grants) and Huron, OH (2 grants).
Does The Albert G & Olive H Schlink give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Albert G & Olive H Schlink's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (36 grants) and "Educational" (10 grants).
Who are The Albert G & Olive H Schlink's largest grantees?
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink's largest 2025 grantees include Otterbein Senior Life ($250,000), Sandusky Education Foundation ($100,000) and American Red Cross ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Albert G & Olive H Schlink?
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Albert G & Olive H Schlink fund?
The foundation’s stated approach is to support diverse public charities and their missions, including organizations connected to the founders and nonprofits serving communities in Erie and Huron counties and surrounding North Central Ohio. It does not state a fixed set of program areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Albert G & Olive H Schlink?
The website provides a downloadable application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Albert G & Olive H Schlink's EIN?
The Albert G & Olive H Schlink's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6574722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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