The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc is a private, independent foundation based in Ashtabula, Ohio. Incorporated in 1922 and established by R.H. Pfaff, a prominent Ashtabula entrepreneur and philanthropist, the foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1944. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents of Ashtabula County through philanthropic grantmaking to local nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.4M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+20.7% YoY
Grant Count
83
+15.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+4.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is for the betterment of Ashtabula County, Ohio, through the administration of funds consistent with the intent of donors to address the significant needs of the county. The foundation's current priority is assistance to the humanitarian needs of those in crisis.
Primary funding areas include:
- Human Services
- Education
- Arts and Culture
- Historical Activities
- Community Development
- Recreation
- Conservation
- Religion
Grantmaking
The Ashtabula Foundation accepts applications and actively makes grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent grantmaking activity shows:
Grant Range
** $5,000
Average Grant
** $11,200
Ready to take the next step with The Ashtabula Foundation Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Ashtabula County, Ohio, with a geographic focus extending to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $23,410,434
- 2023: $21,800,000
Revenue & Expenses:
- 2024 Revenue: $2,013,574
- 2024 Expenses: $1,495,396
- 2023 Revenue: $1,568,946
- 2023 Expenses: $1,270,000
Giving Rate: Approximately 4.7% of assets annually
Total Liabilities (2023): $1,710
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,410,434 | $21,838,053 | $18,908,415 |
| Revenue | $2,013,574 | $1,568,946 | $803,119 |
| Expenses | $1,495,396 | $1,269,346 | $1,042,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,327,808 | $1,120,981 | $862,515 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,053,417 | $335,525 | $436,627 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,130,395 | $1,181,081 | $956,474 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
AF: Grant $5,000 or Less
THE ASHTABULA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Arts/Culture, Historical, Education, Recreation & Conservation
THE ASHTABULA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
More than US $5,001
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Community Development, Religion & Other
THE ASHTABULA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
More than US $5,001
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Carolyn Turk — President/Director
- Tim Green — Vice President
Board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM GREEN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LYNN ZALEWSKI | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| J TROMBLEY KANICKI | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR JEROME R BROCKWAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICK COBLITZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH A MISINEC JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHERYLE CHIARAMONTE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROLYN TURK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GLEN W WARNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE MCCLURE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.ashtabulafoundation.org
- Phone: 440-992-6818
- Address: 4510 Collins Blvd, Ashtabula, OH 44004-6954
- EIN: 34-6538130
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Ashtabula Foundation Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities