The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ashtabula, Ohio. It makes grants primarily for religious and charitable purposes benefiting the Ashtabula, Ohio area, and its guidelines state that grant funds must benefit Ashtabula County citizens.
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ashtabula Foundation Inc gave $916K across 83 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $915,948
- -24.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 83
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,036
- -24.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $24,997,357
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (25 of 81, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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For standard grants of $5,001 and above, eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations within Ashtabula County with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and funds must benefit county citizens. A Letter of Intent is required before an application and is submitted through the foundation’s online grant portal. It should describe the request and amount, list other funding sources if applicable, rate the project’s priority, indicate whether it is urgent or can be postponed, and estimate how many people would be affected. Applications are submitted electronically. The guidelines say an organization may submit one application per year, except for Youth Enrichment and Youth Philanthropy grants; applications are limited to one project or program. The filing states that requests are made through an online form and should include the requested amount and purpose and proof that the organization qualifies. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing states that there are no deadlines. For standard grants, the guidelines direct applicants to the current-year Grant Schedule for submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Online Form
Mailing address: 4510 Collins Blvd, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Phone: (440) 992-6818
Website: https://www.ashtabulafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Arts/Culture, Historical, Education, Recreation & Conservation
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
Amount
$5,001 and above
Deadline
Deadline not published
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Community Development, Religion & Other
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
Amount
More than US $5,001
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Ashtabula Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armc ($76K). Together the top 10 received $475K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($48,370), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
373 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 350 grants of 373 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The guidelines require grant funds to benefit Ashtabula County citizens. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 2% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ashtabula Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 81 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $567K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 83 grants totaling $916K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armc Ashtabula, OH | General Donation | $75,650 |
| Saint John School Ashtabula, OH | Designated Gift, General Donation | $75,000 |
| United Way of Ashtabula County Ashtabula, OH | 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Live United Campaign | $70,000 |
| Ashtabula County YMCA Ashtabula, OH | Designated Gift- Operating Funds | $50,174 |
| Acdl Foundation Ashtabula, OH | Geneva Library Building Project | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $48,370 |
| Jefferson Area Local School District Jefferson, OH | Bringing 3D Anatomy to Life | $35,000 |
| Civic Development Corporation Andover, OH | General Donation | $31,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Geneva Geneva, OH | Daycare & Preschool Playground Restoration Project | $30,000 |
| Harvey Scholarships Ashtabula, OH | Scholarships | $30,000 |
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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 | $24,997,357 | $3,775,584 | $1,230,588 | $915,948 | 83 | $1,038,112 | $3,622,157 | $1,135,503 |
| 2024 | $23,410,434 | $2,013,574 | $1,495,396 | $1,206,596 | 83 | $1,327,808 | $1,053,417 | $1,130,395 |
| 2023 | $21,838,053 | $1,568,946 | $1,269,346 | $999,391 | 72 | $1,120,981 | $335,525 | $1,181,081 |
| 2022 | $18,908,415 | $803,119 | $1,042,300 | $739,167 | 66 | $862,515 | $436,627 | $956,474 |
| 2021 | $21,661,405 | $2,559,752 | $1,205,575 | $945,173 | 69 | $1,051,106 | $2,052,277 | $1,018,985 |
| 2020 | $19,754,656 | $896,554 | $798,201 | $567,465 | 65 | — | $543,184 | $856,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ashtabula Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to work for the betterment of Ashtabula County. Its grant guidelines divide applications into seven categories, though the categories are not listed in the available guideline text.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. United Way of Ashtabula County says it directs donated resources toward community needs in health, education, and financial stability. After School Discovery says it supports children and families as lifelong learners through enrichment and learning opportunities. Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County describes its work as meeting basic needs, reducing poverty, strengthening families, and building community. Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated missions include emergency shelter, private secondary education, and hospice and bereavement services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 83 grants totaling $915,948. Grants ranged from $90 to $75,650, with a median grant of $4,000. Examples of larger awards included $75,650 to ARMC for a general donation; $75,000 to Saint John School for a designated gift and general donation; $70,000 to United Way of Ashtabula County for its 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 Live United campaigns; and $50,174 to Ashtabula County YMCA for designated operating funds. The foundation also gave $50,000 to ACDL Foundation for the Geneva Library building project and $48,370 to individual recipients for scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 annual report says 89 nonprofit organizations received a total of $1,206,596 that year. It also reports a $500,000 grant to Ashtabula Regional Medical Center toward its new Patient Care Tower. Separately, the 2024 filing data lists 83 grants totaling $1,206,596. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 83 grants totaling $915,948.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tim Green as president and director, Lynn Zalewski as vice president and director, and J Trombley Kanicki as treasurer and director. Other directors listed are Dr Jerome R Brockway, Rick Coblitz, Joseph A Misinec Jr, Cheryle Chiaramonte, Carolyn Turk, Glen W Warner, and Michelle McClure.
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc is led by Tim Green, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tim Green
President & Director
Trustee → Vice President & Director, 2022
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Turk
Director
Vice President & Trustee → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryle Chiaramonte
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen W. Warner
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Trombley Kanicki
Treasurer & Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome R. Brockway
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Misinec Jr.
Director
President & Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Zalewski
Vice President & Director
Trustee → Secretary & Director, 2022
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Coblitz
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle McClure
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Astorino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Roger Corlett (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Roy H. Bean (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William W. Hill (2020) — Treasurer & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
How much does The Ashtabula Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc gave $916K across 83 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 83 grants.
What is The Ashtabula Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,036, across 83 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ashtabula Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Ashtabula Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ashtabula, OH (34 grants), Jefferson, OH (9 grants), Conneaut, OH (8 grants) and Orwell, OH (6 grants).
Does The Ashtabula Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of The Ashtabula Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 83) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ashtabula Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Armc ($75,650), Saint John School ($75,000) and United Way of Ashtabula County ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($48,370), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ashtabula Foundation Inc?
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc reported $25.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Ashtabula Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to work for the betterment of Ashtabula County. Its grant guidelines divide applications into seven categories, though the categories are not listed in the available guideline text. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ashtabula Foundation Inc?
For standard grants of $5,001 and above, eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations within Ashtabula County with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and funds must benefit county citizens. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ashtabula Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6538130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- 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 July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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