The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio
TO DEVELOP JOBS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR JACKSON, ROSS, PIKE, AND SCIOTO COUNTIES IN OHIO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$435K
+194.9% YoY
Grant Count
11
+266.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-19.6% YoY
About The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio
Based on IRS filings
The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in JACKSON, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $435K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $296,360 | $70,978 |
| Revenue | $143,271 | $392,000 | $415,275 |
| Expenses | $439,631 | $166,618 | $351,244 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jackson County Economic Development Partnership ($126,812), Southern Ohio Port Authority ($50,000), Herr Foods Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN OHIO PORT AUTHORITY PORTSMOUTH, OH | OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANT/BUSINESS PARK | $50,000 |
| JACKSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP JACKSON, OH | OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANT/PROJECT SUPPORT | $126,812 |
| CITY OF WAVERLY WAVERLY, OH | OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANT/POLICE STATION | $30,271 |
| REMY'S ENTERPRISES LLC WAVERLY, OH | OPP FUND GRANT/BUS RETINTION/EXPANSION | $20,000 |
| HOSTETLER METAL & TRUSS WALHONDING, OH | OPP FUND GRANT/BUS RETENION/EXPANSION | $25,000 |
| THE POUR LADY LLC PIKETON, OH | OPP FUND GRANT/BUS RETNTION & EXPANSION | $7,650 |
| EDASO CHILLICOTHE, OH | OPP FUND GRANT/ECONOMIC DEV CAPACITY | $10,000 |
| BME CONTRACTING LLC PIKETON, OH | OPP FUND GRANT | $34,799 |
| PAPS HILLTOP DISTILLERY LLC HILLSBORO, OH | OPP FUND GRANT | $30,000 |
| HERR FOODS INC NOTTINGHAM, PA | OPP FUND GRANT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON KESTER | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| SAM BRADY | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio?
The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in JACKSON, OH. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio operate?
The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio has awarded grants in Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio award?
In 2024, The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio awarded 11 grants totaling $435K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio's EIN?
The Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2335562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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