The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated
To support the East Ohio Conference and other Wesleyan based churches, by providing scholarship and mission aid through investment management. To also provide leadership education and technical assistance in planned giving, stewardship and Christian philanthropy.
The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated at a glance
In short: The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,143
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,143
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,143
- Total assets
- $56,737,192
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $75K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,143 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,737,192 | $518,291 | $583,926 | $12,143 | 1 | $107,603 |
| 2024 | $47,469,744 | $507,172 | $451,805 | $12,372 | 1 | $94,564 |
| 2023 | $47,032,730 | $471,109 | $468,707 | $75,355 | Total only | $85,056 |
| 2022 | $45,395,775 | $485,318 | $452,057 | $41,794 | Total only | $80,295 |
| 2021 | $57,786,532 | $523,139 | $428,028 | $20,000 | 1 | $64,122 |
| 2020 | $52,125,358 | $636,477 | $467,058 | $48,735 | Total only | $52,890 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated is a public charity, based in North Canton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $56.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated is led by Brian Sheetz, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Sheetz
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $148K (2025)
Dan Griffith
Board President
Board Member → Board Vice President, 2022
Board Vice President → Board President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Connie Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Don Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Steele
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jon Wilterdink
Board Member
Board Vice President → Board President, 2022
Board President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mollie Brown
Board Vice President
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2022
Board Secretary → Board Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ed Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Judy Claycomb
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karen Kilgo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kimberly Arbaugh
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Belva Tibbs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Rittgers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Heidi Welch
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Seth Filburn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Maggie Jackson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Erickson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Wathen (2020–2024) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Craig Reynolds (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Don Christensen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Malone (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Kinnen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shirley Moore (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Vance (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Arbaugh (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Steele (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gary George (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Shook (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Geiser (2020–2021) — Board Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $148K, to Brian Sheetz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated
How much does The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated give each year?
The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated?
The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated reported $56.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $518K.
Where does The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated operate?
The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated's EIN?
The Methodist Foundation of Ohio Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1018532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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