The Ohio Organizing Collaborative
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's mission is to organize everyday ohioans to build a transformative base of power for the purpose of achieving social, racial, and economic justice in Ohio.
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative at a glance
In short: The Ohio Organizing Collaborative gave $2.1M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $261K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,085,000
- +246.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $260,625
- +203.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $9,969,295
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ohio Organizing Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio Organizing Campaign ($1.5M). Together the top 8 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $601K (2023) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Organizing Campaign Youngstown, OH | Program Services | $1,500,000 |
| Citizens Not Politicians Columbus, OH | Program Services | $300,000 |
| North Main Street Fund Concord, NH | Program Services | $100,000 |
| Policy Matters Ohio Cleveland, OH | Program Services | $85,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council Columbus, OH | Program Services | $30,000 |
| Pe Henderson Sr Family Life Center Dayton, OH | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Blaq Birth Circle Cincinnati, OH | Program Services | $25,000 |
| State Power Fund Kent, OH | Redistricting Education | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,969,295 | $10,025,592 | $8,948,527 | $2,085,000 | 8 | $91,197 |
| 2023 | $8,889,286 | $7,963,976 | $5,973,843 | $601,000 | 7 | $43,968 |
| 2022 | $6,902,750 | $6,315,094 | $5,539,263 | — | — | $8 |
| 2021 | $6,151,726 | $3,780,387 | $3,145,170 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,497,045 | $7,997,158 | $4,957,347 | — | — | $27,743 |
About The Ohio Organizing Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Youngstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $91K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative is led by Molly K. Shack, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Molly K. Shack
Executive Director
Executive Director & Co-President → Executive Director & Co-Pr, 2023
Executive Director & Co-Pr → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Pastor Michael Harrison
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Hoyt
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$46K (2024)
David Singleton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Noden
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2021
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Airica Clay
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Gresham Jr.
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Caitlin Johnson (2020–2023) — Board Member & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 6142023
- Former: Prentiss Jamar Haney (2020–2023) — Executive Director & Co-Pr
- Former: Fred Ward (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 63021
- Former: Judy Wright (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Dudley (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Matthews (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Atkinson (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $142K, to Molly K Shack (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ohio Organizing Collaborative
How much does The Ohio Organizing Collaborative give each year?
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative gave $2.1M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $601K across 7 grants.
What is The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's typical grant size?
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $260,625, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Ohio Organizing Collaborative give grants?
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does The Ohio Organizing Collaborative give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (7 grants).
Who are The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's largest grantees?
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's largest 2024 grantees include Ohio Organizing Campaign ($1,500,000), Citizens Not Politicians ($300,000) and North Main Street Fund ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ohio Organizing Collaborative?
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.
What is The Ohio Organizing Collaborative?
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Youngstown, OH. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's EIN?
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1601472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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