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FY 2024

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2024EIN 31-1620483

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

NELSONVILLE, OHNTEE: T310Founded 1998Website

mission statement

FAO is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of appalachian ohio with a mission to create opportunities for appalachian ohio's citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy.

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Total Revenue

$26.1M

FY 2024

Program Spending

72.1%

of total expenses

Known Funders

2019–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2024)

The Numbers

$128.1M

Total Assets

$119.2M net

124.37 mo

Operating Reserves

FY 2024

Active Programs

FY 2024

Total Employees

FY 2024

Funding Track Record

Backed by 59 Institutional Funders

$10.9M raised across 164 grants · +$562K committed (2019–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 17 states (2019–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

PaidCommittedBoth

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
Logan Holl Foundation	LOGAN, OH	$2,732,635
American Electric Power Foundation	Wilmington, DE	$1,510,000
The Columbus Foundation	COLUMBUS, OH	$1,144,236
Lowe-Marshall Trust	Chesterhill, OH	$870,000
Network for Good Inc	Washington, DC	$749,084
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of	DUBLIN, OH	$402,600 +$95,625 committed
The Longaberger Family Foundation	COLUMBUS, OH	$335,334
Mirolo Charitable Foundation	UPPER ARLINGTON, OH	$292,000
Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$244,520
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	BOSTON, MA	$237,216

Total tracked: $10,917,143 across 164 grants · +$562,125 committed across 4 commitments (2019–2024 filings)

Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.

Programs (FY 2024)

What They Do

$1.7M in expenses

In a region where there are far fewer philanthropic resources available than in the rest of the state, FAO has partnered with communities to help them build locally-focused endowment and resources to reinvest in their communities. Led by local on the ground volunteers, these community funds are creating grantmaking dollars where they haven't existed before and are creating new paths for current and former residents to give back. With FAO's support and partnership, these funds have developed and implemented outreach strategies, have been fundraising, and many have embarked on their first grantmaking initiatives across their communities.

$5.9M in expenses

Throughout the year, FAO's funds award grants through competitive grant programs as well as through strategic recommendations in partnership with committees and donor services. Grant dollars make investments across many fields of interest, including arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. FAO's grant funds support initiatives based in nonprofits, schools, and community organizations.

$740K in expenses

In partnership with donors who have created funds to celebrate and memorialize loved ones with the gift of education, FAO awarded 664 scholarships in 2024. These scholarships serve to inspire appalachian ohio's students to pursue post-secondary education and to contribute to reducing financial barriers that might stand in students' way as they continue their education.

Financial History