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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1040215

ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ATHENS, OH 45701

Financials

$2.4M$1.1M2022$1M$1.4M2023$2.3M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,288,823$1,599,478$689,345$14,172,878$1,031,797$13,141,081
September 30, 2024990$1,013,868$1,372,107-$358,239$12,919,618$827,504$12,092,114
September 30, 2023990$2,417,036$1,125,648$1,291,388$11,176,045$529,441$10,646,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$991,000
Program service revenue
$181,298
Investment income
$1,059,290
Net gain from sales of assets
$717,820
Net income from fundraising events
$4,627
Other revenue
$57,235

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$741,662
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$117,367
Other salaries and wages
$216,316
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$391,334
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,400
Accounting fees
$10,000
Occupancy
$6,265
Travel
$25,800
Depreciation
$1,704
Program services (functional)
$902,736
Management and general (functional)
$612,809
Fundraising (functional)
$83,933

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,919,618
Total assets, end of year
$14,172,878
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,031,797
Net assets, end of year
$13,141,081
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,164
Publicly traded securities
$13,645,952
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,497,923
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,643,158
Gross receipts
$26,820,114
Employees
5
Volunteers
80
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KERRY S PIGMANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$101,281$16,086
JANE CAVAROZZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
LAURIE DEALBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
TEE FORD-AHMEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
RANDY GONZALEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
JEN L'HEUREUXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
THERESE LACKEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
KAROLINE LANEVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
GEOFFREY MORGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
STEVE PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
JULIE PAXTON PAGANPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
SCOTT ROBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
REBECCA ROBISON-MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
DAN STROHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
JESSICA THOMASSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KERRY S PIGMANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$96,800$6,504
JANE CAVAROZZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
OTIS CROCKRONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAURIE DEALBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TEE FORD-AHMEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RANDY GONZALEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEN L'HEUREUXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
THERESE LACKEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KAROLINE LANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GEOFFREY MORGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIA PAXTON PAGANVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
STEVE PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SCOTT ROBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHERYL SYLVESTERPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JESSICA THOMASSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KERRY S PIGMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$91,250$2,694
CHERYL SYLVESTERPRESIDENT & CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
JULIA PAXTON PAGONVICE CHAIRPERSON (BEGIN 1/2023)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CLAUDIA HALESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GEOFFREY MORGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
OTIS CROCRONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JESSICA THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KAROLINE LANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAURIE DEALBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JANE CAVAROZZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SCOTT ROBEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STEVE PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TEE FORD-AHMEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PETER GALBRAITHVP/VICE CHAIR THRU 12/31/22
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 366, ATHENS, OH 45701-0366
In care of
% THOMAS W PARFITT CPA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KERRY S PIGMAN, PO BOX 366, ATHENS, OH 45701
Signed the 990
GEOFFREY MORGAN, TREASURER
Phone
(740) 594-6061
Return prepared by
BHM CPA GROUP INC

Mission

THE ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION BUILDS ON THE STRENGTHS OF OUR COMMUNITY, ADVANCING PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS LONG STANDING CHALLENGES AND PURSUE EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION AWARDS COMPETITIVE GRANTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. THE FOCUS OF THESE AWARDS IS TOWARD EDUCATION, WELFARE ENHANCEMENT, CIVIC PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY BETTERMENT THROUGH GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN ATHENS, OHIO AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. DURING THE YEAR THERE WERE 127 GRANTS AWARDED.
    Expenses $900,436 · grants $741,662
  • LEADERSHIP ATHENS COUNTY PROGRAM IS A NINE-MONTH COURSE AIMED AT DEVELOPING A GROUP OF INFORMED CITIZENS TO PROVIDE DYNAMIC COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. IT ALSO ENCOMPASSES A YOUTH LEADERSHIP GROUP COMPONENT AIMED AT DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS
    Expenses $2,300
  • CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR ATHENS COUNTY NON-PROFITS

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1040215
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1982
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,172,878
Income (IRS master file)
$26,820,114

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,288,823$1,599,478$14,172,878XML
990September 2024$1,013,868$1,372,107$12,919,618XML
990September 2023$2,417,036$1,125,648$11,176,045XML
990September 2022$1,844,625$1,152,417$9,078,445IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1040215).

Questions about ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION is 31-1040215.
Is ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KERRY S PIGMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,281 (KERRY S PIGMAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,288,823, expenses of $1,599,478 and total assets of $14,172,878 at year end.

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