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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 31-6056252

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation

A private foundation in Dublin, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 65 grants and $12 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $11,979,827

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $331,276,574
  • Tax year 2024

    $12,554,505

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $301,882,541
  • Tax year 2023

    $11,400,815

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $276,322,872
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,352,209

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $257,181,651
  • Tax year 2021

    $11,463,546

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $305,219,631
  • Tax year 2020

    $11,957,245

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $283,930,044
  • Tax year 2018

    $12,593,008

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $240,018,107

Grants paid in 2025

65 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ohio University FoundationAthens, OH

    To increase medical student scholarships, expand translational research focused on community impact and provide meaningful research experiences for osteopathic medical students.

    $2,872,000
  2. Ohio UniversityAthens, OH

    To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio.

    $1,188,478
  3. Ohio UniversityAthens, OH

    To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio.

    $1,188,477
  4. Ohio UniversityAthens, OH

    To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio.

    $1,188,477
  5. Ohio UniversityAthens, OH

    To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio.

    $1,188,477
  6. The Buckeye RanchGrove City, OH

    To support new construction and renovations for the addition of psychiatric residential treatment facility, addressing the critical gap in the youth behavioral health continuum of care in central ohio.

    $333,333
  7. St Vincent Family ServicesColumbus, OH

    To support facility updates to enhance program capacity and efficiencies, decrease wait time and improve treatment experience of incoming clients seeking same-day access to youth behavioral health services.

    $332,500
  8. Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH

    To support equipment upgrades and address financial barriers for students entering health science programs to increase the healthcare workforce in central ohio.

    $265,000
  9. St Vincent Family ServicesColumbus, OH

    To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client intake and program outcomes.

    $250,000
  10. The Buckeye RanchGrove City, OH

    To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client intake and program outcomes.

    $250,000
  11. Foundation for Appalachian OhioNelsonville, OH

    To partner with the nelsonville community foundation to support initiatives benefitting nelsonville and the surrounding communities of buchtel, carbon hill and murray city.

    $162,500
  12. Community Housing NetworkColumbus, OH

    To support furnishings for a permanent supportive housing project serving adults aged 55 and older experiencing homelessness and behavioral health challenges.

    $150,000
  13. Hocking Athens Perry Community ActionGlouster, OH

    To improve access to healthy foods for vulnerable populations in southeastern ohio through a funding collaborative to support food pantries in the region.

    $150,000
  14. Lifecare AllianceColumbus, OH

    To increase capacity of the meals-on-wheels home delivery program, serving the health and nutrition needs of older adults and individuals with medical challenges in franklin county.

    $150,000
  15. Mental Health America of OhioColumbus, OH

    To expand organizational capacity to address increased demand in services through community outreach and support groups.

    $125,000
  16. Mid-Ohio Food CollectiveGrove City, OH

    To increase the production and distribution of local, healthy food in the hilltop neighborhood and other low-income communities in franklin county, and to create economic opportunities through agricultural careers for franklin county residents.

    $112,500
  17. Boys and Girls Clubs of Cenrtal OhioColumbus, OH

    To expand behavioral health services through staff training and certification in trauma-informed care and the addition of a licensed social worker.

    $100,000
  18. Furniture Bank of Central OhioColumbus, OH

    To increase capacity of the franklinton family service center to serve more vulnerable families affected by homelessness, domestic violence or other significant life changes.

    $100,000
  19. Furniture Bank of Central OhioColumbus, OH

    To increase capacity of the franklinton family service center to serve more vulnerable families affected by homelessness, domestic violence or other significant life changes.

    $100,000
  20. Stuart's Opera HouseNelsonville, OH

    To support expansion of the arts education program and its affordable, accessible programming for nelsonville and surrounding communities.

    $100,000
  21. Stuart's Opera HouseNelsonville, OH

    To support expansion of the arts education program and its affordable, accessible programming for nelsonville and surrounding communities.

    $100,000
  22. Ethiopian Tewahedo Social ServicesColumbus, OH

    To support the community health navigation team, expanding outreach, education and health-promoting services to immigrant and refugee populations in franklin county.

    $98,720
  23. Produce Perks Midwest IncCincinnati, OH

    To support expansion and impact of nutrition incentive program in central and southeastern ohio.

    $98,225
  24. Communities in Schools of OhioColumbus, OH

    To provide comprehensive support to improve student success in the south-western city school district.

    $95,000
  25. Alvis IncColumbus, OH

    To build organizational capacity by increasing workforce retention and recruitment, enhancing leadership development and succession planning, and increasing impact through curriculum development and staff training.

    $89,312
  26. Lutheran Social Services of Central OhioColumbus, OH

    To provide nutrition education and diabetes management support to low-income clients.

    $80,594
  27. Lutheran Social Services of Central OhioColumbus, OH

    To provide nutrition education and diabetes management support to low-income clients.

    $80,594
  28. Physicians CareconnectionColumbus, OH

    To improve the health of families living on the westside of columbus through interventions addressing food security, housing stability and healthcare access.

    $66,667
  29. Physicians CareconnectionColumbus, OH

    To improve the health of families living on the westside of columbus through interventions addressing food security, housing stability and healthcare access.

    $66,667
  30. Hopewell Health CentersChillicothe, OH

    To establish an extended function dental auxiliary (efda) program to serve the dental needs of individuals in athens and hocking counties.

    $60,000
  31. Lower Lights Christian Health CenterColumbus, OH

    To increase access to behavioral health and other health-related services for clients by embedding patient advocates within healthcare teams.

    $60,000
  32. Lower Lights Christian Health CenterColumbus, OH

    To increase access to behavioral health and other health-related services for clients by embedding patient advocates within healthcare teams.

    $60,000
  33. Boys and Girls Clubs of Cenrtal OhioColumbus, OH

    To expand behavioral health services through staff training and certification in trauma-informed care and the addition of a licensed social worker.

    $50,000
  34. New Directions Career CenterColumbus, OH

    To support the expansion of workforce and career counseling programs for low-income women and a pilot workforce program for women 55 and older.

    $50,000
  35. Communities in Schools of OhioColumbus, OH

    To provide comprehensive support to improve student success in the south-western city school district.

    $47,500
  36. Mental Health America of OhioColumbus, OH

    To expand organizational capacity to address increased demand in services through community outreach and support groups.

    $46,624
  37. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (acenet)Athens, OH

    To expand the reach and impact of the produce prescription program in southeastern ohio.

    $43,600
  38. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (acenet)Athens, OH

    To expand the reach and impact of the produce prescription program in southeastern ohio.

    $43,600
  39. Athens County FoundationAthens, OH

    To support the capacity building needs of athens county nonprofit organizations and the new leadership athens county youth (lacy) program

    $40,000
  40. Ethiopian Tewahedo Social ServicesColumbus, OH

    To support the community health navigation team, expanding outreach, education and health-promoting services to immigrant and refugee populations in franklin county.

    $38,469
  41. Athens County FoundationAthens, OH

    To positively impact the health and quality of life in nelsonville, ohio and surrounding communities through a funding partnership with the rocky community improvement fund.

    $35,000
  42. Integrated Services for Behavioral HealthColumbus, OH

    To add a community behavioral health worker to provide behavioral health and support services for youth and families in nelsonville.

    $35,000
  43. John W Clem Recovery HouseAthens, OH

    To build staff capacity to further support residents in sustaining long-term recovery.

    $35,000
  44. Legal Aid of Southeast and Central OhioColumbus, OH

    To help low-income individuals and families in athens county maintain and access housing through legal representation.

    $35,000
  45. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic MedicineBethesda, MD

    To convene leaders in the osteopathic profession to support creation of a national framework for advancing key aspects of osteopathic medical education and research and how they can be used to improve the us healthcare system.

    $25,845
  46. New Directions Career CenterColumbus, OH

    To support the expansion of workforce and career counseling programs for low-income women and a pilot workforce program for women 55 and older.

    $25,000
  47. Dublin Food PantryDublin, OH

    To support the annual community fundraiser to address food insecurity in the dublin community.

    $20,000
  48. Foundation for Appalachian OhioNelsonville, OH

    To partner with the nelsonville community foundation to support initiatives benefitting nelsonville and the surrounding communities of buchtel, carbon hill and murray city.

    $20,000
  49. Athens Photographic ProjectAthens, OH

    To expand access to art-based, peer support services to increase quality of life for individuals in athens and hocking counties experiencing behavioral health challenges.

    $17,500
  50. Athens Photographic ProjectAthens, OH

    To expand access to art-based, peer support services to increase quality of life for individuals in athens and hocking counties experiencing behavioral health challenges.

    $17,500
  51. John W Clem Recovery HouseAthens, OH

    To build staff capacity to further support residents in sustaining long-term recovery.

    $17,500
  52. Legal Aid of Southeast and Central OhioColumbus, OH

    To help low-income individuals and families in athens county maintain and access housing through legal representation.

    $17,500
  53. Athens County FoundationAthens, OH

    To positively impact the health and quality of life in nelsonville, ohio and surrounding communities through a funding partnership with the rocky community improvement fund.

    $15,000
  54. Hopewell Health CentersChillicothe, OH

    To establish an extended function dental auxiliary (efda) program to serve the dental needs of individuals in athens and hocking counties.

    $10,000
  55. Alvis IncColumbus, OH

    To support the family and childrens program to restore dignity, reunite families, reduce recidivism and transform lives affected by addiction and incarceration.

    $5,000
  56. American Osteopathic FoundationChicago, IL

    To support the american osteopathic foundation 2025 honors gala, which benefits programs and services that promote osteopathic medicine.

    $5,000
  57. Directions for Youth and FamiliesColumbus, OH

    To support the event's mission of building and inspiring hope, healing and resilience for youth, families and communities through counseling and education.

    $5,000
  58. St Vincent Family ServicesColumbus, OH

    To provide families a comprehensive, full-service range of youth behavioral health services.

    $5,000
  59. The Buckeye RanchGrove City, OH

    To raise hope and healing for youth and families supported by mental health and foster care services.

    $5,000
  60. Ohio UniversityAthens, OH

    To co-sponsor, with the columbus osteopathic association, the 2025 heritage college of osteopathic medicine dublin campus orientation week welcome picnic.

    $2,500
  61. American Osteopathic FoundationChicago, IL

    To support osteopathic medical students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to serving their communities.

    $2,000
  62. Ohio UniversityAthens, OH

    To engage and educate 2025/2026 hcom student government association leaders from all three campuses.

    $738
  63. Ohio Osteopathic FoundationColumbus, OH

    To sponsor the 2025 ohio osteopathic symposium j.o. Watson, do memorial lecture

    $680
  64. Stuart's Opera HouseNelsonville, OH

    To make a contribution in memory of rick oremus.

    $500
  65. The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    To make a contribution in memory of george w. Hairston.

    $250

Approved for future payment

2 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Ohio University FoundationAthens, OH

    To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio.

    $44,628,000
  2. Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health SVS BoardAthens, OH

    To support the phase VII project.

    $300,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education5 grants $3,040,59555% of the total
  2. Human services11 grants $1,094,83420% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $447,5008% of the total
  4. Arts and culture5 grants $235,5004% of the total
  5. Mental health2 grants $171,6243% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture2 grants $170,0003% of the total
  7. 4 other causes7 grants $328,1806% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio62 grants $11,946,982
  2. Maryland1 grant $25,845
  3. Illinois2 grants $7,000

Officers, directors and trustees

17 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert A Palma DoBOARD CHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mr Jeffrey D HutchisonVICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mr Ronald G LinvilleTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rebecca Devillers DoSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Thomas M Anderson DoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Thomas E Baker DoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mr Steven E CoxDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • George O Faerber DoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paige S Gutheil DoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • MS Charlene L KopchickDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dana M Kromer DoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mr Robert C OversDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Edward W Schreck DoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mr Mark R SeckingerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mr Richard A VincentDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Henry L Wehrum DoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • MS Terri Donlin HuesmanPRESIDENT/CEO Hours 40Pay $492,858

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