Program Delivery
Provides core programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs and priorities.
Manages investments and fundraising supporting Ohio University
About Organization
Based in Athens, OH, The Ohio University Foundation manages endowment funds and conducts fundraising to support Ohio University's educational mission. The foundation reported $78.5 million in revenue for 2024, stewarding over $800 million in assets that provide scholarships, faculty support, facilities, and programs enhancing the university's ability to serve students and communities.
Program Delivery
Provides core programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs and priorities.
Community Engagement
Builds relationships with constituents, stakeholders, and partners through outreach, communications, and collaborative initiatives.
Organizational Excellence
Maintains quality operations through effective governance, financial management, and continuous improvement of programs and services.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$69.7M
+0% vs 2023
Assets (2023)
$792.7M
+0% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $69,719,598 | $56,192,758 | $792,735,359 | 106 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $75,179,430 | $52,577,327 | $641,559,157 | 105 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $65,304,081 | $43,159,840 | $720,462,181 | 127 |
| 2019 | $30,534,110 | $37,052,627 | $564,704,219 | 122 |
| 2018 | $42,315,297 | $41,103,616 | $566,584,572 | 116 |
| 2017 | $47,193,323 | $44,666,135 | $559,431,920 | 99 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Identify community needs and priorities through research, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.
Design and implement programs aligned with mission addressing identified needs and opportunities.
Execute programs with quality standards ensuring effective service delivery to constituents and stakeholders.
Measure outcomes and assess effectiveness to improve programs and demonstrate results to stakeholders.
Services and programs offered by The Ohio University Foundation
Delivers primary programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs.
Engages with constituents and stakeholders through communications, events, and activities building awareness and participation.
Collaborates with other organizations and stakeholders expanding reach and maximizing impact of programs.
Develops organizational infrastructure, staff expertise, and resources supporting program quality and effectiveness.
Meet the people behind The Ohio University Foundation.
1950
1950
Established to serve community needs through mission-aligned programs and services.
2024
2024
Operating with $69.7M in annual revenue serving constituents through programs.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$2.8M
Highest Paid
$497K
Nico Karagosian
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Karagosian | President & CEO (Until Feb 24) | $415,999 | $81,082 | $497,081 | 38 |
| David Gaume | Chief Investment Officer | $359,736 | $78,230 | $437,966 | 36 |
| Major Alston | Senior Associate VP Advancement And Campaign Director | $210,124 | $73,113 | $283,237 | 38 |
| Candice Casto | Treasurer & CFO | $198,344 | $72,614 | $270,958 | 36 |
| Joseph Pauwels | Associate VP, Advancement SVCS And Deputy Campaign Director | $143,256 | $65,884 | $209,140 | 40 |
| Teri Gartland | Assistant Vice President, Major Giving | $159,383 | $46,908 | $206,291 | 38 |
| Jennifer Bowie | Associate VP Of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving And EXEC DIR Of Ouaa | $177,283 | $24,532 | $201,815 | 40 |
| Kelli Kotowski | Assistant Vice President, Gift Planning | $155,842 | $37,280 | $193,122 | 40 |
| Dawn Tabata | Senior Advisor, Principal Prospects & Donor Strategy | $135,483 | $18,688 | $154,171 | 40 |
| Chaden Djalali | Former Provost | $0 | $69,933 | $69,933 | — |
| Mark Heil | Trustee And University'S VP Finance & Admin (Until Nov 23) | $0 | $68,286 | $68,286 | 1 |
| M Duane Nellis | Former Trustee And Former University President | $0 | $62,976 | $62,976 | — |
| Elizabeth Sayrs | Provost | $0 | $59,697 | $59,697 | 4 |
| Lyn Redington | President & CEO (Begin Feb 24) | $0 | $58,324 | $58,324 | 6 |
| Hugh Sherman | Former Trustee And Former University President | $0 | $58,271 | $58,271 | — |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Karagosian | President & CEO | $321,438 | $69,878 | $391,316 | 38 |
| David Gaume | Chief Investment Officer | $264,435 | $67,328 | $331,763 | 40 |
| Major Alston | Senior Associate VP Advancement And Campaign Director | $188,206 | $63,187 | $251,393 | 38 |
| Candice Casto | Treasurer & CFO | $160,345 | $60,535 | $220,880 | 36 |
| Teri Gartland | Assistant VP, Development | $147,696 | $54,217 | $201,913 | 38 |
| Joseph Pauwels | Associate VP, Advancement SVCS | $142,452 | $58,881 | $201,333 | 38 |
| Erin Essak Kopp | Assistant VP Alumni Relations/ EXEC Director Ohio Alumni Association | $153,998 | $33,195 | $187,193 | 40 |
| Kelli Kotowski | Assistant Vice President, Gift Planning | $151,792 | $34,497 | $186,289 | 40 |
| Deborah Shaffer | Treasurer & CFO (Partial Year) | $0 | $114,805 | $114,805 | 1 |
| M Duane Nellis | Trustee (Former) | $0 | $100,942 | $100,942 | 1 |
| Mei Wei | Dean, Russ College Of Engineering And Technology | $0 | $59,660 | $59,660 | 4 |
| Hugh Sherman | Trustee | $0 | $52,931 | $52,931 | 5 |
| Joseph Trubacz | Trustee | $0 | $17,284 | $17,284 | 2 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Karagosian | President & CEO | $290,872 | $68,739 | $359,611 | 40 |
| David Gaume | Director Of Investments | $230,767 | $63,045 | $293,812 | 40 |
| Major Alston | Senior Associate VP Of Development And Campaign Director | $173,005 | $60,788 | $233,793 | 40 |
| Joseph Pauwels | Assistant VP, Advancement SVCS | $134,678 | $56,959 | $191,637 | 40 |
| Teri Gartland | Assistant VP Of Central Programs | $138,797 | $52,342 | $191,139 | 40 |
| Erin Essak Kopp | Assistant VP Alumni Relations/ EXEC Director Ohio Alumni Association | $144,953 | $31,582 | $176,535 | 40 |
| Kelli Kotowski | Executive Director, Gift Planning | $143,107 | $32,888 | $175,995 | 40 |
| M Duane Nellis | Trustee (Partial Year) | $0 | $102,114 | $102,114 | 5 |
| Deborah Shaffer | Treasurer & CFO | $0 | $99,514 | $99,514 | 4 |
| Mei Wei | Dean, Russ College Of Engineering And Technology | $0 | $59,492 | $59,492 | 4 |
| Hugh Sherman | Trustee | $0 | $56,151 | $56,151 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Karagosian | President & CEO | $335,577 | $65,060 | $400,637 | 40 |
| David Gaume | Director Of Investments | $238,880 | $60,798 | $299,678 | 40 |
| Major Alston | Senior Associate VP Of Development And Campaign Director | $178,580 | $58,364 | $236,944 | 40 |
| Kevin King | Executive Director, Corporate Engagement | $140,891 | $78,107 | $218,998 | 40 |
| Teri Gartland | Assistant VP Of Central Programs | $143,587 | $49,244 | $192,831 | 40 |
| Erin Essak Kopp | Assistant VP Alumni Relations/ EXEC Director Ohio Alumni Association | $149,097 | $31,087 | $180,184 | 40 |
| Kelli Kotowski | Executive Director, Gift Planning | $147,215 | $32,291 | $179,506 | 40 |
| M Duane Nellis | Trustee | $0 | $105,021 | $105,021 | 8 |
| Deborah Shaffer | Treasurer & CFO | $0 | $96,662 | $96,662 | 4 |
| Mei Wei | Dean, Russ College Of Engineering And Technology | $0 | $35,944 | $35,944 | 4 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Karagosian | President & CEO | $277,239 | $59,827 | $337,066 | 40 |
| Melvin Blackburn JR | Assistant VP For Development & Associate Campaign Manager | $241,485 | $55,002 | $296,487 | 40 |
| Joseph Pauwels | Assistant VP, Advancement SVCS | $144,447 | $53,346 | $197,793 | 40 |
| Candice Casto | Assistant Vice President, Foundation Finance And Administration | $135,417 | $51,239 | $186,656 | 40 |
| Kelli Kotowski | Executive Director, Gift Planning | $147,541 | $31,617 | $179,158 | 40 |
| Ellen Fultz | Executive Director Of Development, University Wide Initiatives | $125,864 | $50,215 | $176,079 | 40 |
| Jennifer Bowie | Executive Director, Advancement COMM & MKTG | $129,936 | $17,911 | $147,847 | 40 |
| M Duane Nellis | Trustee | $0 | $131,948 | $131,948 | 8 |
| Thomas Davis | President & CEO (Partial Year) | $102,844 | $15,815 | $118,659 | 40 |
| Deborah Shaffer | Treasurer & CFO | $0 | $107,885 | $107,885 | 4 |
| Elizabeth Sayrs | Senior Vice Provost For Undergraduate Education | $0 | $67,755 | $67,755 | 4 |
| Dennis Irwin | Dean, Russ College Of Engineering And Technology | $0 | $61,092 | $61,092 | 4 |
| James Schaus | Athletic Director | $0 | $59,428 | $59,428 | 4 |
| Robert Frank | Dean, College Of Arts And Sciences | $0 | $57,877 | $57,877 | 4 |
| Scott Titsworth | Dean, Scripps College Of Communication | $0 | $38,497 | $38,497 | 4 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
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