STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

EIN: 237109141 501(c)(3) Education

BEAVERCREEK, OH

Total Revenue
$8,567,136
Total Expenses
$8,500,766
Total Assets
$9,271,123
Net Assets
$2,801,991
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
CASSIE BARLOW
Phone
9372588890
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $8.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

SOCHE IS THE LEADER FOR HIGHER COLLABORATION, ENGAGING WITH COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND INDUSTRY TO TRANSFORM THE ECONOMY THROUGH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,979,828 Revenue: $7,923,193

STUDENT RESEARCH - THE ORGANIZATION'S STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE AND THE AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND STUDENTS OF...

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STUDENT RESEARCH - THE ORGANIZATION'S STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE AND THE AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND STUDENTS OF ALL OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES IN COMPANIES ACROSS THE REGION. STUDENTS BENEFIT BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND FINANCIALLY BY WORKING IN STATEOFTHEART LABORATORIES WITH TOP PROFESSIONALS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY CAN USE THIS EXPERIENCE FOR CAPSTONE PROJECTS, COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND GRADUATE RESEARCH. THE AIR FORCE AND REGION RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS WHO BRING ENERGY AND NEW IDEAS TO PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EXPAND INTERNSHIPS IN INDUSTRY CLUSTERS IN THE REGION TO INCREASE ECONOMIC VITALITY BY SECURING A FUTURE WORK FORCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $78,763 Revenue: $139,423

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION IS A CONSORTIUM OF LOCAL COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER EDUCATION-RELATED ENTITIES WITH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADVANCE HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE REGION. THE...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION IS A CONSORTIUM OF LOCAL COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER EDUCATION-RELATED ENTITIES WITH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADVANCE HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SEVERAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES ANNUALLY ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS CROSS REGISTRATION RESOURCES SO THAT STUDENTS FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS CAN BROADEN THEIR RANGE OF STUDY AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES BY ATTENDING COURSES OFFERED BY OTHER MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE BY SERVING AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION AND OFFERING ACADEMIC ADVISORY ASSISTANCE TO THE BASE'S EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $266,596
Program Service Revenue $8,062,616
Investment Income $213,052
Other Revenue $24,872
TOTAL REVENUE $8,567,136

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,813,230
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $7,058,591
Other Expenses $3,687,536
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,500,766

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,567,136 $8,508,284 +0.0%
Expenses $8,500,766 $8,203,522 +0.0%
Net Income $66,370 $304,762 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
546
Volunteers
22

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$259,574
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CASSIE BARLOW PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$234,230 $25,344 $259,574
DEREK BARKER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE BRANDSTATER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COREY COCKERILL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DECKER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDE DUROJAIYE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE FERNANDES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL GROVES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY INMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER JONES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANN NEWKIRK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEVILLE PINTO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA POSEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI RIES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SPRADLIN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI STEWART GONZALEZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER WASHINGTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS WHITE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC SPINA TRUSTEE - CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JO ALICE BLONDIN TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE ROADES TRUSTEE - TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FRANDSEN TRUSTEE - PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN EDWARDS TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MORAKINYO KUTI TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $8,567,136 $8,500,766 $9,271,123 $66,370
2024 $8,508,284 $8,203,522 $8,469,553 $304,762
2023 $6,559,582 $6,285,101 $8,104,786 $274,481
2022 $6,074,275 $6,065,464 $6,641,134 $8,811
2021 $4,928,002 $4,674,323 $6,812,573 $253,679
2020 $5,145,600 $5,101,165 $5,740,828 $44,435
2019 $5,542,348 $5,570,379 $5,908,880 $-28,031
2018 $3,485,112 $3,511,953 $6,132,113 $-26,841
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