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About Ohio Aerospace Institute
OAI connects industry, government, and academia to drive research, innovation, and economic growth in Ohio's aerospace sector through collaborative research, partnerships, and workforce development.
Focus Areas
aerospace research and developmentconsortia managementSTEM education and workforce developmenttechnology commercializationfederal grant and SBIR/STTR supportdefense and dual-use partnerships
Who They Fund
students (undergraduate and graduate scholars)early-career researchers and fellowsinterns/seeking experiential training
Funding Style
direct individual support (scholarships/fellowships)
About Ohio Aerospace Institute
Ohio Aerospace Institute’s grantmaking is organized around the Ohio Space Grant Consortium, a statewide network that supports NASA-connected work through scholarships, fellowships, internships, research infrastructure, and innovation grants. That structure makes the foundation’s role relatively clear: it channels funding to Ohio colleges and universities that build aerospace talent and research capacity. In the recent grant list, the largest award went to the University of Akron for OSGC scholarships and innovation grants, reflecting a pattern of support that blends student aid with project-based funding. Other recurring recipients include The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, Kent State University, Cleveland State University, and the University of Dayton, each funded for OSGC-related education or research activities. The foundation’s stated focus also includes aerospace research and development, consortia management, STEM education and workforce development, technology commercialization, and federal grant and SBIR/STTR support. Across these grants, the emphasis is on building pipelines from classroom learning and undergraduate research into Ohio’s aerospace ecosystem, rather than on broad discretionary philanthropy.
What Ohio Aerospace Institute Funds
One clear theme is higher education support for aerospace pathways. The University of Akron received $145,165 in 2025 for OSGC scholarships and innovation grants, while The Ohio State University received $81,000 in 2025 and $83,300 in 2023 for OSGC scholarships, internships, and innovation grants. The foundation also funds student training through internships and fellowships. Ohio Northern University received $49,080 in 2023 for OSGC scholarships and internships, and Miami University received $47,000 in 2023 for OSGC scholarships and fellowships. Research support is another visible area: Cleveland State University received $60,800 in 2025 for OSGC research support and scholarships, and $50,522 in 2023 for the same program area. The grant titles show a consistent mix of scholarships, experiential learning, and project support tied to Ohio aerospace education.
How Ohio Aerospace Institute Gives
Typical awards cluster in the tens of thousands of dollars, with a p25 of $14,250, a median of $27,500, and a p75 of $49,310. The recent grant list also shows repeated support to the same universities across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which indicates an ongoing program relationship rather than one-time gifts. Ohio Aerospace Institute is not funding individuals directly and does not make program-related investments. The grant pattern is programmatic and institution-based, with awards routed through the Ohio Space Grant Consortium rather than open solicitation.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$492K
Total Assets
$12.8M
Total Revenue
$24.2M
Total Expenses
$23.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14K and $49K, with a median of $28K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$28K
75th Percentile
$49K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CHRIS HOCEVAR
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