Kids Chance of Ohio

What Kids Chance of Ohio does

Kids' Chance of Ohio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 26-0216888) headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that provides college and vocational scholarships to youth aged 16-25 whose parent or guardian has been killed or permanently and totally disabled as a result of a work-related injury or occupational disease covered under Ohio workers' compensation law. The organization's single core product is its Scholarship Program, which awards up to $5,000 per year (renewable based on academic performance) to be applied toward tuition, fees, books, and room and board at trade schools, vocational programs, community colleges, and universities inside or outside Ohio. Applications are submitted through the My Kaleidoscope online portal, with eligibility independently verified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation before the volunteer Board of Directors makes final award determinations.

Kids' Chance of Ohio does not operate any proprietary technology platform; its infrastructure is built on standard nonprofit tooling—PayPal for online donations, My Kaleidoscope for application intake, Zeffy for event ticketing, and Google Forms for contact submissions. The organization runs a lean operation with 1-10 employees and is governed by a volunteer board drawn from the Ohio workers' compensation ecosystem (Staffmark Group, Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, Garvin & Hickey, MyMatrixx, Paradigm Corp., Sedgwick, and others).

The revenue model is entirely donation-based, drawing from individual contributions (PayPal and check), event fundraising (the annual Spring Fling Golf Tournament at Safari Golf Club, which has raised over $300,000 cumulatively, and the newer Purses for Purpose social event launched in November 2025), corporate partner sponsorships (a formal Partner Program with year-round recognition tiers), and modest foundation grants (notably $7,500 from national affiliate Kids' Chance of America in 2025). The organization explicitly does not conduct direct mail or phone solicitation. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on board networks, corporate partnerships, and a website (kidschanceoh.org) to drive both scholarship applications and donations within the state of Ohio.

Name

Kids Chance of Ohio

Legal name

Kids' Chance of Ohio

Website

https://kidschanceoh.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kids' Chance of Ohio is a Columbus-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides up to $5,000-per-year college and vocational scholarships to Ohio youth aged 16-25 whose parent has been killed or permanently disabled in a workplace injury, funded through donations, corporate partnerships, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Educational Scholarship Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarships, Grants & Education Benefits Administration (Financing-adjacent) (FSAKAEAM)

Keywords

• Educational scholarships
• Nonprofit scholarship services
• Workers compensation support
• College scholarship program
• Charitable foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donations received via PayPal and check payments. The organization explicitly states they do not conduct direct solicitation campaigns - no mailers or phone calls.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from event attendance, sponsorships, and fundraising activities including the Spring Fling Golf Tournament and Purses for Purpose events.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors contribute through the Partner Program, providing year-round recognition and sponsorship packages. Partners include Staffmark Group, MyMatrixx, Nationwide, and others.
4. Foundation Grants: Received $7,500 grant from Kids' Chance of America (KCOA) in 2025 to support ongoing scholarship operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kids' Chance of Ohio provides post-secondary educational scholarships to children (ages 16–25) of Ohio workers who have been fatally injured or permanently and totally disabled from work-related injuries or occupational diseases. Scholarships are need-based, with a maximum award of $5,000 per year, usable for tuition, fees, books, and room and board at trade schools, vocational programs, community colleges, and universities. Applications are processed through the My Kaleidoscope online portal and eligibility is verified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. Funding is sustained through donations, corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising events, and grants.

Product overview

Kids Chance of Ohio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children of Ohio workers permanently disabled or fatally injured on the job. The organization operates a single core offering: the College Scholarship Program, with a maximum annual award of $5,000. The program is accessed through an online scholarship application portal powered by My Kaleidoscope. Supporting activities include annual fundraising events such as the Spring Fling Golf Tournament and the Purses for Purpose social event. The organization also maintains a Partner Program for corporate sponsors and donors who contribute to scholarship funding year-round.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Scholarship Program Provides need-based post-secondary scholarships to children (ages 16–25) of Ohio workers killed or permanently and totally disabled from work-related injuries or occupational diseases. Awards of up to $5,000 per year cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board at trade schools, vocational programs, community colleges, and universities (in or outside Ohio). Eligibility is verified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and final awards are determined by the KCOH Board of Directors.
• Spring Fling Golf Tournament Annual golf outing fundraising event held at Safari Golf Club in Powell, Ohio, with paid participation, sponsorships, and proceeds directed to Kids' Chance of Ohio scholarships and named memorial scholarships.
• Purses for Purpose Event Social fundraising event featuring designer purse raffles and prizes, held in support of Kids' Chance of Ohio scholarships. Ticketed participation supports organizational fundraising.

Quantifiable outcome

• $18,000 awarded over five years to a single recipient for undergraduate education

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Kids' Chance of America (KCOA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National parent organization providing support, conference participation, and grant funding to state affiliates. KCOA awarded KCOH $7,500 in 2025. KCOH President Denise Evans and Fundraising Coordinator Michael Choo attend annual KCOA National Conference.
• Ohio Bureau of Workers' CompensationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency that verifies eligibility of scholarship applicants by confirming worker injury or death occurred under Ohio workers' compensation coverage.
• MyMatrixxmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmacy benefit management company serving as a Freshman Partner (2026-2027), Fundraising Chair sponsor, and Volunteer Committee participant.
• Staffmark GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStaffing company whose President Denise Evans serves as KCOH President, demonstrating corporate leadership engagement.
• NationwidemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company whose employee Molly Flanagan serves as Scholarship Chair on the KCOH Board.
• Whole FoodssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Donor supporting Kids' Chance of Ohio through corporate giving.
• Safety Council of Northwest OhiosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHosting 25th Annual Golf Benefit on September 19, 2025 benefiting Kids' Chance of Ohio.
• Perez MorrissupportingGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Freshman Partner providing scholarship support.
• ReidenbachsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Freshman Partner providing scholarship support.
• DanissupportingGTM or Marketing Partner2025-2026 Donor contributing to scholarship funding.
• DinsmoresupportingGTM or Marketing Partner2025-2026 Donor contributing to scholarship funding.
• Garvin & Hickey, LLCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm with Treasurer Niki Kostakis and board member Preston J. Garvin, Esq. participating on KCOH Board.
• Minutemen HR Management ServicessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHR management company whose employee Eric Petho serves on KCOH Board.
• Carpenter Lipps LLPsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm with Stephen Buehrer serving on KCOH Volunteer Committee.
• Cleveland ClinicsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare system with Todd Beresford, Esq. serving on KCOH Board.
• Paradigm Corp.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany with Michael Choo, MD MBA serving as Fundraising Chair on KCOH Board.
• SedgwicksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerClaims management company with Kelly Writesel serving on KCOH Volunteer Committee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: National nonprofit providing high-value scholarships to students with financial need. Comparable in mission (enabling postsecondary access for disadvantaged youth) but with significantly larger scholarship amounts and broader eligibility than KCOH.
• Scholarship America: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit scholarship administrators, managing scholarship programs for corporations, foundations, and individuals nationwide. While much broader in scope than KCOH, both organizations administer need/merit-based scholarships and serve postsecondary students.
• National Children's Cancer Society: National nonprofit providing postsecondary scholarships to childhood cancer survivors — analogous beneficiary population (children facing severe family hardship) and analogous mission (scholarship funding for postsecondary access). Comparable in nonprofit scholarship operations though serving a different hardship population.
• UNCF (United Negro College Fund): National nonprofit providing scholarships and operating member colleges for African American students. Comparable in being a scholarship-focused nonprofit with corporate partnerships, though UNCF operates at far greater scale and with a different eligibility scope than KCOH.
• Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans: National nonprofit providing college scholarships to students who have overcome significant adversity. Comparable mission to KCOH (supporting youth facing hardship to access higher education) but with broader eligibility criteria and national reach.

Regional players

• Kids' Chance of Pennsylvania: A sibling state chapter of the Kids' Chance network serving Pennsylvania. Operates the same scholarship model for children of injured PA workers but does not directly compete with KCOH given different state geography.
• Kids' Chance of California: California state chapter of the Kids' Chance network. Operates the same scholarship model for children of injured California workers — a large-scale sibling chapter with a comparable mission to KCOH.
• Kids' Chance of Georgia: Georgia state chapter of the Kids' Chance network; offers an identical scholarship model for children of injured Georgia workers. Comparable in mission, structure, and beneficiary pool definition to KCOH, differing only by state.

Others

• Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation: State government agency that administers Ohio's workers' compensation system and serves as KCOH's eligibility-verification partner. Not a competitor but a critical institutional ally whose continued cooperation underpins KCOH's beneficiary qualification process.

Direct peers

• Kids' Chance of America: National umbrella organization for the Kids' Chance state-chapter network; provides grants, conferences, and shared infrastructure to affiliates like Kids' Chance of Ohio. Operates the same workers'-comp-family scholarship mission at a national scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kids-chance-of-ohio-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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