Frequently Asked Questions

Operation Give Back | 10891 Millington Court, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 | 513.489.2023

1. Mission Statement

At Operation Give Back, our mission is to strive for educational equity and provide community outreach to students and families in need, inspiring all to realize their full potential and GIVE BACK to society.

2. Non-Profit Status

Operation Give Back (OGB) is a non-profit organization located in Blue Ash, Ohio. OGB is tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).

Operation Give Back tax ID:  90-0155844

3. Programs Offered

After School Tutoring– students attending Sycamore City Schools in grades 1-8 who have been identified by the District as needing academic/mentoring assistance.

Community Food Pantry– OGB services families and individuals needing assistance who live within a 5-mile radius of our facility in Blue Ash. An estimated 2,500 individuals are served annually at the OGB Food Pantry.

Annual Give Back Programs (School Supply Giveaway, Coat Giveaway and Holiday Store)– these programs are open to children who attend Sycamore Schools, as well as Stewart and Sharonville Elementary. Over 1,500 local children are served annually through these programs.

4. 2025 Annual Budget

Cash Revenue/Support         $342,000

Gifts In-kind                            $565,000

Cash Expenses                       $360,671

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5. Contact Information

Sheila Lichtenberg (Executive Director):  sheilalichtenberg@ogiveback.com

Leanne Berke (Program Director):  leanneberke@ogiveback.com

Jody Oak (Finance Director):  jodyoak@ogiveback.org

Amy O’Keefe (Volunteer Director):  amyokeefe@ogiveback.com

Emily Molina (Program Coordinator):  emilymolina@ogiveback.org