STRS Ohio was founded in 1920. Today, STRS Ohio is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, serving active, inactive and retired Ohio public educators. Their mission is to provide Ohio's public educators a foundation for their financial security. Their vision is to serve current and future Ohio public educators and their loved ones. Member and employer contributions, as well as income from investments, provide funds for pension benefits and health care coverage. In addition to 14% member and 14% employer contributions, investments income typically funds the greater portion of retirement benefits. STRS Ohio members include public school teachers and administrators and higher education faculty. Members are employed by 1,133 school districts, vocational schools, colleges and universities, county boards of developmental disabilities, and community and charter schools.