Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-1497840
Aspyr
Columbus, OH
Aspyr is a public charity that makes grants based in Columbus, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $13.4M in grants paid across 20 grants, with $6.61M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Equus Workforce Solutions, Impact Community Action and Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Aspyr's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization maintains agreements with all grantees to ensure compliance with the requirements of grants. the organization also closely monitors the grantees, both financially and programmatically, through desk reviews and on-site visits to verify the effective use of the funds.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Aspyr is the transformational workforce bridge between job seekers and employers.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equus Workforce Solutions | Louisville, KY | Program Support | $6,150,028 |
| Impact Community Action | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $1,446,822 |
| Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc | Clearwater, FL | Program Support | $895,627 |
| Goodwill Columbus | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $816,044 |
| The Academy for Urban Scholars | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $685,786 |
| I Know I Can | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $545,570 |
| Schoolinks Inc | Dallas, TX | Program Support | $522,500 |
| Alvis Inc | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $473,195 |
| Youthbuild Columbus Community School | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $456,047 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $362,823 |
| Uprys LLC | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $291,582 |
| Past Foundation | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $169,481 |
| Ncus Tec | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $112,000 |
| Color Coded Labs Inc | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $98,000 |
| Franklinton Rising | Hilliard, OH | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Youth Over US Inc | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Riverview International Center Inc | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $52,500 |
| Columbus Literacy Council | Columbus, OH | Program Support | $50,310 |
| Fairfield County Commissioners | Lancaster, OH | Program Support | $27,020 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Aspyr accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Aspyr's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Aspyr give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $13,395,336 in grants paid (20 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Aspyr funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Equus Workforce Solutions (KY), $6.15M, Impact Community Action (OH), $1.45M, Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc (FL), $896K, Goodwill Columbus (OH), $816K and The Academy for Urban Scholars (OH), $686K.