Grantmaking public charity · EIN 31-6044264
Columbus Foundation
Columbus, OH
Columbus Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Columbus, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $256M in grants paid across 4,972 grants, with $2.78B in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Huntington Foundation, The Ohio State University Foundation and Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Columbus Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The columbus foundation makes grants to 501c3 organizations and requires each grantee provide a copy of its irs exemption letter or it is verified on www.guidestar.org. in addition, the foundation requires that recipient organizations submit final reports detailing the activities conducted through grant support, which are reviewed by staff, to verify compliance with the terms of the competitive grants. the columbus foundation also makes grants to individuals through the emergency assistance program (eap). the eap has specific guidelines for eligible expenses and all applicants must provide documentation of those expenses before being approved. the columbus foundation also makes scholarships to universities for the benefit of individuals.
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
The columbus foundation is entrusted to improve the quality of life for all its residents.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntington Foundation | Columbus, OH | Advancing Philanthropy | $21,846,166 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education | $11,667,513 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | Health | $9,737,094 |
| Columbus Downtown Development Corporation & Capitol South | Columbus, OH | Neighborhood | $8,420,523 |
| I Know I Can | Columbus, OH | Education | $4,741,988 |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Education | $4,305,000 |
| Kipp Columbus Foundation | Columbus, OH | Education | $4,300,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | Columbus, OH | Arts and Humanities | $4,234,728 |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc | Columbus, OH | Arts and Humanities | $4,008,815 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Ohio | Dublin, OH | Conservation | $3,811,425 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus, OH | Social Services | $3,084,390 |
| Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County | Columbus, OH | Health | $3,000,000 |
| The Past Foundation | Columbus, OH | Education | $2,872,100 |
| Columbus State Community College Development Foundation Inc | Columbus, OH | Education | $2,866,284 |
| Mid-Ohio Foodbank DBA Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Grove City, OH | Social Services | $2,652,781 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Advancing Philanthropy | $2,394,912 |
| The Huntington-Akron Foundation | Columbus, OH | Advancing Philanthropy | $2,000,000 |
| Vista Village Inc | Columbus, OH | Social Services | $1,826,000 |
| Ron Clark Academy Inc | Atlanta, GA | Education | $1,793,284 |
| Salvation Army (central Ohio) | Columbus, OH | Social Services | $1,663,065 |
| The Metro Schools | Columbus, OH | Education | $1,537,842 |
| Battelle Education | Columbus, OH | Education | $1,466,000 |
| Fund of the Columbus Foundation | — | Advancing Philanthropy | $1,451,008 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Education | $1,382,543 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | Education | $1,263,519 |
The 25 largest of 4,972 grants listed on the return. 3,225 grants to individuals ($6.89M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Ohio$181M · 1,004 grants
- Illinois$12.5M · 26 grants
- Massachusetts$8.18M · 38 grants
- New York$6.31M · 80 grants
- District of Columbia$4.09M · 51 grants
- California$4.04M · 71 grants
- Florida$2.64M · 50 grants
- North Carolina$2.59M · 41 grants
- Georgia$2.12M · 22 grants
- Iowa$1.78M · 6 grants
- Texas$1.72M · 28 grants
- New Jersey$1.62M · 15 grants
Quick answers
Does Columbus Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Columbus Foundation'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 Columbus Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $256,204,864 in grants paid (4,972 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Columbus Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Huntington Foundation (OH), $21.8M, The Ohio State University Foundation (IL), $11.7M, Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation (OH), $9.74M, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation & Capitol South (OH), $8.42M and I Know I Can (OH), $4.74M.