GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL
AI Summary
GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $15.9M in total grants paid to 110 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE ARTS AND CULTURAL FABRIC OF COLUMBUS.
Cause Areas
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Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF THE CONSERVATORY
Columbus, OH
$7.4M
8%
FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY DBA COSI COLUMBUS
Columbus, OH
$6.3M
7%
COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Columbus, OH
$6.3M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
142
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 165 grantees
- 77 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL?
No. GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL give?
GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $21.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF THE CONSERVATORY, FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY DBA COSI COLUMBUS, and COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL?
GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.