COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD
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The Community Shelter Board, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Ohio and New York, having disbursed a total of $46.8 million to 32 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Community Shelter Board can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD LEADS A COORDINATED, COMMUNITY EFFORT TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS A PLACE TO CALL HOME IN COLUMBUS AND FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO.
Cause Areas
1
Homeless shelters
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO
$80.8M
26%
COMMUNITY HOUSING NETWORK INC
$50.2M
16%
HOMEFULL
$33.7M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$243.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$549.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD?
No. COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD give?
COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD 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 COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $244 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD make each year?
In 2025, COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $46.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD fund recently?
In 2025, COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO, COMMUNITY HOUSING NETWORK INC, and HOMEFULL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD?
COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.