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COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC

Columbus, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1197385
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC

Columbus, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1197385
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Indiana. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THIS FOUNDATION ASSISTS OTHERS IN IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL ITS CITIZENS.
Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2024
Grantees funded
479
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

106

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Matthew a Scantland
Board Member
G
George S Barrett
Board Member
K
Katie Wolfe Lloyd
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, District Of Columbia, and Indiana. 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 FOUNDATIONS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC awarded grants to about 480 grantees. Recent grantees include PICKAWAY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, THE FOUNDATION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS, and SANDUSKY COUNTY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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