AI Summary
The Wexner Center Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $2.1 million distributed in 2025 to just two grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS, A DIVISION OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Columbus, OH
$29.3M
75%
COLUMBUS FOUNDATION
Columbus, OH
$10M
25%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION?
No. WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION give?
WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio. 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 WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION and COLUMBUS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION?
WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.