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COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO

COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO

COLUMBUS, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1363943
Regional Funder
Logo for "COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO"

COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO

COLUMBUS, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1363943
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1992

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Community Shares of Mid Ohio is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within the region. In 2024, it disbursed a total of $419.2K across 43 grantees, operating on a relationship-based model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

COMMUNITY SHARES IS A COLLECTIVE OF LOCALLY BASED PUBLIC CHARITIES ESTABLISHED TO COLLABORATIVELY RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS. COMMUNITY SHARES BUILDS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND SECURES RESOURCES TO EMPOWER MEMBER NONPROFITS IN CENTRAL OHIO.
Total Funding Given

$419.2K

2024
Grantees funded
43
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

24

Median 1st year grant
$7.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Ryan Kovalaske
Board Member
D
Deana Gordon
Board Member
M
Melissa Wolf Starr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO?
No. COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO give?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. 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 SHARES OF MID OHIO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,322. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $419 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COLUMBUS HUMANE, THE CAT WELFARE ASSOCIATION, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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