COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO
AI Summary
Community Shares of Mid Ohio is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within the region. In 2025, it distributed a total of $459.7K across 46 grantees, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.
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.
Cause Areas
3
Community organizing
Community and economic development
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLUMBUS HUMANE
$753.8K
17%
THE CAT WELFARE ASSOCIATION
$625.4K
14%
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO
$523K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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 Michigan. 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 $7,541. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO make each year?
In 2025, COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $460 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO fund recently?
In 2025, COMMUNITY SHARES OF MID OHIO awarded grants to about 50 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.