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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Women's Fund of Central Ohio is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on empowering women and girls in Central Ohio. With a total of $414.5K granted to 67 grantees in 2024, the fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CREATING GENDER EQUALITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN CENTRAL OHIO.
Total Funding Given
$414.5K
2024
Grantees funded
67
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kelley Griesmer
Board Member
C
Christine Murry
Board Member
M
Melissa McHenry
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO?
No. WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO give?
WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Minnesota, and California. 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 WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $415 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO, Innovation Ohio Education Fund, and POLICY MATTERS OHIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO?
WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.