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COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION

COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION

COLUMBUS, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-6034435
Regional Funder
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COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION

COLUMBUS, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-6034435
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1976

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Columbus Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $191.5K in grants to 44 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH IN COLUMBUS.
Total Funding Given

$191.5K

2024
Grantees funded
44
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

15

Median 1st year grant
$8.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
John Lowe
Board Member
C
Catherine M Lyttle
Board Member
J
John P Kadlic
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION?
No. COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION give?
COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. 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 COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,910. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $192 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF COLUMBUS INC, COLUMBUS FOUNDATION, and GLADDEN COMMUNITY HOUSE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION?
COLUMBUS YOUTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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