COLUMBUS FOUNDATION
COLUMBUS FOUNDATION
Columbus, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-6044264
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Regional Funder
Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor
COLUMBUS FOUNDATION
Columbus, OH, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
31-6044264
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•
Regional Funder
Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor
AI Summary
The Columbus Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having paid out $242.7 million across 6,165 grants in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION IS ENTRUSTED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL ITS RESIDENTS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$133.1M
6%
THE JOURNEY FOUNDATION
$119.8M
5%
The Huntington Foundation
$99.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
1.7K
Median 1st year grant
$5.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLUMBUS FOUNDATION?
No. COLUMBUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLUMBUS FOUNDATION give?
COLUMBUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Missouri. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLUMBUS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,889. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLUMBUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COLUMBUS FOUNDATION awarded about 1,750 grants, totaling nearly $242.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLUMBUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLUMBUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6,170 grantees. Recent grantees include OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, THE JOURNEY FOUNDATION, and The Huntington Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLUMBUS FOUNDATION?
COLUMBUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.