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COLUMBUS FOUNDATION

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION

Columbus, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-6044264
Regional Funder
Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor
Logo for "COLUMBUS FOUNDATION"

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION

Columbus, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-6044264
Regional Funder
Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor

Overview

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Est.

1945

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Columbus Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a strong grantmaking presence with total grants paid amounting to $242.7 million in 2024, primarily focusing on Ohio, Missouri, and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting 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.
Total Funding Given

$242.7M

2024
Grantees funded
6.2K
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1.7K

Median 1st year grant
$5.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Douglas F Kridler
Board Member
K
Katie Wolfe Lloyd
Board Member
G
George S Barrett
Board Member

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, Missouri, and New York. 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 $5,200. 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 THE JOURNEY FOUNDATION, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 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.
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