AI Summary
EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Ohio. With a total of $1.6 million in grants paid to 28 grantees in 2020, this funder engages in a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WITHIN OHIO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING ABOUT CIVIC BETTERMENTS AND SOCIAL IMPROVEMENTS. IT WILL ENCOURAGE JOB GROWTH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY (1) PROMOTING THE ADVANTAGES OF OHIO'S FAVORABLE BUSINESS CLIMATE TO PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES, MANUFACTURERS AND EMPLOYERS, INCLUDING THE BENEFITS OF ITS ABUNDANT AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY, (2) PROMOTING OHIO AS WELL-SUITED TO HOST AND SUPPORT MAJOR CONVENTIONS OR SIMILAR EVENTS AND AS AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION FOR TRAVEL, BUSINESS MEETINGS AND VACATIONS, AND (3) LESSENING THE BURDENS ON STATE, COUNTY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES BY ASSISTING THEM IN THE PROMOTION OF THE COMMUNITY TO A NATIONWIDE AUDIENCE.
Cause Areas
1
Economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OPEN ROAD PATH INC
Columbus, OH
$1M
13%
CLEVELAND 2016 HOST COMMITTEE INC
Cleveland, OH
$750K
10%
GENERATION NOW INC
COLUMBUS, OH
$700K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC?
No. EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC give?
EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Delaware, 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 EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC make each year?
In 2020, EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC fund recently?
In 2022, EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include OPEN ROAD PATH INC, CLEVELAND 2016 HOST COMMITTEE INC, and GENERATION NOW INC . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC?
EMPOWERING OHIO'S ECONOMY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.