Funders / Ohio
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Ohio
387 foundations have made 4,298 grants to museums and historical organizations in Ohio, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 167 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
387
Funders
4,298
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
1050
Organizations in category
Ohio Humanities Council — 85 grants to 61 organizations, median $10,000, largest $36,000. That is 39% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Studio in a School Association Inc — 9 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,525, largest $22,620. That is 64% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Ohio & Erie Canal Association — 16 grants to 8 organizations, median $40,000, largest $150,000. That is 46% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $447,508, largest $2,191,851. That is 40% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
W E Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund — 20 grants to 10 organizations, median $2,764, largest $6,000. That is 27% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
SCH Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $8,000, largest $14,000. That is 40% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
The William G Pomeroy Foundation — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $1,140, largest $146,510. That is 42% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The Ahrens Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $5,000. That is 35% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
The Ross Charitable Trust — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $11,333, largest $13,650. That is 30% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Byers Charitable Trust — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $750, largest $3,128. That is 32% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Ohio, out of 387 on record.
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