Funders / Ohio

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Ohio

354 foundations have made 4,467 grants to museums and historical organizations in Ohio, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 153 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

354

Funders

4,467

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

1050

Organizations in category

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 applications, usually due Apr 15.

  5. Ohio Historical Society — 16 grants to 11 organizations, median $10,696, largest $35,160. That is 17% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. 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.

  7. 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 applications; deadlines on its website.

  8. Thomas R Schiff Foundation — 20 grants to 9 organizations, median $5,500, largest $145,625. That is 15% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  9. Southern Ohio Medical Center — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $6,500, largest $100,000. That is 24% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Agt August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn — 18 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 14% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Ohio, out of 354 on record.

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