Funders / Ohio
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Ohio
330 foundations have made 4,980 grants to performing arts organizations in Ohio, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 148 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
330
Funders
4,980
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
866
Organizations in category
The Shubert Foundation Inc — 44 grants to 15 organizations, median $30,000, largest $350,000. That is 76% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $19,500, largest $75,000. That is 90% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Theater League Inc — 12 grants to 5 organizations, median $5,000, largest $124,200. That is 80% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2024. Public charity — application process varies.
Culture Works — 24 grants to 5 organizations, median $26,505, largest $72,926. That is 50% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts — 86 grants to 27 organizations, median $49,350, largest $3,439,289. That is 29% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation — 12 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $5,000. That is 50% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Arts in Stark — 14 grants to 5 organizations, median $101,471, largest $1,290,840. That is 45% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Greater Columbus Arts Council — 103 grants to 28 organizations, median $35,000, largest $1,302,000. That is 26% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts Midwest Incorporated — 20 grants to 13 organizations, median $25,000, largest $70,000. That is 39% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Americana Arts Foundation — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $2,000, largest $2,000. That is 46% of its Ohio giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Ohio, out of 330 on record.
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