Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Ohio

Foundation funding in Ohio across 16 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Museums and historical organizations — 387 funders, median grant $10,000
Performing arts organizations — 330 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 273 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 271 funders, median grant $21,263
Youth development programs — 247 funders, median grant $10,000
Food banks and food programs — 238 funders, median grant $10,000
Disability services organizations — 190 funders, median grant $16,066
Arts and culture organizations — 190 funders, median grant $13,100
Affordable housing organizations — 185 funders, median grant $15,000
Family services organizations — 172 funders, median grant $17,150
Animal shelters and rescues — 158 funders, median grant $5,000
International relief and development organizations — 156 funders, median grant $11,088
Senior services organizations — 155 funders, median grant $12,000
Children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations — 124 funders, median grant $10,220
Blood banks, ambulance services and health support organizations — 70 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth sports leagues — 66 funders, median grant $5,500

Funders active across several causes

Greater Columbus Arts Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Ohio Community Development Finance Fund — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
NRA Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Mid Ohio Select Soccer League — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Arts Midwest Incorporated — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio — among the top funders for 2 of these 16 causes: family services organizations; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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