Community Improvement Grant Funders in Ohio
204 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to Ohio nonprofits in recent years, together directing $269.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 204 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active community improvement funders in Ohio
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Ohio giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandel Supporting Foundation | Ohio | $33.8M | 3 | 2023 |
| 2 | The Cleveland Foundation | Ohio | $23.3M | 77 | 2024 |
| 3 | Servant Foundation | Kansas | $22.7M | 75 | 2025 |
| 4 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $19.0M | 36 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Columbus Foundation | Ohio | $17.6M | 108 | 2024 |
| 6 | L Brands Foundation | Ohio | $14.3M | 143 | 2019 |
| 7 | Miami Valley Hospital | Ohio | $12.9M | 3 | 2020 |
| 8 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $12.4M | 19 | 2024 |
| 9 | Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | Ohio | $7.5M | 8 | 2024 |
| 10 | Upper Arlington Community | Ohio | $5.8M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | Mount Vernon Development Company Inc | Ohio | $4.6M | 4 | 2020 |
| 12 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Ohio | $4.2M | 10 | 2025 |
| 13 | Neighborhood Progress Inc | Ohio | $4.2M | 20 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $3.8M | 12 | 2023 |
| 15 | The George Gund Foundation | Ohio | $3.7M | 25 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in Ohio — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 204 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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