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Community Foundations Inc

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 311197385  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundations Inc is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.5M in annual giving against $76.8M in assets. This page documents the 809 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Foundations Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$76.8M
Total assets
809
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundations Inc funds

Community Foundations Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, health care.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundations Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of
RELIGION
Columbus, OH$3.0M2023
Saint Francis Desales High School
EDUCATION
Columbus, OH$1.2M2018
Pickaway County Community Foundation
ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY
Circleville, OH$926K2022
Athens Foundation
ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY
Athens, OH$500K2020
Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land
RELIGION
Washington, DC$500K2023
Sandusky County Communities Foundati
ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY
Fremont, OH$326K2017
Pickaway County Community Foundation
ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY
Circleville, OH$310K2023
Athens County Historical Society and
CONSERVATION
Athens, OH$302K2017
Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Inc
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Athens, OH$300K2022
Stuart's Opera House
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Nelsonville, OH$250K2020
Athens Foundation
ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY
Athens, OH$250K2020
Athens Rotary Foundation
ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY
Athens, OH$250K2020
Vista Village Inc
SOCIAL SERVICES
Columbus, OH$250K2024
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio
URBAN AFFAIRS
Athens, OH$200K2017
Athens County Historical Society and
CONSERVATION
Athens, OH$198K2018

Community Foundations Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.0M
2018$3.4M
2020$3.5M
2022$4.0M
2023$6.3M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundations Inc

Community Foundations Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundations Inc

Does Community Foundations Inc accept grant applications?
Community Foundations Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundations Inc fund?
Community Foundations Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of, Saint Francis Desales High School, Pickaway County Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundations Inc give in grants?
Community Foundations Inc reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.7M over 809 grants.
Where is Community Foundations Inc located?
Community Foundations Inc is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311197385.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundations Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundations Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.