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Community Shelter Board

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 311181284  ·  Private foundation

Community Shelter Board is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $37.5M in annual giving against $27.3M in assets. This page documents the 117 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Shelter Board — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$37.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$27.3M
Total assets
117
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Community Shelter Board funds

Community Shelter Board's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, faith-based (christian), health care, housing & homelessness.

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Populations it has supported include families, homeless population.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Shelter Board, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
YMCA
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$11.0M2021
YMCA of Central Ohio
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$10.8M2023
YMCA of Central Ohio
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$10.7M2024
Homefull
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Dayton, OH$10.6M2025
YMCA of Central Ohio
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$10.5M2025
YMCA
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$9.1M2020
Homefull
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Dayton, OH$9.1M2024
Community Housing Network Inc
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$8.1M2018
YMCA of Central Ohio
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$7.6M2019
Homefull
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Dayton, OH$7.1M2023
YMCA of Central Ohio
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$7.0M2018
Community Housing Network Inc
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$6.9M2020
Community Housing Network Inc
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$6.4M2019
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Columbus, OH$5.6M2025
Homefull
FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Dayton, OH$4.6M2021

Community Shelter Board giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$23.5M
2019$22.6M
2020$25.9M
2021$31.7M
2023$38.3M
2024$43.5M
2025$46.8M

How to apply for funding from Community Shelter Board

Community Shelter Board'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. You can review the foundation directly at csb.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Shelter Board

Does Community Shelter Board accept grant applications?
Community Shelter Board'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 Shelter Board fund?
Community Shelter Board's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include YMCA, YMCA of Central Ohio, YMCA of Central Ohio. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Shelter Board give in grants?
Community Shelter Board reported $37.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $232.1M over 117 grants.
Where is Community Shelter Board located?
Community Shelter Board is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311181284.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Shelter Board'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 Shelter Board. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.