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Friends of the Conservatory

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 311657027  ·  Private foundation

Friends of the Conservatory is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $10.8M in assets. This page documents the 4 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Friends of the Conservatory — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.8M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Friends of the Conservatory funds

Friends of the Conservatory's giving carries a documented focus on sports & recreation.

Sports & Recreation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Friends of the Conservatory, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint
OPERS/CAPITAL PROJ
Columbus, OH$3.6M2024
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District
The Organization provides grants to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in support of their operating activity and capital proj
Columbus, OH$1.5M2022
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District
The Organization provides grants to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in support of their operating activity and capital proj
Columbus, OH$1.4M2020
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District
The Organization provides grants to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in support of their operating activity and capital proj
Columbus, OH$1.3M2023

Friends of the Conservatory giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.4M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.3M
2024$3.6M

How to apply for funding from Friends of the Conservatory

Friends of the Conservatory'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 Friends of the Conservatory

Does Friends of the Conservatory accept grant applications?
Friends of the Conservatory'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 Friends of the Conservatory fund?
Friends of the Conservatory's grants focus on sports & recreation. Recent recipients include Franklin Park Conservatory Joint, Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District, Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Friends of the Conservatory give in grants?
Friends of the Conservatory reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 4 grants.
Where is Friends of the Conservatory located?
Friends of the Conservatory is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311657027.
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About this profile. This page is built from Friends of the Conservatory'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 Friends of the Conservatory. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.