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Ohio Historical Society Foundation

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 311089327  ·  Private foundation

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Historical Society Foundation has awarded $14.0M across 4 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Ohio Historical Society. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.1M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Ohio Historical Society Foundation funds

Ohio Historical Society Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ohio Historical Society Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ohio Historical Society
See Part IV page 2
Columbus, OH$5.8M2019
Ohio Historical Society
SEE PART IV PAGE 2
Columbus, OH$3.1M2020
Ohio Historical Society
THE GRANT AWARDED TO THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. IS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS AND MISSION OF THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
Columbus, OH$3.0M2022
Ohio Historical Society
THE GRANT AWARDED TO THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. IS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS AND MISSION OF THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
Columbus, OH$2.1M2023

Ohio Historical Society Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$5.8M
2020$3.1M
2022$3.0M
2023$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Ohio Historical Society Foundation

Ohio Historical Society Foundation'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 ohiohistory.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ohio Historical Society Foundation

Does Ohio Historical Society Foundation accept grant applications?
Ohio Historical Society Foundation'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 Ohio Historical Society Foundation fund?
Ohio Historical Society Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ohio Historical Society, Ohio Historical Society, Ohio Historical Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ohio Historical Society Foundation give in grants?
Ohio Historical Society Foundation reported $3.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.0M over 4 grants.
Where is Ohio Historical Society Foundation located?
Ohio Historical Society Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311089327.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ohio Historical Society Foundation'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 Ohio Historical Society Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.