The Columbus Foundation
Columbus, Ohio · EIN 316044264 · Private foundation
The Columbus Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $199.5M in grants paid and $2.24B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 17,390 individual grants from this funder — $1.42B awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Columbus Foundation funds
The Columbus Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, health care.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY | Kansas City, MO | $55.2M | 2023 |
| Powerhouse Environmental Arts Founda ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Brooklyn, NY | $43.3M | 2018 |
| Kipp Columbus Foundation EDUCATION | Columbus, OH | $22.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at columbusfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Columbus Foundation
- Does The Columbus Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Columbus Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Columbus Foundation fund?
- The Columbus Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Greater Horizons, Powerhouse Environmental Arts Founda, Kipp Columbus Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Columbus Foundation give in grants?
- The Columbus Foundation reported $199.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.42B over 17,390 grants.
- Where is The Columbus Foundation located?
- The Columbus Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 316044264.
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