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United Way of Central Ohio Inc

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 314393712  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Central Ohio Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $16.1M in grants paid and $30.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,874 individual grants from this funder — $129.7M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$16.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$30.6M
Total assets
1,874
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What United Way of Central Ohio Inc funds

United Way of Central Ohio Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, public health, and related causes.

EducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessPublic HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Central Ohio Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Designations to Other Uws and Agencies Pd Directly by 3rd Party Processors
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Columbus, OH$11.4M2018
Designations to Other United Ways and Agencies Paid Directly by Third-party
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Columbus, OH$1.7M2019
Designations to Other United Ways and Agencies Paid Directly by Third-party
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$1.5M2020
Agencies Paid Less Than 5000
DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Columbus, OH$1.5M2018
Community Shelter Board
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$1.4M2019
Agencies Paid Less Than 5000
DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Columbus, OH$1.3M2019
Funding for Internal Initiatives
DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT
Columbus, OH$1.0M2023
Community Shelter Board
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$982K2020
Community Development for All People
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$924K2018
Community Shelter Board
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$910K2018
YMCA of Central Ohio
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$874K2018
YMCA of Central Ohio
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$860K2019
Less Than 5000
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$797K2020
YMCA of Central Ohio
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Columbus, OH$782K2020
Funding for Internal Initiatives
DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT
Columbus, OH$767K2025

United Way of Central Ohio Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$32.6M
2019$22.7M
2020$20.5M
2021$16.0M
2023$13.5M
2024$12.5M
2025$11.9M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Central Ohio Inc

United Way of Central Ohio 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 United Way of Central Ohio Inc

Does United Way of Central Ohio Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Central Ohio 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 United Way of Central Ohio Inc fund?
United Way of Central Ohio Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Designations to Other Uws and Agencies Pd Directly by 3rd Party Processors, Designations to Other United Ways and Agencies Paid Directly by Third-party, Designations to Other United Ways and Agencies Paid Directly by Third-party. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Central Ohio Inc give in grants?
United Way of Central Ohio Inc reported $16.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $129.7M over 1,874 grants.
Where is United Way of Central Ohio Inc located?
United Way of Central Ohio Inc is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 314393712.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Central Ohio 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 United Way of Central Ohio Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.