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Greater Columbus Arts Council

Columbus, OH

The Greater Columbus Arts Council funds professional artists and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for operating support, capital improvements, and public-facing arts projects in Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio. Its typical grant was about $23,000 in 2025; current program awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 for capital projects and up to $25,000 for project support.

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including arts and culture, education, youth, neighborhoods, basic needs, and capacity building, with a median 2024 grant of about $21,500. Its focus is Central Ohio, though it also funds organizations elsewhere; most grants are donor-directed and not application-based, but some programs accept applications.

American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The American Electric Power Foundation funds STEM education, basic needs such as hunger and housing, social justice, and environmental protection. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $500 to about $1.43 million; funding is concentrated in Ohio, with grants also going to states including Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. It accepts applications only from preselected organizations invited through a local AEP Operating Company and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Group Return

Columbus, OH

The organization funds pediatric patient care, advocacy, research, education, and community programs, with reported 2024 grants going to Ohio recipients. Grants varied widely; the median was $25,000, though many of the largest awards supported Nationwide Children’s Hospital and related research. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Encova Foundation of Ohio

Columbus, OH

The foundation supports community improvement, education, wellness, children’s success, and industry initiatives, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Ohio communities where Encova associates work and live. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $3,500. It accepts requests by letter, with no deadline stated.

The John J Leidy Foundation Inc

Towson, MD

The John J. Leidy Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in social and economic welfare, arts and culture, health and human services, education, and services for people with disabilities, with grants for operations, programs, and equipment. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $7,500; it prefers organizations serving the Baltimore metropolitan area, though most funding went to Maryland organizations. It accepts requests at any time by letter and supporting materials; there is no formal application form.

BDT Foundation

Athens, OH

Greer Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Greer Foundation supports charitable organizations benefiting communities, with recent grants spanning social services, education, health, and neighborhood work. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000; most funding went to Ohio, with some to Nevada. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc

Brookline, MA

Through its nationwide Science on Screen program, the foundation funds U.S. cinemas, museums, and community groups presenting films paired with expert discussions on science, technology, or medicine. Grants are typically $5,400–$9,000, with eligible projects able to receive up to $9,000; it also offers qualifying local nonprofits an in-kind membership worth $150. The profile states that it accepts unsolicited requests for local in-kind donations through an online form, but does not specify whether Science on Screen applications are unsolicited.

BT Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

The BT Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that all individuals in the communities we serve, regardless of background, orientation, or other inherent characteristics, have access to equitable resources and opportunities to thrive.

United Way of Central Ohio Inc

Columbus, OH

United Way of Central Ohio funds local nonprofits addressing poverty and helping children and families thrive, including school success, family stability, and child well-being, primarily in Central Ohio and participating Franklin County school districts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,051 to $766,523, with a median of $22,500. The 2025–2026 cycle was invitation-only for nonprofits funded in the prior cycle; an earlier cycle accepted letters of intent from interested applicants.