Columbus Female Benevolent Society
Columbus Female Benevolent Society is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Bexley, Ohio. In 2024, it reported grants to Ohio recipients and direct charitable activity supporting infants, children, and individuals needing help with rent, food, and other living expenses.
Columbus Female Benevolent Society at a glance
In short: Columbus Female Benevolent Society gave $38K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,016
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,924
- -30.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $27,471
- +30.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Columbus Female Benevolent Society
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Beth Sauer; requests may be verbal or written. The filing states that awards are restricted to Franklin County, Ohio.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Beth Sauer
Mailing address: 104 N Remington Rd, Bexley, OH 43209
Phone: (614) 361-8526
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Columbus Female Benevolent Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 34 Indigent Direct Relief Recipients ($23K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to Ohio recipients. The filing lists Franklin County, Ohio, as the restriction on awards.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Columbus Female Benevolent Society open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $342; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $342 first-time, $719 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 34 Indigent Direct Relief Recipients Columbus, OH | Direct relief to individuals for rent, food and other living support, regular and temporary cases | $23,389 |
| Nnemap Inc Columbus, OH | Food Pantry | $3,700 |
| Broad St Presbyterian Church Food Pantry Columbus, OH | Food Pantry | $3,500 |
| Broad St Presbyterian Church Columbus, OH | Infant and Child Center | $2,350 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Infant starter kits and diapers and wipes, clothing, utilities | $1,869 |
| Pensioner Children Needs Columbus, OH | Back to school and winter clothes for 3 children | $719 |
| Gahanna Residents in Need Grin Gahanna, OH | Feminine Product Needs/Food for Older Children | $600 |
| Bishop Griffin Resource Center Columbus, OH | Feminine Hygiene Needs | $500 |
| Mid-Ohio Workers Association Columbus, OH | Infant Food and Diapers/Feminine Hygiene Needs and Food. | $500 |
| Pensioner Infant Needs Columbus, OH | Infant Needs | $285 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,471 | $46,600 | $40,119 | $38,016 | 13 | $38,016 |
| 2023 | $20,990 | $42,634 | $51,441 | $50,520 | 12 | $50,520 |
| 2022 | $29,797 | $38,788 | $34,859 | $33,754 | 10 | $33,754 |
| 2021 | $25,868 | $32,783 | $25,502 | $25,430 | 7 | $25,430 |
| 2020 | $18,587 | $32,868 | $36,092 | $35,749 | 10 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes direct aid to infants and children through five companies and organizations, including food, formula, diapers, bedding, rent assistance, clothing, and day care. It also describes direct relief to 34 individuals for rent, food, and other living support in regular and temporary cases.
Among the organizations it supported, NNEMAP Inc. says its mission is to provide nutritious food and connections to essential resources. Bishop Griffin Resource Center says it assists neighbors with basic needs and provides people facing systemic poverty with tools, resources, and services to overcome barriers and pursue self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $38,016. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $23,389, with a median of $600. Its largest listed grants included $23,389 for direct relief to individuals for rent, food, and other living support; $3,700 to NNEMAP Inc. for a food pantry; $3,500 to Broad St Presbyterian Church Food Pantry; and $2,350 to Broad St Presbyterian Church for an infant and child center. Other listed recipients included Nationwide Children’s Hospital ($1,869), Pensioner Children Needs ($719), and Gahanna Residents in Need GRIN ($600).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Sauer as president beginning June 2024, Zoe Vandyke as secretary beginning June 2024, and Lauren Willcox as treasurer beginning June 2024. It also lists Jennifer Wood Zaranek as current vice president. Kathy Willcox was president through May 2024, Jean Piper was treasurer through May 2024, and Jackie Comisar was recording secretary through May 2024. Wendy Hauswirth and Nicole Papa are listed as treasurers for the Deshler Hunter Fund and Kate Deshler Hunter Fund, respectively.
Columbus Female Benevolent Society is led by Kathy Willcox, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathy Willcox
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Sauer
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Comisar
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Piper
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wood Zaranek
Vice President - Current
Corresponding Secretary → Vice President - Current, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Willcox
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Papa
Treasurer Kate Deshler Hunter Fund
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Hauswirth
Treasurer Deshler Hunter Fund
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Vandyke
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Beth Sauer (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Lucinda Sweeney (2020–2022) — Corresponding Secretary · Filing note: Thru May
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Female Benevolent Society
How much does Columbus Female Benevolent Society give each year?
Columbus Female Benevolent Society gave $38K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 12 grants.
What is Columbus Female Benevolent Society's typical grant size?
Columbus Female Benevolent Society's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $2,924, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Columbus Female Benevolent Society that year got $342 on average.
Where does Columbus Female Benevolent Society give grants?
Columbus Female Benevolent Society gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (12 grants).
Does Columbus Female Benevolent Society give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Columbus Female Benevolent Society's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Feminine Hygiene Needs" (3 grants).
Who are Columbus Female Benevolent Society's largest grantees?
Columbus Female Benevolent Society's largest 2024 grantees include 34 Indigent Direct Relief Recipients ($23,389), Nnemap Inc ($3,700) and Broad St Presbyterian Church Food Pantry ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Columbus Female Benevolent Society?
Columbus Female Benevolent Society reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What does Columbus Female Benevolent Society fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes direct aid to infants and children through five companies and organizations, including food, formula, diapers, bedding, rent assistance, clothing, and day care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Columbus Female Benevolent Society?
The filing says to contact Beth Sauer; requests may be verbal or written. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Columbus Female Benevolent Society's EIN?
Columbus Female Benevolent Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6042036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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