Columbus Medical Research
Columbus Medical Research is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $110K.
Columbus Medical Research at a glance
In short: Columbus Medical Research gave $70K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,500
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,583
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,291,336
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Columbus Medical Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Ohio State University ($45K across 4 grants). Together the top 3 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Columbus Medical Research gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2019) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus, OH | Research-Pediatric Rheumatology | $15,000 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Research Study -Stabilin-1 Targeting | $15,000 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Research Study-Inflammatory Myositi | $15,000 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Annual Rheumatology Symposium | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Empowering Connections Symposium | $9,500 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Immunology Seminar Series | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,291,336 | $150,945 | $75,627 | $69,500 | 6 | $69,500 | $110,317 | $57,954 |
| 2024 | $1,139,806 | $129,848 | $56,033 | $50,578 | 5 | $50,578 | $88,165 | $51,990 |
| 2023 | $968,333 | $84,324 | $54,393 | $49,000 | 4 | $49,000 | $44,431 | $43,059 |
| 2022 | $812,519 | $137,025 | $59,800 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $100,342 | $40,732 |
| 2021 | $1,030,803 | $114,305 | $48,026 | $43,500 | 5 | $43,500 | $80,460 | $45,944 |
| 2020 | $865,166 | $59,457 | $42,025 | $37,000 | 4 | — | $21,534 | $36,951 |
| 2019 | $738,747 | $71,288 | $40,855 | $35,500 | 4 | — | $34,516 | $33,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Columbus Medical Research reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbus Medical Research is led by F. Donald Rothermich, Chair & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
F. Donald Rothermich
Chair & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Tschosik
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald L. Whisler MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Ardoin MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Bonasera
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Vanderbrook
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ruane
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Maham
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Denison Neale Jr. (2019–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Medical Research
How much does Columbus Medical Research give each year?
Columbus Medical Research gave $70K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 5 grants.
What is Columbus Medical Research's typical grant size?
Columbus Medical Research's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $11,583, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Columbus Medical Research give grants?
Columbus Medical Research gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (5 grants).
Does Columbus Medical Research give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Columbus Medical Research's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Columbus Medical Research's largest grantees?
Columbus Medical Research's largest 2025 grantees include The Ohio State University ($45,000 across 4 grants), Nationwide Childrens Hospital ($15,000) and Arthritis Foundation ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Columbus Medical Research?
Columbus Medical Research reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Columbus Medical Research?
Columbus Medical Research is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Columbus Medical Research's EIN?
Columbus Medical Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4426628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
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