Community Foundations Inc
Community Foundations Inc is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio, established in 1987. Its stated mission is to assist others in improving the community for the benefit of all its citizens. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including social services, conservation, neighborhood development, education, and health.
Community Foundations Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundations Inc gave $2.6M across 106 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,571,104
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 106
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,256
- -42.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $77,578,790
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (39 of 106, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundations Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205-1405
Phone: (614) 251-4000
Website: https://columbuscommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Foundations Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vista Village Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
695 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 629 grants of 695 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s filing states that it was established to serve areas beyond Central Ohio. In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The other listed recipient states were Missouri, Virginia, and Kansas, at 3% each, and Florida, at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundations Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 39 of 106 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $2.6M (2024) to $6.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 106 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Village Inc Columbus, OH | Social Services | $250,000 |
| Arc of Appalachia Preserve System Bainbridge, OH | Conservation | $143,456 |
| Community Action Commission of Belmont County Inc St Clairsville, OH | Neighborhood | $120,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Education | $100,000 |
| Ohio Professionals Health Program Columbus, OH | HEALTH | $93,000 |
| World Partnership Foundation Lithopolis, OH | Neighborhood | $90,000 |
| Society of Saint Pius X South-West District Inc Platte City, MO | Social Services | $75,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Seminary Assoc Dillwyn, VA | Education | $75,000 |
| The Society of St Pius X of St Mary's Inc St Marys, KS | Education | $75,000 |
| American Council of the Blind of Ohio Columbus, OH | Social Services | $61,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,578,790 | $8,657,254 | $4,274,195 | $2,571,104 | 106 | $8,111,350 |
| 2023 | $72,428,915 | $6,706,962 | $7,267,453 | $6,423,398 | 152 | $3,392,130 |
| 2022 | $67,171,680 | $5,767,634 | $5,200,547 | $4,193,836 | 139 | $3,400,485 |
| 2021 | $82,065,119 | $9,062,530 | $6,833,615 | $5,762,706 | 111 | $6,764,061 |
| 2020 | $76,753,094 | $6,037,757 | $5,078,351 | $3,940,633 | 187 | $4,112,156 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to assist others in improving the community for the benefit of all its citizens.” Its filing further describes a commitment to helping donors and others strengthen and improve communities.
Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, Vista Village Inc received a grant for social services; the organization describes its work as providing transitional housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Junior Achievement of Central Ohio, which received an education grant, says it inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Ohio Professionals Health Program, which received a health grant, says it works to support healthcare professionals’ wellbeing and patient care and safety.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder reported 106 grants totaling $2,571,104. Grants ranged from $5,446 to $250,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest listed grants included $250,000 to Vista Village Inc for social services; $143,456 to Arc of Appalachia Preserve System for conservation; $120,000 to Community Action Commission of Belmont County Inc for neighborhood work; $100,000 to Junior Achievement of Central Ohio for education; and $93,000 to Ohio Professionals Health Program for health. Other listed recipients included World Partnership Foundation ($90,000), Society of Saint Pius X South-West District Inc ($75,000), St Thomas Aquinas Seminary Association ($75,000), The Society of St Pius X of St Mary’s Inc ($75,000), American Council of the Blind of Ohio ($61,500), American Red Cross Greater Columbus-Central Southern Ohio Region ($56,000), and ATM Education DBA Relationships Under Construction ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clark Kellogg as chairperson/trustee; Jeffrey W. Edwards as vice chair/trustee; Jane Grote Abell, George S. Barrett, Lisa Ingram, William J. Hicks II, MD, Katie Wolfe Lloyd, Marchelle E. Moore, and Matthew A. Scantland as trustees; and Douglas F. Kridler as president and CEO.
Community Foundations Inc is led by Douglas F. Kridler, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas F. Kridler
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clark Kellogg
Chairperson & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2022
Vice Chair & Trustee → Chairperson & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George S. Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey W. Edwards
Vice Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wolfe Lloyd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marchelle E. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Scantland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ingram
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Grote Abell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Hicks II MD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela G. Parsons
Vice President of Dsd
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan A. Sharpe
Vice President of Crgm
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Oosterbaan
Vice President - Informati
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott G. Heitkamp CPA
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Vick
Vice President - Communications
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Tamara J. Durrence (2020–2023) — Vice President - Supporting
- Former: Michael P. Glimcher (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Kramer (2020–2022) — Chairperson & Trustee
- Former: Joseph A. Chlapaty (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Dwight E. Smith (2020) — Chairman & Trustee
- Former: Lisa A. Hinson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Natalie Parscher (2020) — Vice President - Communications
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 Community Foundations Inc
How much does Community Foundations Inc give each year?
Community Foundations Inc gave $2.6M across 106 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.4M across 152 grants.
What is Community Foundations Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundations Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,256, across 106 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundations Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does Community Foundations Inc give grants?
Community Foundations Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (26 grants), Chillicothe, OH (12 grants), Lima, OH (9 grants) and Circleville, OH (5 grants).
Does Community Foundations Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 106 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundations Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (38 grants), "Education" (21 grants) and "Religion" (18 grants).
Who are Community Foundations Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundations Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vista Village Inc ($250,000), Arc of Appalachia Preserve System ($143,456) and Community Action Commission of Belmont County Inc ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundations Inc?
Community Foundations Inc reported $77.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What does Community Foundations Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to assist others in improving the community for the benefit of all its citizens.” Its filing further describes a commitment to helping donors and others strengthen and improve communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundations Inc?
Community Foundations Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check columbuscommunityfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundations Inc's EIN?
Community Foundations Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1197385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundations Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundations-inc-morg_b20d3ca4aa994e8f9799a63d52fec7b9
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