Encova Foundation of Ohio
Encova Foundation of Ohio is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. It supports local causes focused on improving communities and families, promoting education, and encouraging wellness, with an emphasis that includes helping children succeed, improving communities, and supporting industry initiatives.
Encova Foundation of Ohio at a glance
In short: Encova Foundation of Ohio gave $965K across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $964,696
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,373
- +65.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $8,364,378
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (23 of 88, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% 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 Encova Foundation of Ohio
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter stating the purpose of the funds and amount requested, along with a contact name and phone number. Awards are limited to exempt organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Marchelle Moore
Mailing address: 471 East Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 629-6003
Website: https://encova.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Encova Foundation of Ohio
Who Encova Foundation of Ohio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ohio State University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $598K.
Grant Size Distribution
580 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 557 grants of 580 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports local causes in communities where its associates work and live. In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining reported shares went to Georgia (8%), California (3%), Illinois (2%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Encova Foundation of Ohio open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 88 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $895K (2023) to $2.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $965K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Annual Operations | $250,000 |
| Ohio Cancer Research Associates Columbus, OH | Annual Operations | $75,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Annual Operations | $57,346 |
| American Heart Association Cleveland, OH | Annual Operations | $50,000 |
| Pelotonia Columbus, OH | Annual Operations | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School Duluth, GA | Annual Operations | $36,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio Dublin, OH | Annual Operations | $25,000 |
| Community Shelter Board Columbus, OH | Annual Operations | $20,000 |
| Franklin County Historical Society St Cadiz, OH | Annual Operations | $15,000 |
| New Directions Career Center Columbus, OH | Annual Operations | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,364,378 | $841,344 | $753,421 | $964,696 | 93 | $964,696 | $572,894 | $406,354 |
| 2023 | $8,521,289 | $1,041,150 | $949,023 | $894,800 | 143 | $894,800 | $367,319 | $365,013 |
| 2022 | $9,024,670 | $1,396,503 | $4,470,349 | $1,843,264 | 120 | $1,843,264 | $265,716 | $330,102 |
| 2021 | $9,500,128 | $3,284,139 | $2,024,180 | $1,985,039 | 125 | $1,985,039 | $830,603 | $318,201 |
| 2020 | $8,250,361 | $3,655,874 | $1,025,166 | $1,000,832 | 99 | — | $238,818 | $316,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Encova Foundation of Ohio reported a distributable amount of $406K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its focus as improving communities and families, promoting education, and encouraging wellness. It also identifies helping children succeed, improving communities, and supporting industry initiatives as part of that focus.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. Ohio Cancer Research Associates says it supports cancer research aimed at cure and prevention and reducing cancer’s effects. Pelotonia says it works to accelerate innovative cancer research. United Way of Central Ohio says it helps families in crisis meet basic needs and children achieve student success. Community Shelter Board says it works to end homelessness. New Directions Career Center says it helps women achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through career counseling, employment-related education, and information services.
The foundation does not support political candidates, committees, or organizations; organizations not recognized as charitable under IRS section 501(c)(3); organizations that discriminate on protected grounds; or organizations serving only their own memberships, such as fraternal, labor, social, or religious organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 93 grants totaling $964,696. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $3,500.
The largest reported grants included $250,000 to The Ohio State University and $75,000 to Ohio Cancer Research Associates, both for annual operations. Other notable awards were $57,346 to United Way of Central Ohio, $50,000 to the American Heart Association, and $50,000 to Pelotonia, each for annual operations.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Encova Foundation of Ohio's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Christopher Howat
Trustee
Trustee-Parttime → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marchelle E. Moore
Trustee
Trustee-Parttime → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Obrokta Jr.
Trustee
Trustee-Parttime → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Encova Foundation of Ohio
How much does Encova Foundation of Ohio give each year?
Encova Foundation of Ohio gave $965K across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $895K across 143 grants.
What is Encova Foundation of Ohio's typical grant size?
Encova Foundation of Ohio's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $10,373, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Encova Foundation of Ohio that year got $3K on average.
Where does Encova Foundation of Ohio give grants?
Encova Foundation of Ohio gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (52 grants), Dublin, OH (3 grants), Worthington, OH (3 grants) and Clayton, OH (3 grants).
Does Encova Foundation of Ohio give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 93 grants with a stated purpose on Encova Foundation of Ohio's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Operations" (93 grants).
Who are Encova Foundation of Ohio's largest grantees?
Encova Foundation of Ohio's largest 2024 grantees include The Ohio State University ($250,000), Ohio Cancer Research Associates ($75,000) and United Way of Central Ohio ($62,346 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Encova Foundation of Ohio?
Encova Foundation of Ohio reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $965K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $406K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Encova Foundation of Ohio fund?
The foundation describes its focus as improving communities and families, promoting education, and encouraging wellness. It also identifies helping children succeed, improving communities, and supporting industry initiatives as part of that focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Encova Foundation of Ohio?
The foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Encova Foundation of Ohio's EIN?
Encova Foundation of Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1712343. 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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Grantable. (2026). Encova Foundation of Ohio funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/encova-foundation-of-ohio-morg_1158c2a22a9f4eeb81426aa0ee4b1bfa
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