Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
To enhance public use and enjoyment of Franklin county metro area parks, seek out public support, and advocate for the parks for current and future generations.
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks at a glance
In short: Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks gave $151K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,817
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,704
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,431
- Total assets
- $484,662
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
Who Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus and Franklin County Metro ($151K across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2024) to $151K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus and Franklin County Metro Westerville, OH | Park Improvements | $57,253 |
| Columbus and Franklin County Metro Westerville, OH | Operations | $52,187 |
| Columbus and Franklin County Metro Westerville, OH | Tree & Bench Program | $26,674 |
| Columbus and Franklin County Metro Westerville, OH | Tad Jeffrey Grants | $14,703 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $484,662 | $262,921 | $199,212 | $150,817 | 4 | $30 |
| 2024 | $420,953 | $190,977 | $114,719 | $87,672 | 4 | $30 |
| 2023 | $344,694 | $123,414 | $108,535 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $329,815 | $167,541 | $132,132 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $294,407 | $158,636 | $69,435 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $205,206 | $87,275 | $34,110 | — | — | — |
About Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Westerville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $485K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $30.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks is led by Aaron Lane, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Lane
President
Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Shinabery
Director
President As → President, 2023
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Hostetler
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ali Iovino
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Sharrow
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Engen
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Savko
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen O'Dowd
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Young
Director Sin
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen McMullen
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Cantrell
Treasurer
Treasurer As → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kwesi Kambon
Vice President
Member → Director, 2024
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Caleb Ray (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nick Gilbert (2024) — Director
- Former: Andy Wheeler (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Forrest Neuswanger (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jay Clutter (2020–2022) — Treasurer Th
- Former: Mandy Knapp (2020–2022) — President Th
- Former: Kristy Meyer (2021) — Member
- Former: Aryeh Alex (2020) — Former President
- Former: Bryan Borgman (2020) — Member
- Former: Laura Schneider (2020) — Member
- Former: Rita Volpi (2020) — President
- Former: Tim Skinner (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
How much does Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks give each year?
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks gave $151K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $88K across 4 grants.
What is Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks's typical grant size?
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks's median grant in 2025 was $39,431, and its average grant was $37,704, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks give grants?
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Westerville, OH (4 grants).
Does Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks?
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks reported $485K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $263K.
What is Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks?
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Westerville, OH. It holds $485K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks's EIN?
Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2332568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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