M I Homes Foundation
M I Homes Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 36 grants totaling $1,435,314, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
M I Homes Foundation at a glance
In short: M I Homes Foundation gave $1.4M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Ohio. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,435,314
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,870
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,085,802
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (14 of 36, 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 M I Homes Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a written description as the application material, with no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: M I Homes
Mailing address: 4131 Worth Ave Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 418-8621
Website: https://mihomes.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M I Homes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 153 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 14% to Virginia, and 1% to Michigan. Florida accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M I Homes Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 36 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $621K (2020) to $2.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation Columbus, OH | Annual support | $500,000 |
| Americas Charities Chantilly, VA | Annual support | $206,100 |
| Homeport Columbus, OH | Annual support | $100,000 |
| Faces of Resilience Columbus, OH | Annual support | $100,000 |
| New Albany Community Foundation New Albany, OH | Annual support | $60,000 |
| Harmony Project Productions Inc Columbus, OH | Annual support | $50,000 |
| Midohio Food Collective Columbus, OH | Annual support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Annual support | $35,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School Columbus, OH | Annual support | $35,000 |
| Lifetown New Albany, OH | Annual support | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,085,802 | $1,192,470 | $1,438,823 | $1,435,314 | 36 | $1,435,314 | $90,277 | $99,856 |
| 2023 | $2,332,155 | $2,332,342 | $1,350,828 | $1,348,434 | 31 | $1,348,434 | $80,295 | $115,704 |
| 2022 | $1,350,641 | $2,025,089 | $2,367,961 | $2,365,433 | 33 | $2,365,433 | $24,969 | $65,401 |
| 2021 | $1,693,513 | $2,026,049 | $975,509 | $972,933 | 26 | $972,933 | $23,782 | $70,027 |
| 2020 | $642,973 | $909,785 | $623,381 | $621,000 | 27 | — | $7,846 | $26,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M I Homes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Harmony Project Productions says its mission is to build a more inclusive society through arts, education, and volunteerism. United Way of Central Ohio says it works to create a stronger, more equitable Central Ohio, including helping families meet basic needs and children achieve student success. Community Housing Network says it creates homes with support, stability, and community connections for residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $1,435,314. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $12,500.
The largest listed awards were $500,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, $206,100 to America’s Charities, $100,000 each to Homeport and Faces of Resilience, and $60,000 to New Albany Community Foundation. Each was listed for annual support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert H. Schottenstein as director and president, Phillip G. Creek as director and vice president, and Ann Marie Hunker as treasurer.
M I Homes Foundation is led by Robert H. Schottenstein, Director President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert H. Schottenstein
Director President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Hunker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip G. Creek
Director Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 M I Homes Foundation
How much does M I Homes Foundation give each year?
M I Homes Foundation gave $1.4M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 31 grants.
What is M I Homes Foundation's typical grant size?
M I Homes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $39,870, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M I Homes Foundation that year got $55K on average.
Where does M I Homes Foundation give grants?
M I Homes Foundation 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 Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (26 grants), New Albany, OH (2 grants) and Westerville, OH (2 grants).
Does M I Homes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on M I Homes Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual support" (36 grants).
Who are M I Homes Foundation's largest grantees?
M I Homes Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation ($500,000), Americas Charities ($206,100) and Homeport ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M I Homes Foundation?
M I Homes Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M I Homes Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Harmony Project Productions says its mission is to build a more inclusive society through arts, education, and volunteerism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M I Homes Foundation?
The foundation states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M I Homes Foundation's EIN?
M I Homes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1254013. 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). M I Homes Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-i-homes-foundation-morg_031c2c036b0140cc8fa22cdd69605a03
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