One Columbus Foundation
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO POSITION THE CENTRAL OHIO REGION (WHICH INCLUDES LICKING, FAIRFIELD, PICKAWAY, MADISON, UNION, DELAWARE AND MORROW COUNTIES) TO BECOME A GROWING ECONOMY AND A LEADER IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-21.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
+31.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-67.0% YoY
About One Columbus Foundation
Based on IRS filings
One Columbus Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,177,745 | $4,056,207 | $3,226,584 |
| Revenue | $1,977,450 | $1,199,620 | $1,394,620 |
| Expenses | $2,855,912 | $369,997 | $394,555 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission ($70,000), Aspyr Fka Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio ($50,000), Columbus Council on World Affairs ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| GREATER COLUMBUS SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| MID OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| ASPYR FKA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF CENTRAL OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG OVERMYER | FINANCE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BECKY GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK BERVEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRANT STANDRIDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUE ZAZON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARC REITTER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RICK SZABRAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN MC WHORTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN JEPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COMMISIONER KEVIN BOYCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT VAUGHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHIL GREENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR PETER MOHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA MAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY GEISE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORI GILLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELODY BIRMINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAYOR ANDREW GINTHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNY MCDONALD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | — |
| SEAN GRANT | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Columbus Foundation?
One Columbus Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is One Columbus Foundation?
As of 2024, One Columbus Foundation holds $3.2M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $145K in 2024.
Where does One Columbus Foundation operate?
One Columbus Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does One Columbus Foundation award?
In 2024, One Columbus Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is One Columbus Foundation's EIN?
One Columbus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1509231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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