The Englefield Foundation
The Englefield Foundation is a private foundation based in Heath, Ohio. In filing year 2025, it reported 32 grants totaling $286,867, all to recipients in Ohio, and stated that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Englefield Foundation at a glance
In short: The Englefield Foundation gave $287K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,867
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,965
- -37.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,164
- Total assets
- $4,408,899
- +18.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (17 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Englefield Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1935 James Parkway, Heath, OH 43056
Phone: (740) 928-8215
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Englefield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Newark ($50K). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 96 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Englefield Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 32 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2019) to $287K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Newark Newark, OH | Charity | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Charity | $50,000 |
| The James Columbus, OH | Charity | $50,000 |
| Hartford Fair Croton, OH | Charity | $35,700 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund Newark, OH | Charity | $20,000 |
| Mental Health America of Licking County Newark, OH | Charity | $15,000 |
| Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | Charity | $10,000 |
| Licking County Humane Society Heath, OH | Charity | $10,000 |
| Sheridan High School Athletic Boosters Mounty Perry, OH | Charity | $10,000 |
| A Call to College Newark, OH | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,408,899 | $1,029,020 | $348,031 | $286,867 | 32 | $286,867 | $617,856 | $400,503 |
| 2024 | $3,727,910 | $1,399,090 | $257,437 | $227,493 | 16 | $227,493 | $1,019,146 | $328,162 |
| 2023 | $2,586,257 | $634,161 | $202,995 | $192,195 | 15 | $192,195 | $273,561 | $223,099 |
| 2022 | $2,155,091 | $520,491 | $146,643 | $142,750 | 18 | $142,750 | $166,798 | $197,848 |
| 2021 | $1,781,243 | $341,653 | $166,940 | $165,687 | 15 | $165,687 | $41,863 | $205,447 |
| 2020 | $1,606,530 | $255,653 | $119,216 | $117,250 | 13 | — | $47,366 | $147,406 |
| 2019 | $1,470,093 | $336,862 | $109,601 | $109,250 | 14 | — | $45,444 | $125,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Englefield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $401K for 2025 — 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’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included a $20,000 grant to Newark Campus Development Fund, whose mission is to support the Newark campus of The Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College through scholarships, grants, innovative projects, and capital improvements.
Other grantees describe work in mental health and wellness, animal rescue, and post-high-school education. Mental Health America of Licking County says it promotes mental health and wellness through education, prevention, and advocacy. Licking County Humane Society says it rescues animals to improve lives. A Call to College says it works to assure Newark City Schools students the opportunity to pursue and complete education after high school.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $286,867. Grants ranged from $85 to $50,000, with a median of $2,164. Notable grants included $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Newark, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, and The James; $35,700 to Hartford Fair; and $20,000 to Newark Campus Development Fund. Other grants included $15,000 to Mental Health America of Licking County and $10,000 each to Licking County Foundation and Licking County Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin B Englefield as president, FW Englefield IV as vice president, and Cynthia E Englefield as secretary and treasurer.
The Englefield Foundation is led by Benjamin B. Englefield, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin B. Englefield
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia E. Englefield
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fw Englefield IV
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Englefield Foundation
How much does The Englefield Foundation give each year?
The Englefield Foundation gave $287K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $227K across 16 grants.
What is The Englefield Foundation's typical grant size?
The Englefield Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,164, and its average grant was $8,965, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Englefield Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Englefield Foundation give grants?
The Englefield Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, OH (16 grants), Heath, OH (4 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and Croton, OH (2 grants).
Does The Englefield Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Englefield Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (32 grants).
Who are The Englefield Foundation's largest grantees?
The Englefield Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Newark ($50,000), Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio ($50,000) and The James ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Englefield Foundation?
The Englefield Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $401K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Englefield Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Englefield Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Englefield Foundation's EIN?
The Englefield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1657317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Englefield Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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