The John and Mary Alford Foundation
The John and Mary Alford Foundation is a public charity based in Worthington, Ohio. Formed in 1998, it supports educational, social, religious, and cultural programs intended to meet the needs of the growing and changing Licking County community.
The John and Mary Alford Foundation at a glance
In short: The John and Mary Alford Foundation gave $458K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $458,000
- +134.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,231
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,802,767
- -3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John and Mary Alford Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1070, Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: (614) 499-3881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John and Mary Alford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Licking Memorial Health Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 53 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission refers to the Licking County, Ohio community. Its 2025 grant dollars were reported as 80% to recipients in Ohio and 15% to recipients in New Jersey; the remaining reported share is not identified by state. The listed grants include recipients in Newark and Columbus, Ohio, as well as recipients listed in Newark, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John and Mary Alford Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $196K (2024) to $458K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $458K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation Newark, OH | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $100,000 |
| Newark Development Partners Newark, OH | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Saint Vincent De Paul Housing Facility Inc Newark, OH | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund Newark, OH | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| City of Newark Newark, NJ | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newark Newark, NJ | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| City of Health | To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
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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 | $11,802,767 | $334,820 | $480,162 | $458,000 | 13 | $334,820 |
| 2024 | $12,223,901 | $297,378 | $213,541 | $195,500 | 6 | $297,378 |
| 2023 | $7,061,236 | $323,651 | $460,027 | $450,500 | 9 | $323,651 |
| 2022 | $9,246,522 | $302,367 | $345,622 | $318,000 | 12 | $302,367 |
| 2021 | $8,274,240 | $325,657 | $357,554 | $352,100 | 13 | $325,624 |
| 2020 | $6,413,327 | $302,142 | $358,366 | $344,500 | 10 | $302,142 |
| 2019 | $6,481,555 | $294,993 | $279,444 | $260,000 | 11 | $294,993 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide support of educational, social, religious and cultural programs to meet the needs of the growing and changing Licking County, Ohio community.” Its 2024 filing describes support for the activities of the Licking County Foundation in charitable giving, education, youth activities, and community improvement. The filing also says grants were made to 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting the same charitable class covered by the supported organization.
The 2025 grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Licking Memorial Health Foundation says it exists to improve community health. Newark Campus Development Fund says it supports the Newark campus of Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College through scholarships, grants, projects, and capital improvements. Junior Achievement of Central Ohio says it prepares young people for economic success, while Furniture Bank of Central Ohio says it provides furniture to people facing severe life challenges. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $458,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants included $100,000 to Licking Memorial Health Foundation and $50,000 each to Newark Development Partners, Saint Vincent de Paul Housing Facility, Newark Campus Development Fund, City of Newark, and Junior Achievement of Central Ohio.
Other reported recipients included Licking County Foundation ($25,000) and Furniture Bank of Central Ohio ($20,000). The stated purpose for the listed grants was to support each organization’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald B. Alford as president; Barbara Alford Cantlin as secretary; and Stuart N. Parsons, Lee Zazworsky, and Dan Delawder as trustees.
The John and Mary Alford Foundation is led by Ronald B. Alford, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald B. Alford
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Zazworsky
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart N. Parsons
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Delawder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Alford Cantlin
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jerry Nethers (2019) — Trustee
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 John and Mary Alford Foundation
How much does The John and Mary Alford Foundation give each year?
The John and Mary Alford Foundation gave $458K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $196K across 6 grants.
What is The John and Mary Alford Foundation's typical grant size?
The John and Mary Alford Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,231, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John and Mary Alford Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does The John and Mary Alford Foundation give grants?
The John and Mary Alford Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, OH (6 grants), Newark, NJ (2 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does The John and Mary Alford Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The John and Mary Alford Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Support to the Organization's Mission" (13 grants).
Who are The John and Mary Alford Foundation's largest grantees?
The John and Mary Alford Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Licking Memorial Health Foundation ($100,000), Newark Development Partners ($50,000) and Saint Vincent De Paul Housing Facility Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John and Mary Alford Foundation?
The John and Mary Alford Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $335K.
What does The John and Mary Alford Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide support of educational, social, religious and cultural programs to meet the needs of the growing and changing Licking County, Ohio community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John and Mary Alford Foundation?
The John and Mary Alford Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The John and Mary Alford Foundation's EIN?
The John and Mary Alford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1562436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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