The Macbea Foundation
The Macbea Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. In 2025, it made 46 grants totaling $2,871,700, including support for organizations addressing homelessness, food needs, cancer research, and community enrichment.
The Macbea Foundation at a glance
In short: The Macbea Foundation gave $2.9M across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Ohio. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,871,700
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,428
- +36.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,571,529
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Macbea Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Suzanne R. Galyardt as the contact. No required format or materials are specified, and the filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Suzanne R Galyardt
Mailing address: 52 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 464-5682
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Macbea Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus Foundation ($750K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($24,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 223 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 5% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Macbea Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 39 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $925K (2019) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Catholic Church Sunbury, OH | Crisis Support | $500,000 |
| Star House Columbus, OH | Homeless Shelter | $500,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Beamac Fund | $250,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Robert J. Anthony Fund | $200,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Community Enrichment Fund | $100,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Charles Blessing Fund | $100,000 |
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | Anthony Charles Fund | $100,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundatio Columbus, OH | Cancer Research | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | First Responder Assistance | $100,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective Grove City, OH | Provide Food to the Poor | $60,000 |
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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 | $17,571,529 | $2,333,051 | $3,124,611 | $2,871,700 | 46 | $2,922,509 | $2,199,777 | $1,274,589 |
| 2024 | $18,363,089 | $2,952,325 | $2,307,383 | $2,146,602 | 47 | $2,177,538 | $2,822,680 | $1,248,369 |
| 2023 | $17,718,147 | $812,702 | $2,381,085 | $2,228,822 | 43 | $2,259,252 | $672,252 | $1,201,725 |
| 2022 | $19,286,530 | $788,717 | $2,212,852 | $2,022,500 | 45 | $2,049,779 | $627,081 | $1,253,663 |
| 2021 | $20,710,665 | $2,184,228 | $2,072,350 | $1,876,080 | 42 | $1,908,185 | $2,001,839 | $1,490,943 |
| 2020 | $20,598,787 | $1,267,891 | $1,289,157 | $1,106,565 | 29 | — | $1,114,222 | $1,282,650 |
| 2019 | $20,620,053 | $1,381,814 | $1,083,839 | $925,000 | 25 | — | $1,258,079 | $1,234,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Macbea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and initiatives connected to homelessness, food assistance, cancer research, first-responder assistance, and community funds.
Among its grantees, Star House describes its mission as partnering with teens and young adults as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope. The Columbus Foundation says it assists donors and others in strengthening and improving the community for the benefit of all its residents. Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio describes its work as providing human services to strengthen the well-being of people who seek its services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $2,871,700. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000. It also reported 47 grants totaling $2,146,602 in 2024 and 43 grants totaling $2,228,822 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants included $500,000 to St. John Neumann Catholic Church for crisis support and $500,000 to Star House for a homeless shelter. The Columbus Foundation received several grants: $250,000 for the Beamac Fund, $200,000 for the Robert J. Anthony Fund, and $100,000 each for the Community Enrichment Fund, Charles Blessing Fund, and Anthony Charles Fund. Other notable grants included $100,000 to The Ohio State University Foundation for cancer research, $100,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation for first-responder assistance, and $60,000 to Mid Ohio Food Collective to provide food to the poor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George M. Hoffman as president, Robert M. Hetterscheidt as director, and Suzanne R. Galyardt as treasurer/secretary.
The Macbea Foundation is led by George M. Hoffman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George M. Hoffman
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Hetterscheidt
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne R. Galyardt
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark E. Vannatta (2019–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Macbea Foundation
How much does The Macbea Foundation give each year?
The Macbea Foundation gave $2.9M across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 47 grants.
What is The Macbea Foundation's typical grant size?
The Macbea Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $62,428, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Macbea Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Macbea Foundation give grants?
The Macbea Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (25 grants), Sunbury, OH (3 grants), Cincinnati, OH (3 grants) and Newark, OH (3 grants).
Does The Macbea Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Macbea Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Crisis Support" (6 grants), "Cancer Research" (4 grants) and "Pregnancy Decisions" (3 grants).
Who are The Macbea Foundation's largest grantees?
The Macbea Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Columbus Foundation ($750,000 across 5 grants), St John Neumann Catholic Church ($500,000) and Star House ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($24,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Macbea Foundation?
The Macbea Foundation reported $17.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Macbea Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and initiatives connected to homelessness, food assistance, cancer research, first-responder assistance, and community funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Macbea Foundation?
The filing names Suzanne R. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Macbea Foundation's EIN?
The Macbea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3409621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). The Macbea Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-macbea-foundation-morg_b2f42ff2227c428bb8b5cfb3139cd82e
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