Walter W Born Foundation
Walter W Born Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $386K. Net investment income was $366K.
Walter W Born Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter W Born Foundation gave $386K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $77K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $385,760
- +31.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $77,152
- +58.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $5,074,633
- -1.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Walter W Born Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation ($100K). Together the top 5 received $386K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 25 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Walter W Born Foundation gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2021) to $460K (2022). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation Akron, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| The Metrohealth Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Independence, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Aultman Hospital Canton, OH | General Operating | $56,886 |
| Summa Helath Akron, OH | General Operating | $28,874 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,074,633 | $399,704 | $458,650 | $385,760 | 5 | $419,502 | $366,123 | $305,640 |
| 2025 | $5,134,654 | $403,626 | $364,154 | $292,750 | 6 | $325,014 | $371,434 | $281,212 |
| 2024 | $5,098,292 | $373,748 | $278,766 | $217,517 | 3 | $248,451 | $342,393 | $263,575 |
| 2023 | $5,003,025 | $198,155 | $328,108 | $263,000 | 5 | $293,917 | $168,669 | $262,443 |
| 2022 | $5,130,869 | $445,602 | $540,583 | $460,032 | 6 | $494,637 | $412,024 | $309,817 |
| 2021 | $5,228,711 | $621,790 | $261,448 | $196,773 | 4 | — | $588,443 | $282,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter W Born Foundation reported a distributable amount of $306K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Walter W Born Foundation's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $65K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $65K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Walter W Born Foundation
How much does Walter W Born Foundation give each year?
Walter W Born Foundation gave $386K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $293K across 6 grants.
What is Walter W Born Foundation's typical grant size?
Walter W Born Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $100,000, and its average grant was $77,152, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter W Born Foundation give grants?
Walter W Born Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (2 grants).
Does Walter W Born Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Walter W Born Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Walter W Born Foundation's largest grantees?
Walter W Born Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation ($100,000), The Metrohealth Foundation ($100,000) and Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Walter W Born Foundation?
Walter W Born Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $420K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $306K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Walter W Born Foundation's EIN?
Walter W Born Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0869606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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