THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S FUND IS TO TRANFORM THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS BY MOBILIZING THE COLLECTIVE POWER AND PASSION OF ALL PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH MANY AVENUES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.0M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$415K
+53.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+70.0% YoY
About Women's Fund of Central Ohio
Based on IRS filings
Women's Fund of Central Ohio is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $415K. Net investment income was $195K.
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 | $8,998,595 | $8,240,439 | $7,438,223 |
| Revenue | $1,701,721 | $1,421,521 | $2,546,715 |
| Expenses | $1,426,311 | $1,101,808 | $940,704 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $195,142 | $167,743 | $172,995 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Women's Fund of Central Ohio
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Femergy ($50,000), The Women's Center for Economic Opportunity ($50,000), The Center for Healthy Families ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR FREEDOM BLACKLICK, OH | EMPOWERING YOUNG VOICES | $5,500 |
| BEAUTIFULLY FLAWED NEW ALBANY, OH | BEAUTIFULLY FLAWED PROGRAMMING | $7,000 |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE TRANSIT ARTS COLUMBUS, OH | THE GLOW PROJECT (BLACK GIRLS GLOW+) | $10,000 |
| GIRLS LEAP WESTERVILLE, OH | GIRLS L.E.A.P. STEM PROGRAM & STEAM SUMMER CAMP | $10,000 |
| ICE MENTORS COLUMBUS, OH | ERYN PINK GIRL EMPOWERMENT | $10,000 |
| OHIO FAMILIES UNITE AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY DAYTON, OH | OHIO FAMILIES VOTE | $15,000 |
| TARGETOHIO CINCINNATI, OH | AAPI WOMEN - CLAIMING THEIR VOICE | $15,000 |
| ZORAS HOUSE COLUMBUS, OH | ZORAS HOUSE LEADERSHIP FELLOWS | $15,000 |
| BROWN GIRLS MENTORING COLUMBUS, OH | BROWN GIRLS MENTORING | $19,000 |
| NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER COLUMBUS, OH | 2024 WOMEN'S ADVOCACY | $19,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA FIFNER | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DR SIERRA AUSTIN-KING | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| LETHA PUGH | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| CLAUDIA HERRINGTON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| LACHANDRA B BAKER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER BATTLE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DR SHELLEY BIRD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ABBY COVER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| COURTNEY FALATO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RONNIE MARQUEZ-POSEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LEAH MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MELISSA MCHENRY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAPHNE MCKINNIE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NATALIE MORETZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTINE MURRY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MELINDA NENNING | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KIMBER PERFECT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANDREA PFAADT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANA SIMS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHAKARRA TOUREY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER YAROSS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KELLEY GRIESMER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $171,855 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women's Fund of Central Ohio?
Women's Fund of Central Ohio is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Women's Fund of Central Ohio?
As of 2024, Women's Fund of Central Ohio holds $9.0M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $415K in 2024.
Where does Women's Fund of Central Ohio operate?
Women's Fund of Central Ohio has awarded grants in California, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Women's Fund of Central Ohio award?
In 2024, Women's Fund of Central Ohio awarded 19 grants totaling $415K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Women's Fund of Central Ohio's EIN?
Women's Fund of Central Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1784310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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