Funding Amount

Approximately US $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Made to individuals

Overview

The Allen Eiry Fund of The Columbus Foundation aims to improve the lives of needy elderly individuals in Seneca County through various supportive programs. This includes transportation, recreation, meal services, and more. Organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) are encouraged to apply, while grants to individuals are not permitted. The fund has a history of funding initiatives that enhance community resources for the elderly, ensuring they receive the necessary support and services.

Allen Eiry Fund of The Columbus Foundation
The purpose of the Allen Eiry Fund of The Columbus Foundation is to support programs to enhance the lives of needy elderly in Seneca County. Previous awards have been made to provide transportation, recreation, homemaker services, hot meals, court-ordered guardianships, information and referral programs, and a library program for nursing homes, as well as support for several capital projects for the elderly in the community.

Eligibility

The fund welcomes requests from organizations that have recognition under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The fund does not support grants made to individuals.

What Columbus Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,747
Total given
$242.68M
Median grant
$21K
Range
$5,032–$21.85M
  • By dollars: Ohio 75%, Illinois 5%, Massachusetts 3%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    $4.74M

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Seniors

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