Focused Funds Grants - Fall Deadline
Funding Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Focused Funds Grants aim to enhance community welfare through targeted funding in areas such as community improvement, education, health, social services, and support for special populations. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits. This initiative, backed by The Columbus Foundation, fosters a vibrant community by addressing critical local needs and supporting various initiatives that resonate with donor interests.
Targeted Funds
Provide support for several areas that align with donor focus.
Area of Focus - Fall Deadline
Community Improvement: Historical PreservationBeautification, Civic Projects, and Public ArtEducation: English Teachers in Private Preparatory Schools and Colleges/UniversitiesHealth: Medical and Health EducationIn-service Education: for voluntary health organizationsSubstance AbuseSocial Services:Adoption and Foster CareSummer Camp MaintenanceSpecial PopulationsHospice and End-of-Life Care
Eligibility
Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit.
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.
Example grants
The Huntington Foundation · Columbus, OH
Advancing philanthropy
$21.85M
The Ohio State University Foundation · Chicago, IL
Education
$11.67M
Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation · Columbus, OH
Health
$9.74M
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation & Capitol South · Columbus, OH
Neighborhood
$8.42M
I Know I Can · Columbus, OH
Education
$4.74M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social services
- Minorities
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