Ingram-White Castle Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Support is generally given for one year.
- Grants are made primarily in the central Ohio area.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Generally, grants are not made for religious purposes, budget deficits, conferences, or projects that are normally the responsibility of a public agency.
Overview
The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, established in 1949 by the Ingram Family, aims to support disadvantaged students through educational programs. With over $22 million awarded in grants, its mission encompasses providing essential resources for academic success, workforce preparation, and strengthening educational institutions. The Foundation prioritizes projects that foster community cooperation and encourage additional funding. Although primarily focused on education, it also addresses critical human service needs, impacting the lives of many in the central Ohio area.
A key part of Castle Shares is the Ingram-White Castle Foundation, founded in 1949 and still operated by the Ingram Family today.
The Foundation has awarded over $22 million in grants to support programs that serve disadvantaged students and help them achieve academic success.
Grantmaking Focus
The grantmaking of the Ingram-White Castle Foundation (IWCF) reflects the interests of both the Ingram Family and White Castle System, Inc., as its name suggests.
Eligibility
Support is generally given for one year. Grants are made primarily in the central Ohio area.
Ineligibility
Generally, grants are not made for religious purposes, budget deficits, conferences, or projects that are normally the responsibility of a public agency.
What Ingram-White Castle Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 101
- Total given
- $1.92M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,300–$65K
- By dollars: Ohio 94%, New York 2%, Virginia 1%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; Delaware, OH; Hilliard, OH.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
United Way of Central Ohio Inc · Columbus, OH
Social services
$65K
Lifecare Alliance · Columbus, OH
Health
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Columbus, OH
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$48K
Columbus Early Learning Centers · Columbus, OH
Social services
$40K
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation · Columbus, OH
Social services
$40K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Workforce development
- Human services
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