Ingram-White Castle Foundation Grant

Ingram-White Castle Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ingram-White Castle Foundation
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

Ingram-White Castle Foundation 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's mission is to provide physical, educational, emotional and spiritual nourishment to those who hunger for knowledge, independence and self-sufficiency. Recognizing that everyone benefits when we lend a helping hand to those who currently cannot help themselves, the Foundation invests with stewardship, seeking significant impact for those who yearn for a better life. 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. Although IWCF is primarily interested in supporting projects in the field of education, the Foundation’s mission is much broader. The Foundation supports programs that: Serve disadvantaged students and help them achieve academic success;Help prepare students for the world of work;Strengthen educational institutions; andAddress critical human service needs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.