John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund, managed by The Columbus Foundation, supports cultural and economic initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in Cambridge and Guernsey County. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations that serve these communities. This fund aims to foster community development and enrich local culture through various programs and projects.
John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund of The Columbus Foundation
(in cooperation with the Guernsey County Foundation Fund)
The purpose of the John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund of The Columbus Foundation is to provide cultural and/or economic programs that benefit the residents of Cambridge and/or Guernsey County.
Eligibility
The fund welcomes requests from organizations that have recognition under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that serve the residents of Cambridge and/or Guernsey County.
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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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Community development
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