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Targeted Grants - Spring Deadline - Mary Eleanor Morris Fund

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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 Mary Eleanor Morris Fund, administered by The Columbus Foundation, aims to enhance community well-being by supporting nonprofits focused on religious, educational, and charitable programs in Logan County. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities. The fund seeks to strengthen community ties through targeted grants, reflecting the foundation's commitment to impactful philanthropy. Nonprofits are encouraged to apply for these competitive opportunities to make a difference in their communities.

Through strategic grantmaking, we invest in a broad range of highly effective nonprofits. We invite nonprofits to explore competitive grant opportunities made possible by our generous donors.
Targeted Funds
Provide support for several areas that align with donor focus
Area of Focus - Spring Deadline
Outside of Franklin County:Mary Eleanor Morris Fund: Religious, Educational, and Charitable Programs in Logan County

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

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Religious
  • Education

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