Jewish Federation of Columbus
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$71.3M
Foundation funders
26
Grants recorded
89
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Jewish Federation of Columbus?
Jewish Federation of Columbus is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Wexner Family Charitable Fund ($34.9M), JewishColumbus ($19.9M), Columbus Jewish Foundation ($12.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $71.3M in grants to Jewish Federation of Columbus between 2018–2025.
Show all 26 funders
| The Simson Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $472K (2018) to $26.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $15.7M.
What grants has Jewish Federation of Columbus received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Wexner Family Charitable Fund | TO MAKE JEWISH LIFE VIBRANT, ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. | $7,702,022 |
| 2025 | JewishColumbus | Support provided to supported organization | $6,059,786 |
| 2025 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Federated Giving Programs | $1,542,985 |
| 2025 | The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | LIVESECURE SECURITY GRANTS | $113,447 |
| 2025 | Board of Jewish Education Inc | ROOTONE PROGRAM-ISRAEL EDUCATION/ISRAEL SPONSORED TRIPS FOR TEENAGERS | $80,000 |
| 2025 | The Harold Grinspoon Foundation | PJL GRANTS, LIFE & LEGACY GRANTS | $69,889 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | Holocaust Survivors Initiative | $50,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,029 |
| 2025 | The Kaplan Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,750 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,350 |
| 2024 | JewishColumbus | Support provided to supported organization | $4,050,514 |
| 2024 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Federated Giving Programs | $3,399,636 |
| 2024 | The Wexner Family Charitable Fund | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL OHIO JEWISH COMMUNITY TO MAKE COLUMBUS A BETTER-INFORMED, MORE EFFECTIVE AND SAFER COMMUNITY | $2,173,424 |
| 2024 | Jon and Susan Diamond Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $377,592 |
| 2024 | The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | — | $113,447 |
| 2024 | The Harold Grinspoon Foundation | PJL GRANTS, LIFE & LEGACY GRANTS | $76,518 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $48,742 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,029 |
| 2024 | The Kaplan Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $14,000 |
| 2024 | Citizens Charitable Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $400 |
| 2023 | The Wexner Family Charitable Fund | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL OHIO JEWISH COMMUNITY TO MAKE COLUMBUS A BETTER-INFORMED, MORE EFFECTIVE AND SAFER COMMUNITY | $20,000,000 |
| 2023 | JewishColumbus | Support provided to supported organization | $3,309,582 |
| 2023 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Federated Giving Programs | $2,075,462 |
| 2023 | Jon and Susan Diamond Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $374,144 |
| 2023 | OhioHealth Corporation | JewishColumbus and the Holocaust Survivor Donation | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $119,642 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | Holocaust Survivors Initiative (HSI) | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 89 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Jewish Federation of Columbus?
Jewish Federation of Columbus is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Wexner Family Charitable Fund ($34.9M), JewishColumbus ($19.9M), Columbus Jewish Foundation ($12.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $71.3M in grants to Jewish Federation of Columbus between 2018–2025.
Who is Jewish Federation of Columbus's largest funder?
The Wexner Family Charitable Fund is the largest recorded funder of Jewish Federation of Columbus, with $34.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Jewish Federation of Columbus received?
IRS 990 filings record $71.3M in grants to Jewish Federation of Columbus across 89 grants from 26 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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