Local Matters
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.3M
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
88
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Local Matters?
Local Matters is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Columbus Foundation ($1.0M), American Electric Power Foundation ($258K), United Way of Central Ohio Inc ($207K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Local Matters between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Local Matters received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Kroger Co Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Cardinal Health Foundation | EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT\VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Cardinal Health Foundation | EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT\VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $197,243 |
| 2024 | La Soupe Inc | ODJFS GRANTS | $103,438 |
| 2024 | American Electric Power Foundation | Food Matters in Franklin County | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $37,500 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $35,000 |
| 2024 | American Electric Power Foundation | Harvest Ball Match | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Nationwide Childrens Hospital Group Return | COOKING CLASSES, LUNCH & LEARNS, TAKE HOME MEAL KITS FOR STUDENTS | $17,800 |
| 2024 | Harry C Moores Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $9,179 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | ENV. ADVOCACY | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Cardinal Health Foundation | EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT\VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $2,922 |
| 2024 | M I Homes Foundation | Annual support | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $250 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES & HEALTH | $227,935 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | Food Matters in Columbus & Franklin County | $85,000 |
| 2023 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $37,500 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Harry C Moores Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,332 |
| 2023 | Ingram-white Castle Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Clif Family Foundation | Enhance Community Health | $10,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,397 |
| 2023 | Barbasol Foundation | Funds to be allocated to the Food Matters program in Whitehall community schools, which engages youth in the importance of healthy and nutritional meals. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Cardinal Health Foundation | VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | $3,500 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | United Way Central Ohio Spark Tank | $3,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 88 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Local Matters?
Local Matters is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Columbus Foundation ($1.0M), American Electric Power Foundation ($258K), United Way of Central Ohio Inc ($207K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Local Matters between 2019–2025.
Who is Local Matters's largest funder?
Columbus Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Local Matters, with $1.0M across 24 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Local Matters received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Local Matters across 88 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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