Local Matters
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
26
Grants recorded
95
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Local Matters?
Local Matters is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by Columbus Foundation ($1.0M), American Electric Power Foundation ($308K), La Soupe Inc ($304K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Local Matters between 2019–2025.
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| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $109 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2019) to $523K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $405K.
What grants has Local Matters received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | La Soupe Inc | ODJFS GRANTS | $200,994 |
| 2025 | The Society of St Andrew Inc | TO PROVIDE NOURISHMENT TO HUNGRY NEIGHBORS | $52,174 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | Expanding Food Education and Access for Food Systems change in south columbus | $50,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Kroger CO Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Harry C Moores Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $18,000 |
| 2025 | Ingram-White Castle Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Cardinal Health Foundation | EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT\VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Cardinal Health Foundation | EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT\VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | $3,500 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $2,052 |
| 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 | American Electric Power Foundation | Harvest Ball Match | $35,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $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 for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $9,179 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | ENV. ADVOCACY | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Barbasol Foundation | Funds to be used for the food in schools program - teaching kids about the importance of healthy and nutritius food. | $5,000 |
| 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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 95 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Local Matters?
Local Matters is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by Columbus Foundation ($1.0M), American Electric Power Foundation ($308K), La Soupe Inc ($304K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M 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 $2.6M in grants to Local Matters across 95 grants from 26 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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