Now Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$172K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Now Foundation?
Now Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by SMS Foundation Inc ($35K), Greater Columbus Arts Council ($26K), Lululilly's Legacy Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $172K in grants to Now Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Foundation Inc | $35,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Greater Columbus Arts Council | $25,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lululilly's Legacy Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ohio Capital Impact Corporation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Philpott Family Foundation Dtd 121698 | $11,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation | $2,700 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| MI Angels' Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Benanav Family Foundation | $1,300 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation | $1,200 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Frances and Laurence Weinstein | $400 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Gulati Family Foundation Inc | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jane M and Bruce P Robert | $125 | 1 | 2025 |
| Spectemur Agendo Inc | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
| Solomon & Rose Turetsky Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2025 |
| The J R Stein Family Foundation | $40 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $68K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $68K.
What grants has Now Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Columbus Arts Council | GRANTS TO PROMOTE ART AND CULTURE IN COLUMBUS, OH | $25,500 |
| 2025 | Lululilly's Legacy Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | SMS Foundation Inc | WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Philpott Family Foundation Dtd 121698 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation | ANNUAL DRIVES | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2025 | Jane M and Bruce P Robert | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $125 |
| 2025 | Solomon & Rose Turetsky Foundation | TO ENHANCE THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH MANY STRATEGIES, INCLUDING ADVOCACY, LITIGATION AND EDUCATION | $50 |
| 2024 | Ohio Capital Impact Corporation | SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
| 2024 | SMS Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Philpott Family Foundation Dtd 121698 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | MI Angels' Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2024 | Benanav Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $300 |
| 2023 | The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | Greatest Need | $25,000 |
| 2023 | SMS Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Philpott Family Foundation Dtd 121698 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2023 | Benanav Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2022 | The Robert and Joyce Menschel Family Fdn | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | SMS Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Benanav Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2022 | Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $400 |
| 2022 | Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation | ANNUAL DRIVES | $200 |
| 2022 | Spectemur Agendo Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2021 | SMS Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $400 |
| 2021 | Frances and Laurence Weinstein | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Now Foundation?
Now Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by SMS Foundation Inc ($35K), Greater Columbus Arts Council ($26K), Lululilly's Legacy Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $172K in grants to Now Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Now Foundation's largest funder?
SMS Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Now Foundation, with $35K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Now Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $172K in grants to Now Foundation across 36 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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