Ohio Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$16.4M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
76
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Ohio Historical Society?
Ohio Historical Society is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Ohio Historical Society Foundation ($13.3M), Greater Columbus Arts Council ($1.9M), Waddell Foundation ($510K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.4M in grants to Ohio Historical Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Historical Society Foundation | $13,304,492 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Greater Columbus Arts Council | $1,863,112 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| Waddell Foundation | $510,000 | 20 | 2021–2025 |
| The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | $228,302 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| John Hauck Foundation Fifth Third Bank Na | $215,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| David a & Helen P Horn Charitable Trust | $101,940 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Stark Community Foundation | $70,750 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $16,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $15,462 | 1 | 2024 |
| Thomas C & Mary Ann Hays Fam Char Tr | $15,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ross-chillicothe Convention and Visitors | $14,663 | 1 | 2020 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nick and Edna Weller Charities Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Montei Foundation | $6,500 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Hieronymus Family Fund Inc | $3,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Richard D Hannan Family Foundation Fifth | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $835 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The George Foundation | $250 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Ohio Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Ohio Historical Society Foundation | THE GRANT AWARDED TO THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. IS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS AND MISSION OF THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. | $1,908,652 |
| 2024 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $47,729 |
| 2024 | John Hauck Foundation Fifth Third Bank Na | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Stark Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $15,462 |
| 2024 | Thomas C & Mary Ann Hays Fam Char Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Montei Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Hieronymus Family Fund Inc | HISTORICAL | $500 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $155 |
| 2023 | Ohio Historical Society Foundation | THE GRANT AWARDED TO THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. IS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS AND MISSION OF THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. | $2,108,851 |
| 2023 | Greater Columbus Arts Council | GRANTS TO PROMOTE ART AND CULTURE IN COLUMBUS | $731,704 |
| 2023 | John Hauck Foundation Fifth Third Bank Na | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $46,427 |
| 2023 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Waddell Foundation | HISTORICAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Stark Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas C & Mary Ann Hays Fam Char Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Hieronymus Family Fund Inc | HISTORICAL | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 76 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ohio Historical Society?
Ohio Historical Society is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Ohio Historical Society Foundation ($13.3M), Greater Columbus Arts Council ($1.9M), Waddell Foundation ($510K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.4M in grants to Ohio Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Ohio Historical Society's largest funder?
Ohio Historical Society Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ohio Historical Society, with $13.3M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Ohio Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.4M in grants to Ohio Historical Society across 76 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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