Ohio State University Foundation

Columbus, OH ·EIN 31-1145986 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$115.4M received 144 funders 200 grants · 2023–2025

Who funds Ohio State University Foundation?

Ohio State University Foundation is funded by 144 grantmakers, led by The Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe ($50.0M), The Timashev Family Foundation ($14.0M), Columbus Foundation ($10.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $115.4M in grants to Ohio State University Foundation between 2023–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
The Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe$50,000,00012023
The Timashev Family Foundation$13,993,33312023
Columbus Foundation$10,374,94512023
The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc$9,105,00042023–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$3,532,63922023–2024
Charles Koch Foundation$2,614,72632023–2024
Siemer Family Foundation$2,500,00012023
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$2,227,20022023–2024
American Electric Power Foundation$1,680,00042023–2024
Hummel Family Foundation$1,670,00042023–2024
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern$1,484,37522023–2024
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc$1,200,00022024
Kara J Trott Family Foundation Aka Life Leap$1,035,00032023–2024
Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc$1,015,00012024
Herbert W Hoover Foundation Pfdn$921,39022023–2024
The Chicago Community Trust$881,01622023–2024
Deloitte Foundation$676,50622023–2024
The Ayco Charitable Foundation$634,40022023–2024
The Lb Research and Education$600,00022023–2024
The John J and Pauline Gerlach$550,00032023
Charities Aid Foundation America$502,85512023
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund$501,00022023–2024
The Shanahan Family Charitable$500,00022023–2024
Silicon Valley Community Foundation$500,00012023
The Blackbaud Giving Fund$496,02422023–2024

Showing top 25 of 144 funders by total given.

What grants has Ohio State University Foundation received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025T Rowe Price Program for CharitableMULTIPLE$121,700
2025Edward G Mayers Charitable TrustGENERAL OPERATING$64,712
2025Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationGRANT FOR YOUTH SPORTS$50,000
2025The Lattin Family FoundationDAILY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT$16,977
2025Geiger-rosenblatt Charitable FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTIOIN$500
2025The Commonwealth FundMatching gifts for general operating support$153
2024The Austin E Knowlton Foundation IncBMEC BUILDING$6,000,000
2024National Philanthropic TrustCULTURE & ARTS$3,218,922
2024Charles Koch FoundationGeneral operating support$1,157,363
2024Charles Koch FoundationGeneral operating support$1,157,363
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$1,027,700
2024Belford Family Charitable Fund IncPUBLIC SERVICES$1,015,000
2024Trott Family Philanthropies IncFor the Schumaker Sports Center$1,000,000
2024The Robert D and Patricia E KernEMBEDDING EM INSTITUTIONALLY$839,375
2024Hummel Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$750,000
2024The Chicago Community TrustGeneral support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes$673,729
2024Herbert W Hoover Foundation PfdnGENERAL OPERATING$547,000
2024American Electric Power Foundation2020 AEP Foundation grant for Pelotonia Operational Support$500,000
2024Kara J Trott Family Foundation Aka Life LeapLife Leap Foundation Research Innovation Fund$500,000
2024Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT$305,000
2024Deloitte FoundationLOCAL IMPACT GRANT & DELOITTE FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING SCHOLARS PROGRAM$300,726
2024The Lb Research and EducationMEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS$300,000
2024The Meijer FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS$300,000
2024Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy FundEDUCATION$282,000
2024The Shanahan Family CharitableGeneral Purpose$250,000
2024The Matt & Ann Desch FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$250,000
2024Safelite FoundationHELP ORG SERVE CHARITY$250,000
2024Trott Family Philanthropies IncStars College Network Program$200,000
2024The Blackbaud Giving FundGENERAL SUPPORT$188,685
2024American Electric Power FoundationOSUWMC Comprehensive Burn Services Support$180,000

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Ohio State University Foundation?

Ohio State University Foundation is funded by 144 grantmakers, led by The Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe ($50.0M), The Timashev Family Foundation ($14.0M), Columbus Foundation ($10.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $115.4M in grants to Ohio State University Foundation between 2023–2025.

Who is Ohio State University Foundation's largest funder?

The Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe is the largest recorded funder of Ohio State University Foundation, with $50.0M across 1 grant (2023).

How much grant funding has Ohio State University Foundation received?

IRS 990 filings record $115.4M in grants to Ohio State University Foundation across 200 grants from 144 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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