Ohio State University Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$94.9M
Foundation funders
160
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds Ohio State University Foundation?
Ohio State University Foundation is funded by 160 grantmakers, led by The Wexner Family Charitable Fund ($21.3M), Columbus Foundation ($12.0M), The Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe Foundation ($10.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $94.9M in grants to Ohio State University Foundation between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2026) to $66.5M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
What grants has Ohio State University Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $62,750 |
| 2025 | The Wexner Family Charitable Fund | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF OHIO STATE BY PURSUING AND SECURING PRIVATE SUPPORT TO BENEFIT OHIO STATE STUDENTS, FACULTY, PROGRAMS, AND/OR FACILITIES. | $11,250,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $2,321,550 |
| 2025 | Wexner Center Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $2,123,131 |
| 2025 | The Weary Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - EDUCATIONAL | $1,492,000 |
| 2025 | McKesson Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,151,092 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $686,369 |
| 2025 | The John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation | EDUCATION | $650,000 |
| 2025 | Feeney Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $575,000 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | for Pelotonia Operational support | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Support for OSU programming and research | $489,445 |
| 2025 | Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH; SUICIDE PREVENTION | $485,000 |
| 2025 | The Krishan and Vicky Joshi | GENERAL SUPPORT | $422,461 |
| 2025 | Deloitte Foundation | LOCAL IMPACT GRANT, DELOITTE FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $324,450 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $306,365 |
| 2025 | Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE OHIO UNIVERSITY | $300,000 |
| 2025 | The Keenan Family Foundation | ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | $290,000 |
| 2025 | Alk Positive Inc | RESEARCH AGREEMENT | $274,620 |
| 2025 | WWMR Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Cleveland | GENERAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP | $210,500 |
| 2025 | Michael F Tweedle and Christine a | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Oda Dice Demarest Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $194,836 |
| 2025 | National 4-H Council | Education | $181,801 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | OSUWMC Comprehensive Burn Services Support | $180,000 |
| 2025 | Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $176,135 |
| 2025 | Fund for the City of New York Inc | PROMISE PROJECT GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | John B and Dareth Gerlach Foundation | EDUCATION | $140,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $137,500 |
| 2025 | Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Research | $136,349 |
| 2025 | Defiance Area Foundation Inc | SUPPORT | $132,250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ohio State University Foundation?
Ohio State University Foundation is funded by 160 grantmakers, led by The Wexner Family Charitable Fund ($21.3M), Columbus Foundation ($12.0M), The Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe Foundation ($10.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $94.9M in grants to Ohio State University Foundation between 2024–2026.
Who is Ohio State University Foundation's largest funder?
The Wexner Family Charitable Fund is the largest recorded funder of Ohio State University Foundation, with $21.3M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Ohio State University Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $94.9M in grants to Ohio State University Foundation across 200 grants from 160 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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