Private foundation · EIN 31-1111800 · Westerville, Ohio

George Edward Durell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $7,500. 73% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$1.1M
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in OH
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.1M; Part I reports $628K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI1st half of support for 2024 free market forum$250K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI2nd half of support for 2024 free market forum$250K
National Christian FoundationColumbus, OHSupport of the for columbus fund - mission increase$140K
Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MIColumbus leadership;mini-grants;fmf;case$100K
Forge Leadership NetworkDayton, OHGeneral operating support$50K
Mercatus CenterArlington, VASupport academic fellowship programs$50K
National Christian FoundationColumbus, OHSupport of faith for culture$50K
The Global Orphan Project IncKansas City, MOSupport of care portal$50K
Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DESupport of digital marketing & williams college$25K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesDublin, OHGeneral operating support$20K
Prevention Action AllianceColumbus, OHSupport of g.a.p. network$15K
Prevention Action AllianceColumbus, OHSupport of g.a.p. network$12K
Living on the EdgeSuwanee, GAGeneral operating support$10K
Central Ohio Youth for ChristColumbus, OHSupport dtq & campus life ministries$10K
For ColumbusColumbus, OHSupport columbus discipleship network$10K
Worthington Christian SchoolsWorthington, OHSupport of greater things campaign & plan$7,500
Lifewise AcademyHilliard, OHSupport of lifewise vision fund$7,500
Gracehaven IncColumbus, OHGeneral operating support$7,500
International Friendships IncColumbus, OHGeneral operating support$5,000
Festa MinistriesHilliard, OHSupport of city reaching luncheon$5,000
Canine Companions - North Central RegionNew Albany, OHGeneral operating support$5,000
Archway InstitutePunta Gorda, FLGeneral operating support$5,000
Prevention Action AllianceColumbus, OHGeneral operating support$5,000
Dare2shareArvada, COGeneral operating support$5,000
Global Village Vineyard ChurchColumbus, OHGeneral operating support$5,000
Festa MinistriesHilliard, OHSupport family esl program$5,000
For ColumbusColumbus, OHSupport columbus discipleship network$5,000
Festa MinistriesHilliard, OHSupport family esl program$5,000
Young LifeWest Chester, OHSupport of university of cincinnati ministry$5,000
The Addict's Parent UnitedColumbus, OHSupport of parent's annual event$3,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesDublin, OHSupport whole in one program$2,500
Fellowship of Christian AthletesDublin, OHSupport whole in one program$2,500
Center for Christian VirtueColumbus, OHSupport of essential summit event$2,500

By state: Michigan 3 · Ohio 24 · Virginia 1 · Missouri 1 · Delaware 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

George Edward Durell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westerville, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does George Edward Durell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does George Edward Durell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 33 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does George Edward Durell Foundation give?

Michigan (3 grants), Ohio (24 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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