Private foundation · EIN 31-1657317 · Heath, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Englefield 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $287K total, median $2,163. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$287K
Median grant
$2,163
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of NewarkNewark, OHCharity$50K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central OhioColumbus, OHCharity$50K
The JamesColumbus, OHCharity$50K
Hartford FairCroton, OHCharity$36K
Newark Campus Development FundNewark, OHCharity$20K
Mental Health America of Licking CountyNewark, OHCharity$15K
Licking County FoundationNewark, OHCharity$10K
Licking County Humane SocietyHeath, OHCharity$10K
Sheridan High School Athletic BoostersMounty Perry, OHCharity$10K
A Call to CollegeNewark, OHCharity$5,000
St Vincent HavenNewark, OHCharity$5,000
The Midland TheatreNewark, OHCharity$5,000
Lifewise Academy GranvilleGranville, OHCharity$3,000
Newark Catholic High SchoolNewark, OHCharity$3,000
Food Pantry Network of Licking CountyNewark, OHCharity$2,500
Hartford Independent Agricultural SocietyCroton, OHCharity$2,327
Elite PreparednessUtica, OHCharity$2,000
Twentieth Century Club FoundationNewark, OHCharity$2,000
National Child Safety CouncilAlliance, OHCharity$1,080
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry CountyNewark, OHCharity$1,000
Blessed SacramentNewark, OHCharity$1,000
Heart of a Warrior FarmGranville, OHCharity$750
Friends of the ShelterNewark, OHCharity$500
Kari's Cause AccoHeath, OHCharity$500
HsyaaHeath, OHCharity$275
Hospice of Central OhioNewark, OHCharity$250
Newton Township Fire DepartmentSt Louisville, OHCharity$250
Thorn Township Firefighters AssociationThornville, OHCharity$250
Licking County SheriffNewark, OHCharity$200
Licking County Master Gardeners VolunteersNewark, OHCharity$100
Northridge Athletic BoostersJohnstown, OHCharity$100
Hullabaloo Performing Arts TheatreHeath, OHCharity$85

About this foundation

Englefield Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Heath, Ohio, administered in care of F W Englefield III, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Englefield Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Englefield Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $287K across 32 grants, a median of $2,163.

Where does Englefield Foundation give?

Ohio (32 grants), per its latest filing.

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