Private foundation · EIN 31-6175971 · Columbus, Ohio

Kibble 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: 15 grants paid, $255K total, median $3,500. 60% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$255K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in OH
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohio UniversityAthens, OHScholarships$164K
University of Rio GrandeRio Grande, OHScholarships$32K
Washington State Community CollegeMarietta, OHScholarships$16K
Hiawatha PTOHiawatha, IAGeneral operating$8,500
Sand Hill CemeteryLong Bottom, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Long Bottom United Methodist ChurchLongbottom, OHGeneral operating$4,500
Greater Marietta Community Food PantryMarietta, OHGeneral operating$3,750
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHScholarships$3,500
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OHScholarships$3,500
Miami UniversityOxford, OHScholarships$3,500
West Virginia University - ParkersburgParkersburg, WVScholarships$3,500
Golden Harvest Food PantryBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$2,500
Humane Society of the Ohio ValleyMarietta, OHGeneral operating$2,000
Okemos Community ChurchOkemos, MIGeneral operating$2,000
St Vincent de Paul SocietyMaryland Heights, MOGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Ohio 9 · Iowa 1 · New Hampshire 1 · West Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Kibble Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1979. 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 Kibble 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 Kibble Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $255K across 15 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Kibble Foundation give?

Ohio (9 grants), Iowa (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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