Private foundation · EIN 31-6210487 · Columbus, Ohio

The Sulsberger 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: 16 grants paid, $316K total, median $16K. 69% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$316K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in OH
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Zanesville Bd of EducationZanesville, OHEducation$47K
YMCAWashington, DCGeneral operating$47K
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$32K
Zanesville Concert AssnZanesville, OHCharitable objectives$32K
Zanesville Museum of ArtZanesville, OHCultural$32K
Gsmc FoundationZanesville, OHCharitable objectives$32K
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXGeneral operating$16K
Allwell Behavorial Health ServicesZanesville, OHMedical$16K
Zanesville Civic League IncZanesville, OHCharitable objectives$16K
Muskingum County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesZanesville, OHGeneral operating$9,484
American Cancer Society IncHagerstown, MDGeneral operating$6,323
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral operating$6,323
Big Brothers Big Sisters IncZanesville, OHCharitable objectives$6,323
Muskingum Respiratory CareZanesville, OHMedical$6,323
St James Episcopal ChurchZanesville, OHReligious$6,323
Pioneer & Historical SocietyZanesville, OHCharitable objectives$6,323

By state: Ohio 11 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · Texas 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Sulsberger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of First National Bank, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Sulsberger 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 The Sulsberger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $316K across 16 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does The Sulsberger Foundation give?

Ohio (11 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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