Foundations that fund organizations in Columbia, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbia nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $8,000 to Columbia organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbia around $2,500. 1 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbia
- $8,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in OH
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park National Corporation Foundation | Newark, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| Allen and Shirley Speiser Foundation Inc Stanley Brooks | Glenmoore, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | unrestricted contributions |
| Geiger-Rosenblatt Charitable Foundation Inc | Florham Park, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General contribution |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Columbia, Ohio?
Park National Corporation Foundation, Allen and Shirley Speiser Foundation Inc Stanley Brooks, Geiger-Rosenblatt Charitable Foundation Inc reported grants to Columbia organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Columbia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.