Grantmaking

This collection of staff research provides a list of behavioral and mental health funders in Ohio.

Philanthropy Ohio urges Senators Husted and Moreno to oppose excise tax increases proposed in the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," as these changes would significantly reduce the capacity of Ohio private foundations to fund essential community services.

This program shares insights on understanding how rural grantmaking fits into equitable grantmaking strategies, strategies to support collaborative solutions that improve economic mobility in rural communitie and field examples and resources to support funders in this space.

This resource provides a comparative overview for philanthropists considering various giving options. It covers direct contributions, community foundation-based funds, donor-advised funds, starting a foundation, as well as frequently asked questions about making contributions and options for estate and planned giving.

The spring Philanthropy Review edition features reflections from four new CEOs on their first 180 or 365 days; the latest Ohio foundation giving data in our annual Ohio Gives report; Kerri Mollard's view on the role of governance in organizational success; a welcome to four new board members, as well as two new corporate foundation directors, and more!

Philanthropy Ohio administered a member survey on recent federal funding decisions in February 2025. The results highlight the variety of ways members are responding to the political reality of potential funding cuts, eliminated DEIB efforts, deportations and other challenges to “business as usual.” Read about the ways funders in Ohio are leaning in.

This collection of responses from community foundation members discusses new ways to fund childcare in their community.

This collection of responses and staff research delves into how various organizations decide on whether or not to publish scholarship recipient names for publication as well as provides samples of language that can be included in disclosure agreements.