Columbus Female Benevolent Society
Accepts applications
Columbus Female Benevolent Society is a private foundation in Bexley, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,016 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $23,389. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$38,016
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$23,389
- Assets$27,471
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $50,520 the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,520 | 12 | $20,990 |
| 2024 | $38,016 | 13 | $27,471 |
How to apply
| Contact | Beth Sauer 104 N Remington Rd, Bexley, OH 43209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 361-8526 |
| What to submit | Verbal or written |
| Restrictions | Franklin county, Ohio |
What Columbus Female Benevolent Society funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $38,016 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 34 Indigent Direct Relief Recipients | Direct relief to individuals for rent, food and other living support, regular and temporary cases | $23,389 |
| Nnemap Inc | Food pantry | $3,700 |
| Broad St Presbyterian Church Food Pantry | Food pantry | $3,500 |
| Broad St Presbyterian Church | Infant and child center | $2,350 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | Infant starter kits and diapers and wipes, clothing, utilities | $1,869 |
| Pensioner Children Needs | Back to school and winter clothes for 3 children | $719 |
| Gahanna Residents in Need Grin | Feminine product needs/food for older children | $600 |
| Bishop Griffin Resource Center | Feminine hygiene needs | $500 |
| Mid-Ohio Workers Association | Infant food and diapers/feminine hygiene needs and food. | $500 |
| Pensioner Infant Needs | Infant needs | $285 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Community Wellness | Hygene packets for high school students | $271 |
| St Phillips Pantry | Feminine hygiene needs | $183 |
| Impact - Just in Time Closet | Feminine hygiene needs | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathy Willcox
- Jean Piper
- Elizabeth Sauer
- Jackie Comisar
- Jennifer Wood Zaranek
- Zoe Vandyke
- Lauren Willcox
- Wendy Hauswirth
- Nicole Papa
Questions people ask
Does Columbus Female Benevolent Society accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Columbus Female Benevolent Society give?
$38,016 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Columbus Female Benevolent Society?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathy Willcox (President (To May 2024)), Jean Piper (Treasurer (To May 2024)), Elizabeth Sauer (President (Begin June 2024)) and Jackie Comisar (Recording Secretary (To May 2024)) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Columbus Female Benevolent Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and youth programs.