Columbus Medical Research Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Columbus Medical Research Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,578 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $49,000 | 4 | $968,333 |
| 2024 | $50,578 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $69,500 | 6 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Columbus Medical Research Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Columbus Medical Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $60,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Research Institute | Research-pediatric rheumatology | $15,000 |
| The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine | Research study -stabilin-1 targeting | $15,000 |
| The Ohio State University Department of Pathology | Research study-inflammatory myositi | $15,000 |
| The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine | Annual rheumatology symposium | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Empowering connections symposium | $9,500 |
| The Ohio State University Department of Pathology | Immunology seminar series | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- F Donald Rothermich
- Elizabeth A Tschosik
- Margaret M Vanderbrook
- Stacy Ardoin MD
- Thomas J Bonasera
- Ronald L Whisler MD
- Joseph Ruane
- Stacey Maham
Questions people ask
Does Columbus Medical Research Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Columbus Medical Research Foundation give?
$69,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Columbus Medical Research Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists F Donald Rothermich (Chair/Presid), Elizabeth A Tschosik (Vice Preside), Margaret M Vanderbrook (Secretary/Tr) and Stacy Ardoin MD (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Columbus Medical Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.