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John J Christy FBO Laura

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 256029025

John J Christy FBO Laura is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,978 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,326 and the largest $4,326. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,735 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,3973$254,681
2024$12,7353$296,045
2025$12,9783$318,118

How to apply

John J Christy FBO Laura 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John J Christy FBO Laura funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania3$12,978

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Passavant Memorial Homes
Pittsburgh, PA
General operating$4,326
Beaver County Foundation Children's Home
Beaver, PA
General operating$4,326
Housing Authority of the County of Beaver
Beaver, PA
General operating$4,326

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John J Christy FBO Laura accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John J Christy FBO Laura give?

$12,978 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,326.

Who runs John J Christy FBO Laura?

Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

What does John J Christy FBO Laura fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and youth programs.

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