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Magnolia Star Foundation

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 473229925

Magnolia Star Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,800 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $13,500. 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 down from $60,700 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$52,90012$13,469
2024$60,70010$3,151
2025$24,8004$8,913

How to apply

Magnolia Star 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia1$13,500
Virginia1$5,000
Ohio1$4,000
Illinois1$2,300

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity
Atlanta, GA
General operating$13,500
The Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA
General operating$5,000
Goodyear Heights
Columbus, OH
General operating$4,000
Planned Parenthood
Chicago, IL
General operating$2,300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Magnolia Star Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Magnolia Star Foundation give?

$24,800 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs Magnolia Star Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

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