Nationwide Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nationwide Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $33.4 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $446,393 and the largest $33.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$33.4 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$446,393
- Largest grant$33.2 million
- Assets$90.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $39.9 million the year before.
33% 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 | $39.9 million | 3 | $84.1 million |
| 2024 | $33.4 million | 3 | $90.2 million |
How to apply
Nationwide 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 Nationwide Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $33.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Foundation 2024 Grants | Grants paid to various foundations in 2024, please see attached Part XIV Grant for support. | $33.2 million |
| Matching Education Gifts | Matching Education Gift sent to various entities, please see attached Part XV Grant for support. | $446,393 |
| Leadership and Volunteer Grants | Other Leadership and Volunteer Grants paid to various foundations, please see attached Part XV Grant for support. | $63,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Jester Chad A
- Rost Kristen
- Walker Tonya G
- Walker Kirt A
- Skingle Denise L
- Hartman Mark E
- Garman David A
- Porteus Brent R
- Hirsch Stephen F
- Marc A Howze
- Toelle Michael J
- Kevin P Scheiderer
- Pemela K M Beall
- Anthony L Sutch
Questions people ask
Does Nationwide Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nationwide Foundation give?
$33.4 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $446,393.
Who runs Nationwide Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jester Chad A (President), Rost Kristen (Vice President), Walker Tonya G (Assistant Treasurer) and Walker Kirt A (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Nationwide Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.