Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Dublin, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $41.3 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.9 million. 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$41.3 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$331 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.5 million the year before.
9% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.4 million | 38 | $276 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 64 | $302 million |
| 2025 | $41.3 million | 65 | $331 million |
How to apply
Osteopathic Heritage 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 Osteopathic Heritage Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 62 | $11.9 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,845 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Foundation | To increase medical student scholarships, expand translational research focused on community impact and provide meaningful research experiences for osteopathic medical students. | $2.9 million |
| Ohio University | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio. | $1.2 million |
| Ohio University | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio. | $1.2 million |
| Ohio University | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio. | $1.2 million |
| Ohio University | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast ohio. | $1.2 million |
| The Buckeye Ranch | To support new construction and renovations for the addition of psychiatric residential treatment facility, addressing the critical gap in the youth behavioral health continuum of care in central ohio. | $333,333 |
| St Vincent Family Services | To support facility updates to enhance program capacity and efficiencies, decrease wait time and improve treatment experience of incoming clients seeking same-day access to youth behavioral health services. | $332,500 |
| Columbus State Community College | To support equipment upgrades and address financial barriers for students entering health science programs to increase the healthcare workforce in central ohio. | $265,000 |
| St Vincent Family Services | To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client intake and program outcomes. | $250,000 |
| The Buckeye Ranch | To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client intake and program outcomes. | $250,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | To partner with the nelsonville community foundation to support initiatives benefitting nelsonville and the surrounding communities of buchtel, carbon hill and murray city. | $162,500 |
| Community Housing Network | To support furnishings for a permanent supportive housing project serving adults aged 55 and older experiencing homelessness and behavioral health challenges. | $150,000 |
| Hocking Athens Perry Community Action | To improve access to healthy foods for vulnerable populations in southeastern ohio through a funding collaborative to support food pantries in the region. | $150,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | To increase capacity of the meals-on-wheels home delivery program, serving the health and nutrition needs of older adults and individuals with medical challenges in franklin county. | $150,000 |
| Mental Health America of Ohio | To expand organizational capacity to address increased demand in services through community outreach and support groups. | $125,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | To increase the production and distribution of local, healthy food in the hilltop neighborhood and other low-income communities in franklin county, and to create economic opportunities through agricultural careers for franklin county residents. | $112,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Cenrtal Ohio | To expand behavioral health services through staff training and certification in trauma-informed care and the addition of a licensed social worker. | $100,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Central Ohio | To increase capacity of the franklinton family service center to serve more vulnerable families affected by homelessness, domestic violence or other significant life changes. | $100,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Central Ohio | To increase capacity of the franklinton family service center to serve more vulnerable families affected by homelessness, domestic violence or other significant life changes. | $100,000 |
| Stuart's Opera House | To support expansion of the arts education program and its affordable, accessible programming for nelsonville and surrounding communities. | $100,000 |
| Stuart's Opera House | To support expansion of the arts education program and its affordable, accessible programming for nelsonville and surrounding communities. | $100,000 |
| Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services | To support the community health navigation team, expanding outreach, education and health-promoting services to immigrant and refugee populations in franklin county. | $98,720 |
| Produce Perks Midwest Inc | To support expansion and impact of nutrition incentive program in central and southeastern ohio. | $98,225 |
| Communities in Schools of Ohio | To provide comprehensive support to improve student success in the south-western city school district. | $95,000 |
| Alvis Inc | To build organizational capacity by increasing workforce retention and recruitment, enhancing leadership development and succession planning, and increasing impact through curriculum development and staff training. | $89,312 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | To provide nutrition education and diabetes management support to low-income clients. | $80,594 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | To provide nutrition education and diabetes management support to low-income clients. | $80,594 |
| Physicians Careconnection | To improve the health of families living on the westside of columbus through interventions addressing food security, housing stability and healthcare access. | $66,667 |
| Physicians Careconnection | To improve the health of families living on the westside of columbus through interventions addressing food security, housing stability and healthcare access. | $66,667 |
| Hopewell Health Centers | To establish an extended function dental auxiliary (efda) program to serve the dental needs of individuals in athens and hocking counties. | $60,000 |
| Lower Lights Christian Health Center | To increase access to behavioral health and other health-related services for clients by embedding patient advocates within healthcare teams. | $60,000 |
| Lower Lights Christian Health Center | To increase access to behavioral health and other health-related services for clients by embedding patient advocates within healthcare teams. | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Cenrtal Ohio | To expand behavioral health services through staff training and certification in trauma-informed care and the addition of a licensed social worker. | $50,000 |
| New Directions Career Center | To support the expansion of workforce and career counseling programs for low-income women and a pilot workforce program for women 55 and older. | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Ohio | To provide comprehensive support to improve student success in the south-western city school district. | $47,500 |
| Mental Health America of Ohio | To expand organizational capacity to address increased demand in services through community outreach and support groups. | $46,624 |
| Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (Acenet) | To expand the reach and impact of the produce prescription program in southeastern ohio. | $43,600 |
| Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (Acenet) | To expand the reach and impact of the produce prescription program in southeastern ohio. | $43,600 |
| Athens County Foundation | To support the capacity building needs of athens county nonprofit organizations and the new leadership athens county youth (lacy) program | $40,000 |
| Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services | To support the community health navigation team, expanding outreach, education and health-promoting services to immigrant and refugee populations in franklin county. | $38,469 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Palma Do
- Mr Jeffrey D Hutchison
- Mr Ronald G Linville
- Rebecca Devillers Do
- Thomas M Anderson Do
- Thomas E Baker Do
- Mr Steven E Cox
- George O Faerber Do
- Paige S Gutheil Do
- Ms Charlene L Kopchick
- Dana M Kromer Do
- Mr Robert C Overs
- Edward W Schreck Do
- Mr Mark R Seckinger
- Mr Richard A Vincent
Questions people ask
Does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation give?
$41.3 million in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Osteopathic Heritage Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Palma Do (Board Chairman), Mr Jeffrey D Hutchison (Vice Chair), Mr Ronald G Linville (Treasurer) and Rebecca Devillers Do (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.