The George Foundation
Accepts applications
The George Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $396,164 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$396,164
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $388,058 the year before.
18% 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 | $385,966 | 47 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $388,058 | 46 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $396,164 | 50 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jack George 2627 Johnston Road, Columbus, OH 43220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 451-5468 |
| What to submit | Letter - none required |
What The George Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $386,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | 3 | $1,300 |
| Missouri | 6 | $1,159 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1,050 |
| New York | 3 | $800 |
| Texas | 1 | $300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra Columbus Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Ballet Metropolitan Ballet Metropolitan | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Wosu Stations Fund Wosu Stations Fund | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Kalona Historical Society Kalona Historical Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Humane Society Capital Area Humane Society | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Nature Conservancy Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Columbus Museum of Art Columbus Museum of Art | Charitable | $1,075 |
| Pro Musica Pro Musica | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ohio State Univ Bucks for Charity Ohio State Univ Bucks for Charity | Charitable | $500 |
| Colony Cats & Dogs Rescue Colony Cats & Dogs Rescue | Charitable | $450 |
| Ohio Wildlife Center Ohio Wildlife Center | Charitable | $450 |
| World Wildlife Fund World Wildlife Fund | Charitable | $450 |
| National Audubon Society National Audubon Society | Charitable | $400 |
| Bat Conservation International Bat Conservation International | Charitable | $300 |
| St Louis Science Center St Louis Science Center | Charitable | $299 |
| St Louis Art Museum St Louis Art Museum | Charitable | $260 |
| Capa Capa | Charitable | $250 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden Missouri Botanical Garden | Charitable | $250 |
| Alley Cat Allies Alley Cat Allies | Charitable | $200 |
| Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology | Charitable | $200 |
| Cozy Cat Cottage Cozy Cat Cottage | Charitable | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $200 |
| Early Music in Columbus Early Music in Columbus | Charitable | $150 |
| Missouri Humane Society Missouri Humane Society | Charitable | $150 |
| American Rivers American Rivers | Charitable | $100 |
| ASPCA ASPCA | Charitable | $100 |
| Chamber Music Columbus Chamber Music Columbus | Charitable | $100 |
| Columbus Zoo Columbus Zoo | Charitable | $100 |
| Environmental Defense Environmental Defense | Charitable | $100 |
| Great Smokey Mtn History Society Great Smokey Mtn History Society | Charitable | $100 |
| League of Women Voters League of Women Voters | Charitable | $100 |
| Mid Ohio Food Bank Mid Ohio Food Bank | Charitable | $100 |
| Missouri Historical Society Missouri Historical Society | Charitable | $100 |
| NAACP NAACP | Charitable | $100 |
| National Parks & Conservation Assoc National Parks & Conservation Assoc | Charitable | $100 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable | $100 |
| Ohio Environmental Council Ohio Environmental Council | Charitable | $100 |
| Otterbein University Theatre Otterbein University Theatre | Charitable | $100 |
| Raptor Resource Project Raptor Resource Project | Charitable | $100 |
| Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack George
- Joan George
- Carol George
- Sarah George
Questions people ask
Does The George Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The George Foundation give?
$396,164 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs The George Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack George (President), Joan George (Sec/Treas), Carol George (Trustee) and Sarah George (Trustee).
What does The George Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and animals.