The Macbea Foundation
Accepts applications
The Macbea Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
26% 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 | $2.2 million | 43 | $25.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 47 | $25.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 46 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Suzanne R Galyardt 52 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 464-5682 |
| What to submit | No required format |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What The Macbea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 43 | $2.7 million |
| New York | 2 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Catholic Church | Crisis support | $500,000 |
| Star House | Homeless shelter | $500,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Beamac fund | $250,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Robert j. Anthony fund | $200,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Community enrichment fund | $100,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Charles blessing fund | $100,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Anthony charles fund | $100,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundatio | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | First responder assistance | $100,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective | Provide food to the poor | $60,000 |
| Holy Family Soup Kitchen | Food pantry | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Food pantry | $50,000 |
| Saint Jude Children's Hospital | Cancer research | $50,000 |
| St Francis Center | Food pantry and clothing center | $50,000 |
| The Eye Cancer Foundation | Cancer research | $50,000 |
| Warm | Food pantry | $50,000 |
| Homeport | Affordable homes | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army of Central Ohio | Food banks | $35,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Columbus | Serving needs of children | $34,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | Meals on wheels | $30,000 |
| Lower Lights Ministries | Crisis support | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Faith mission | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Charitable Care Fund | Cancer research | $25,000 |
| The Refuge | Faith based addiction recovery | $25,000 |
| Westfall Cares | Student food & essential needs | $24,000 |
| American Red Cross | Armed forces program of columbus | $23,700 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School | Digital textbooks | $20,000 |
| Epilepsy Alliance Ohio | Support for epilepsy | $20,000 |
| Flat Rock Homes | Crisis support | $20,000 |
| Little Bottoms Free Store | Diaper, wipes, and baby clothes | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Choices program | $20,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Ohio | Vision care outreach | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Community service | $20,000 |
| Licking County Coalition of Care | Crisis support | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Health of children & families | $15,000 |
| Together We Grow | Community garden | $15,000 |
| Big Walnut Friends Who Share | Crisis support | $14,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Disabled veterans | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth's Hope Pregnancy Resource Center | Pregnancy resouces | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Delaware County | Homeless shelter & family assistance | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George M Hoffman
- Robert M Hetterscheidt
- Suzanne R Galyardt
Questions people ask
Does The Macbea Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does The Macbea Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Macbea Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George M Hoffman (President), Robert M Hetterscheidt (Director) and Suzanne R Galyardt (Treasurer/Se).
What does The Macbea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and housing and homelessness.