The Wexner Family Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Wexner Family Charitable Fund is a private foundation in New Albany, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $72.2 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $11.3 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$72.2 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$11.3 million
- Assets$157 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42.0 million the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91.2 million | 18 | $141 million |
| 2024 | $42.0 million | 26 | $219 million |
| 2025 | $72.2 million | 33 | $157 million |
How to apply
The Wexner Family Charitable Fund 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.
What The Wexner Family Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $42.2 million |
| California | 5 | $10.4 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $10.1 million |
| New York | 5 | $8.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $200,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Foundation | To advance the mission of ohio state by pursuing and securing private support to benefit ohio state students, faculty, programs, and/or facilities. | $11.3 million |
| KIPP Foundation | To build a network of public charter schools that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and character strengths necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. | $10.0 million |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | To protect open land and special places of the roaring fork and middle colorado river valleys for wildlife, agriculture, and community. | $9.8 million |
| Wexner Foundation | Support the development of jewish professional and volunteer leaders | $8.0 million |
| Columbus Jewish Federation | To make jewish life vibrant, accessible and safe locally, in israel and around the world. | $7.7 million |
| Highlands II Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund | To grow the american tradition of philanthropy by providing programs that make charitable giving accessible, simple, and effective. Fidelity charitable actively helps donors build their own personal charitable mission statements to make their giving more focused and impactful. | $5.4 million |
| Jewish Federations of North America | To support social welfare, social services and educational needs of the jewish community | $5.0 million |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | General support of an academic pediatric medical center designed to manage the most complex of diseases. | $5.0 million |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. | $2.0 million |
| The Journey Foundation | To invest in individuals, families, and organizations throughout our community through acts of service, financial assistance, and special events. | $1.5 million |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To provide relief for, and to minister to the physical well-being of needy persons in israel, to support and maintain public hospitals, clinics, to relieve sickness and distress, and to prevent plague and disease in israel. | $1.3 million |
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum | To honor and positively impact the lives of veterans, their families and communities through sharing the veteran experience. | $1.0 million |
| Individual | $1.0 million | |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation | To inspire, grow and sustain jewish life in columbus, israel and around the world | $900,000 |
| Global Newborn Solutions Inc | Develop medical innovations to address the most vital components of neonatal health and survivial in resource-limited settings | $500,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | To keep the white river national forest and nearby blm lands more or less "as is and, where possible, to restore wildness to this nationally important landscape. | $300,000 |
| PEOPLE4PEACE | To be a leading voice in educating and enlightening audiences worldwide about the middle east, particularly regarding israel's challenges and rights. | $250,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc | To enrich the quality of jewish life in miami-dade county by bringing comfort and hope to the vulnerable and by investing in programs that build jewish knowledge, identity and peoplehood. | $200,000 |
| The Columbus Foundation | Support the improvement of the community's quality of life to benefit all residents | $153,000 |
| Agudas Achim Congregation | General support of a warm, traditional, egalitarian, family-friendly, and highly participatory synagogue. | $100,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | To provide emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. | $100,000 |
| Gigi's Shelter for Dogs | Provides homeless dogs with access to quality shelter, veterinary, behavior, and adoption services at our state-of-the-art campus in columbus, ohio. | $100,000 |
| Individual | To raise and mobilize charitable donations to help individuals and communities impacted by crises, natural disasters, and social inequalities. To manage funds on behalf of strategic partners and distribute grants to individuals facing hardship and nonprofits addressing critical needs. | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | To provide essential equipment, training and public outreach programs for the los angeles fire department to supplement city resources. | $100,000 |
| Ohio Governor's Imagination Library | To promote and encourage reading by the children of the state of ohio. | $100,000 |
| Urban Association of Forestry & Fire Professionals | To increase wildfire personnel from non-traditional and underrepresented communities, providing them the training, skills, resources, and experiences needed to secure gainful employment. | $100,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | To raise and manage philanthropic support for the current and future needs of aspen valley hospital. | $75,000 |
| American National Red Cross | To provide relief and support to those in crisis. | $50,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | To help deliver better health to millions around the world impacted by poverty and disaster. | $50,000 |
| KIPP New York Inc | To create joyful, academically excellent charter schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. | $50,000 |
| Uset Foundation Inc | To help provide funding for the high performance competition, training, coaching, travel and educational needs of america's elite and developing athletes and horses. | $50,000 |
| Redstone Historical Society | To preserve, present, and protect local historic sites, documents, artifacts, and stories; and to encourage public awareness and participation through events and activities. | $20,000 |
| PBJ Connections | To support behavioral health therapy for children, adults and families | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie H Wexner
- Abigail Wexner
- Peg Ugland
Questions people ask
Does The Wexner Family Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wexner Family Charitable Fund give?
$72.2 million in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The Wexner Family Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie H Wexner (President), Abigail Wexner (Director) and Peg Ugland (Treasurer).
What does The Wexner Family Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.