Cellarius Foundation
Invitation OnlyPickerington, Ohio · EIN 82-2818490 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$785K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $300,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace College | Winona Lake, IN | Created for more campaign | $401,622 |
| Grace Fellowship | Pickerington, OH | General fund | $300,000 |
| The Compass Academy | Pickerington, OH | Unrestricted gifts | $50,000 |
| Brightstart Learning | Macedonia, OH | Support for roots of grace | $15,000 |
| Camp Carl | Ravenna, OH | Giving tuesday - general fund | $10,102 |
| Grace Fellowship | Pickerington, OH | Lower lights ministries golf outing sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Pay It Forward Motors | Blacklick, OH | Grant for startup costs | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $785,224 | 7 |
| 2024 | $658,675 | 10 |
| 2023 | $643,890 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2818490
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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