Encova Foundation of Ohio
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1712343 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARCHELLE MOORE |
|---|---|
| Address | 471 EAST BROAD ST, COLUMBUS OH 43215 |
| Phone | 6146296003 |
| Form and materials | LETTER, PURPOSE OF FUNDS, AMOUNT REQUESTED, CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $250,000 |
| Ohio Cancer Research Associates | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $75,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $57,346 |
| American Heart Association | Cleveland, OH | Annual operations | $50,000 |
| Pelotonia | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High School | Duluth, GA | Annual operations | $36,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio | Dublin, OH | Annual operations | $25,000 |
| Community Shelter Board | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $20,000 |
| Franklin County Historical Society | St Cadiz, OH | Annual operations | $15,000 |
| New Directions Career Center | Columbus, OH | Annual operations | $15,000 |
| Columbus Urban League | Nashville, TN | Annual operations | $15,000 |
| St Stephens Community House | Stone Mountain, GA | Annual operations | $15,000 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness | Chicago, IL | Annual operations | $12,700 |
| Seeds of Caring | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $12,500 |
| Gamma Iota Sigma | Fresno, CA | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Community Arts Project | Columbus, OH | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Future Possibilities | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Greater Columbus Arts Council | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Ron Clark Academy | Atlanta, GA | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| YWCA Housing Corporation | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Capital University | Bexley, OH | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Carnesville, GA | Annual operations | $10,000 |
| Law Enforcement Foundation | Dublin, OH | Annual operations | $7,500 |
| Per Scholas | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $7,500 |
| Ruling Our Experiences | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $7,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Central Ohio Chapter | Worthington, OH | Annual operations | $5,500 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Better Business Bureau Foundation of Central Ohio | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Columbus State Community College Development Found | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Ice Mentors | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio | Bethesda, MD | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum Op Corp | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Lambda Boule Foundation | Worthington, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Breathing Association | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| National African American Male Wellness Agency | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Student Success Stores | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $5,000 |
| Jazz Arts Group of Columbus | Columbus, OH | Annual operations | $4,000 |
| Ohio Special Olympics | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Simon Kenton Council | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $3,500 |
| National Diversity Council | Houston, TX | Annual operations | $3,200 |
| National Diversity Council | Houston, TX | Annual operations | $3,200 |
| Male Behavioral Health | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $3,000 |
| Alvis Inc | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $3,000 |
| Women for Economic and Leadership Development | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $3,000 |
| German Village Society | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $3,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Good Inc | Clayton, OH | Annual operations | $3,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $2,500 |
| Black Women in Nature | Carroll, OH | Annual operations | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Bellevue, OH | Annual operations | $2,500 |
| Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce | Columbus, OH | Annual operations | $2,500 |
| Huckleberry House | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | columbus, OH | Annual operations | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 93 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $964,696 | 93 |
| 2023 | $894,800 | 143 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1712343
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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