Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
Invitation OnlyDublin, Ohio · EIN 31-6056252 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$12M
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$331.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,500 and $100,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Foundation | Athens, OH | To increase medical student scholarships, expand translational research focused on community impact and provide meaningful research… | $2,872,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the… | $1,188,478 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the… | $1,188,477 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the… | $1,188,477 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the… | $1,188,477 |
| The Buckeye Ranch | Columbus, OH | To support new construction and renovations for the addition of psychiatric residential treatment facility, addressing the critical gap in… | $333,333 |
| St Vincent Family Services | Columbus, OH | To support facility updates to enhance program capacity and efficiencies, decrease wait time and improve treatment experience of incoming… | $332,500 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | To support equipment upgrades and address financial barriers for students entering health science programs to increase the healthcare… | $265,000 |
| St Vincent Family Services | Columbus, OH | To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client… | $250,000 |
| The Buckeye Ranch | Columbus, OH | To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client… | $250,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | Nelsonville, OH | To partner with the nelsonville community foundation to support initiatives benefitting nelsonville and the surrounding communities of… | $162,500 |
| Community Housing Network | Columbus, OH | To support furnishings for a permanent supportive housing project serving adults aged 55 and older experiencing homelessness and behavioral… | $150,000 |
| Hocking Athens Perry Community Action | Glouster, OH | To improve access to healthy foods for vulnerable populations in southeastern ohio through a funding collaborative to support food pantries… | $150,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | Columbus, OH | To increase capacity of the meals-on-wheels home delivery program, serving the health and nutrition needs of older adults and individuals… | $150,000 |
| Mental Health America of Ohio | Columbus, OH | To expand organizational capacity to address increased demand in services through community outreach and support groups. | $125,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Grove City, OH | To increase the production and distribution of local, healthy food in the hilltop neighborhood and other low-income communities in franklin… | $112,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Cenrtal Ohio | Columbus, OH | To expand behavioral health services through staff training and certification in trauma-informed care and the addition of a licensed social… | $100,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | To increase capacity of the franklinton family service center to serve more vulnerable families affected by homelessness, domestic violence… | $100,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | To increase capacity of the franklinton family service center to serve more vulnerable families affected by homelessness, domestic violence… | $100,000 |
| Stuart's Opera House | Nelsonville, OH | To support expansion of the arts education program and its affordable, accessible programming for nelsonville and surrounding communities. | $100,000 |
| Stuart's Opera House | Nelsonville, OH | To support expansion of the arts education program and its affordable, accessible programming for nelsonville and surrounding communities. | $100,000 |
| Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services | Whitehall, OH | To support the community health navigation team, expanding outreach, education and health-promoting services to immigrant and refugee… | $98,720 |
| Produce Perks Midwest Inc | Cincinnati, OH | To support expansion and impact of nutrition incentive program in central and southeastern ohio. | $98,225 |
| Communities in Schools of Ohio | Columbus, OH | To provide comprehensive support to improve student success in the south-western city school district. | $95,000 |
| Alvis Inc | Columbus, OH | To build organizational capacity by increasing workforce retention and recruitment, enhancing leadership development and succession… | $89,312 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | To provide nutrition education and diabetes management support to low-income clients. | $80,594 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | To provide nutrition education and diabetes management support to low-income clients. | $80,594 |
| Physicians Careconnection | Columbus, OH | To improve the health of families living on the westside of columbus through interventions addressing food security, housing stability and… | $66,667 |
| Physicians Careconnection | Columbus, OH | To improve the health of families living on the westside of columbus through interventions addressing food security, housing stability and… | $66,667 |
| Hopewell Health Centers | Chillicothe, OH | To establish an extended function dental auxiliary (efda) program to serve the dental needs of individuals in athens and hocking counties. | $60,000 |
| Lower Lights Christian Health Center | Columbus, OH | To increase access to behavioral health and other health-related services for clients by embedding patient advocates within healthcare… | $60,000 |
| Lower Lights Christian Health Center | Columbus, OH | To increase access to behavioral health and other health-related services for clients by embedding patient advocates within healthcare… | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Cenrtal Ohio | Columbus, OH | To expand behavioral health services through staff training and certification in trauma-informed care and the addition of a licensed social… | $50,000 |
| New Directions Career Center | Columbus, OH | To support the expansion of workforce and career counseling programs for low-income women and a pilot workforce program for women 55 and… | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Ohio | Columbus, OH | To provide comprehensive support to improve student success in the south-western city school district. | $47,500 |
| Mental Health America of Ohio | Columbus, OH | To expand organizational capacity to address increased demand in services through community outreach and support groups. | $46,624 |
| Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (Acenet) | Athens, OH | To expand the reach and impact of the produce prescription program in southeastern ohio. | $43,600 |
| Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (Acenet) | Athens, OH | To expand the reach and impact of the produce prescription program in southeastern ohio. | $43,600 |
| Athens County Foundation | Athens, OH | To support the capacity building needs of athens county nonprofit organizations and the new leadership athens county youth (lacy) program | $40,000 |
| Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services | Whitehall, OH | To support the community health navigation team, expanding outreach, education and health-promoting services to immigrant and refugee… | $38,469 |
| Athens County Foundation | Athens, OH | To positively impact the health and quality of life in nelsonville, ohio and surrounding communities through a funding partnership with the… | $35,000 |
| Integrated Services for Behavioral Health | Columbus, OH | To add a community behavioral health worker to provide behavioral health and support services for youth and families in nelsonville. | $35,000 |
| John W Clem Recovery House | Athens, OH | To build staff capacity to further support residents in sustaining long-term recovery. | $35,000 |
| Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | To help low-income individuals and families in athens county maintain and access housing through legal representation. | $35,000 |
| American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine | Bethesd, MD | To convene leaders in the osteopathic profession to support creation of a national framework for advancing key aspects of osteopathic… | $25,845 |
| New Directions Career Center | Columbus, OH | To support the expansion of workforce and career counseling programs for low-income women and a pilot workforce program for women 55 and… | $25,000 |
| Dublin Food Pantry | Dublin, OH | To support the annual community fundraiser to address food insecurity in the dublin community. | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | Nelsonville, OH | To partner with the nelsonville community foundation to support initiatives benefitting nelsonville and the surrounding communities of… | $20,000 |
| Athens Photographic Project | Athens, OH | To expand access to art-based, peer support services to increase quality of life for individuals in athens and hocking counties… | $17,500 |
| Athens Photographic Project | Athens, OH | To expand access to art-based, peer support services to increase quality of life for individuals in athens and hocking counties… | $17,500 |
| John W Clem Recovery House | Athens, OH | To build staff capacity to further support residents in sustaining long-term recovery. | $17,500 |
| Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | To help low-income individuals and families in athens county maintain and access housing through legal representation. | $17,500 |
| Athens County Foundation | Athens, OH | To positively impact the health and quality of life in nelsonville, ohio and surrounding communities through a funding partnership with the… | $15,000 |
| Hopewell Health Centers | Chillicothe, OH | To establish an extended function dental auxiliary (efda) program to serve the dental needs of individuals in athens and hocking counties. | $10,000 |
| Alvis Inc | Columbus, OH | To support the family and childrens program to restore dignity, reunite families, reduce recidivism and transform lives affected by… | $5,000 |
| American Osteopathic Foundation | Chicago, IL | To support the american osteopathic foundation 2025 honors gala, which benefits programs and services that promote osteopathic medicine. | $5,000 |
| Directions for Youth and Families | Columbus, OH | To support the event's mission of building and inspiring hope, healing and resilience for youth, families and communities through… | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Family Services | Columbus, OH | To provide families a comprehensive, full-service range of youth behavioral health services. | $5,000 |
| The Buckeye Ranch | Columbus, OH | To raise hope and healing for youth and families supported by mental health and foster care services. | $5,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | To co-sponsor, with the columbus osteopathic association, the 2025 heritage college of osteopathic medicine dublin campus orientation week… | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Foundation | Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the… | $44,628,000 |
| Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Svs Board | Athens, OH | To support the phase vii project. | $300,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,979,827 | 67 |
| 2024 | $12,554,505 | 85 |
| 2023 | $11,400,815 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642319349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6056252
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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