The Columbia Foundation
Historical FunderColumbia, Missouri · EIN 46-2874852 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $996 and $12,300.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Alfredo Martin |
|---|---|
| Address | 1391 E Boone Industrial Blvd, Columbia MO 65202 |
| Phone | 9175201121 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31ST. |
| Restrictions | TO QUALIFY PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: REQUESTS OF UP TO $2,500 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN MISSOURI PREFERABLY FOCUSING ON CHILDREN, EDUCATION AND LITERACY, AND THE ARTS (BUT NOT REQUIRED) |
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
80% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atlanta Opera | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $56,682 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mo | Columbia, MO | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Chamber Players Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $13,000 |
| The Howard School Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $12,300 |
| Piedmont Park Conservancy | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $7,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Columbia | Columbia, MO | General operating funds | $6,925 |
| Front Runners | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $6,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds - the atlanta symphony orchestra | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Ballet | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $1,167 |
| Fox Theatre Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $996 |
| Kudzu Defense Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $500 |
| Out Front Theatre Company Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $259 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds - high museum of art | $182 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,011 | 15 |
| 2023 | $184,365 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104241
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2874852
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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