Who funds youth sports and recreation in Ohio
From 2022 to 2025, 607 foundations and charities reported 2,163 grants to 489 youth sports and recreation nonprofits in Ohio. The typical grant was $10,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Columbus Foundation (32), Greater Cincinnati Foundation (22) and Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (19).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most youth sports and recreation nonprofits in Ohio
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | 32 | $20,250 | 2024 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | 22 | $17,778 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 19 | $750 | 2024 |
| Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation Coraopolis, PA | 17 | $3,250 | 2024 |
| Premier Bank Foundation Canfield, OH | 14 | $675 | 2025 |
| EIN 311141046 | 14 | $26,663 | 2023 |
| Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH | 11 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Columbus, OH | 10 | $13,891 | 2024 |
| Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ | 10 | $750 | 2024 |
| Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH | 10 | $32,084 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 10 | $500 | 2023 |
| Dayton Foundation Dayton, OH | 9 | $18,500 | 2024 |
| Akron Community Foundation Akron, OH | 8 | $10,500 | 2024 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc Canton, OH | 8 | $23,000 | 2024 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation Wooster, OH | 8 | $27,124 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Columbus Foundation paid Rapid 5 $375,097 in 2024. Purpose: Neighborhood.
- Greater Cincinnati Foundation paid Cincinnati Parks Foundation $215,981 in 2024. Purpose: Programatic support.
- Jpmorgan Chase Foundation paid Olentangy Youth Athletic Association $5,000 in 2024. Purpose: Matching contribution (general operating support).
- Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation paid Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio $25,000 in 2024. Purpose: 10th year anniversary grants.
- Premier Bank Foundation paid Inspiring Minds $2,500 in 2025. Purpose: Sponsorship.
- EIN 311141046 paid Dublin Soccer League $55,987 in 2023. Purpose: Support youth soccer.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to youth sports and recreation in Ohio?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Columbus Foundation (32), Greater Cincinnati Foundation (22), Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (19). The count in parentheses is how many youth sports and recreation nonprofits in Ohio each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to youth sports and recreation in Ohio?
The median grant was $10,000 across 2,163 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts youth sports and recreation nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.