Bexley Community Foundation’s largest recent grants have gone to city beautification, with $594,697 awarded to the City of Bexley in 2025 after $275,036 in 2024 and $202,147 in 2023. That pattern points to a funder that uses sizeable local grants to shape the built environment and community life in Bexley. Beyond municipal support, the foundation backs institutions and neighborhood organizations that serve residents directly.
Recent awards include $39,400 to the Bexley Public Library for history digitization, $33,246 and $26,344 to Developmental Assets Resource Ntwk for summer programming, and $15,000 to Common Greens for a match. The foundation also made a $6,000 grant to Bexley Youth Football for safety equipment. Its active programs show a wide local portfolio that includes community events, youth and recreation, parks, arts and culture, food security, and library and literacy work.
The grantmaking profile is consistently place-based: every recent grant listed goes to Ohio recipients, and the foundation’s stated purpose is to improve quality of life in the Bexley community through initiatives with positive impact.
What Bexley Community Foundation Funds
Community beautification is a central theme in the recent record. The foundation gave $594,697 to the City of Bexley in 2025, following a $275,036 grant in 2024, both tagged for beautification.
In library and historical work, it awarded $39,400 to Bexley Public Library for history digitization, linking preservation with public access. Youth-serving work also appears repeatedly: Developmental Assets Resource Ntwk received $33,246 in 2024 for summer programming and $23,682 in 2023 for camps and COVID relief, showing support for programming that keeps children engaged during out-of-school time.
The foundation also funds local recreation and safety needs. A $6,000 grant to Bexley Youth Football supported safety equipment, while a $15,000 grant to Common Greens was structured as a match. Those examples fit with broader active programs for parks, arts and culture, wellness, and youth services.
How Bexley Community Foundation Gives
Typical grants sit in a broad middle range, with a p25 of $30,855, median of $117,696, and p75 of $220,369. The recent record shows a mix of very large project grants and smaller targeted awards, including sponsorship-style support and matched funding. The foundation’s active programs are open to unsolicited requests in several cases, including the Semi-Annual Grant Program, the Sponsorship Grant Program, the Anne & Sam Powers Youth and Recreation Fund, and the tree fund. Recipients also appear more than once across years, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards in some areas.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$681K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Total Revenue
$839K
Total Expenses
$979K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $31K and $220K, with a median of $118K.
25th Percentile
$31K
Median
$118K
75th Percentile
$220K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in OH.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
HALLIE RASKIN
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Where Bexley Community Foundation Makes Grants
Bexley Community Foundation gives locally and entirely within Ohio: 100% of grants in the recent set went to Ohio recipients, and Ohio is the top state by grant count. Bexley is the clear center of gravity, with the City of Bexley, Bexley Public Library, and Bexley Youth Football all appearing in the recent grants list. Columbus also shows up through Developmental Assets Resource Ntwk and Common Greens, indicating some support for nearby organizations that serve Bexley-related purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bexley Community Foundation
What kinds of work does Bexley Community Foundation support?
Its active programs and recent grants point to community beautification, youth and recreation, outdoor spaces and parks, community events, arts and culture, senior programming, food security, and library and literacy work. Recent awards also include history digitization, summer programming, camp safety, and safety equipment.
Does Bexley Community Foundation accept unsolicited requests?
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including the Semi-Annual Grant Program, the Sponsorship Grant Program, the Anne & Sam Powers Youth and Recreation Fund, the Bexley Women’s Club Fund, the General Fund, and the Denise and Barry Blank Tree Fund.
What is the typical grant size?
The foundation’s grant size distribution shows a p25 of $30,855, a median of $117,696, and a p75 of $220,369. Individual active programs range much smaller in some cases, such as $250–$1,000 for sponsorship grants and $500–$5,000 for the youth and recreation fund.
Are its grants local or geographically broader?
The recent grants are entirely local to Ohio, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the state. Bexley is the main place of giving, while Columbus appears as a recipient city for some grants tied to Bexley-serving programs.
Do any recipients receive support more than once?
Yes. The City of Bexley appears in three consecutive recent grant years, and Developmental Assets Resource Ntwk appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern suggests recurring support for some local projects and organizations.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Recent Grants
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
Recipient
Location
Amount
Year
Purpose
CITY OF BEXLEY
BEXLEY, OH
$594,697
2025
BEAUTIFICATION
BEXLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BEXLEY, OH
$39,400
2025
HISTORY DIGITIZATION
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS RESOURCE NTWK
COLUMBUS, OH
$26,344
2025
SUMMER PROGRAMMING
COMMON GREENS
COLUMBUS, OH
$15,000
2025
MATCH
BEXLEY YOUTH FOOTBALL
BEXLEY, OH
$6,000
2025
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
CITY OF BEXLEY
BEXLEY, OH
$275,036
2024
BEAUTIFICATION
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS RESOURCE NTWK
COLUMBUS, OH
$33,246
2024
SUMMER PROGRAMMING
CITY OF BEXLEY
BEXLEY, OH
$202,147
2023
SEE PART IV
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS RESOURCE NTWK
COLUMBUS, OH
$23,682
2023
CAMPS & COVID RELIEF
CITY OF BEXLEY
$594,697
BEXLEY, OH2025
BEAUTIFICATION
BEXLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$39,400
BEXLEY, OH2025
HISTORY DIGITIZATION
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS RESOURCE NTWK
$26,344
COLUMBUS, OH2025
SUMMER PROGRAMMING
COMMON GREENS
$15,000
COLUMBUS, OH2025
MATCH
BEXLEY YOUTH FOOTBALL
$6,000
BEXLEY, OH2025
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
CITY OF BEXLEY
$275,036
BEXLEY, OH2024
BEAUTIFICATION
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS RESOURCE NTWK
$33,246
COLUMBUS, OH2024
SUMMER PROGRAMMING
CITY OF BEXLEY
$202,147
BEXLEY, OH2023
SEE PART IV
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS RESOURCE NTWK
$23,682
COLUMBUS, OH2023
CAMPS & COVID RELIEF
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Bexley Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Jul 31, 2026
Semi-Annual Community Grants (General Fund)
Community developmentArts & cultureParks & recreation+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations whose projects and programs benefit Bexley residents. Typically nonprofit organizations, public charities or government agencies. Faith-based organizations eligible for non-religious programs. Groups without tax-exempt status must arrange a fiscal agent or agreement.
Deadline: Multiple cycles per year. Example 2026 schedule: LOI Jan 16 (1st cycle), Grant Application Feb 20; LOI June 5 (2nd cycle), Grant Application July 31; Grant Application Oct 16 (3rd cycle).
Bexley Community Foundation Grants Program (annual grant cycles)
community developmentyouth and recreationarts and culture+7 more
Who can apply: Projects and programs must benefit residents of Bexley. Eligible applicants are generally nonprofit organizations, public charities, or government agencies. Faith-based organizations may apply only for non-religious programs. Organizations without tax-exempt status must enter into an agreement ensuring use of funds for charitable purposes. Ineligible uses include endowments, fundraising expenses, administrative/operating expenses of non-501(c)(3) organizations, capital campaigns, sectarian religious purposes, pre-committed projects, political activities, and funding for other organizations' fundraising events.
Deadline: 2026 cycle deadlines shown: 1st cycle LOI Jan 16, application Feb 20, award Apr 2026; 2nd cycle LOI June 5, application July 31, award Sept 2026; 3rd cycle application Oct 16, award Dec 2026 (LOI not stated). Applications outside cycles may be considered case by case.
Opening soonCloses Jul 31, 2026
Bexley Community Foundation General Fund (grant source)
community developmenteducationpublic spaces+4 more
Who can apply: Projects and programs must benefit residents of Bexley. Eligible applicants are usually nonprofit organizations, public charities, or government agencies. Faith-based organizations may apply only for non-religious programs. Applicants without tax-exempt status must enter an agreement ensuring charitable use.
Deadline: 2026 cycle: LOI Jan 16, application Feb 20, award Apr 2026; LOI June 5, application July 31, award Sept 2026; application Oct 16, award Dec 2026.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
