The Ingram-White Castle Foundation concentrates giving in the Columbus, OH area with a strong emphasis on safety-net social services and education. They routinely support faith-based and Catholic organizations alongside civic intermediaries that fund or coordinate local services, and they favor programs that promote youth development, college/career access, and direct basic needs services. Grants are predominantly medium-sized and often repeated to the same local nonprofits, showing a preference for sustaining long-term community partners rather than one-off national initiatives.
The Ingram-white Castle Foundation’s recent giving is anchored in Columbus-area safety-net work, with a $250,000 grant to Lifecare Alliance and repeated support for local social service and education providers. The foundation’s largest recent awards also include $100,000 grants to Columbus State Community College and the Columbus Foundation, showing that it uses both direct operating support and intermediary institutions to move money into the community. Across its recent grant list, the pattern is consistent: help for basic needs, education pathways, and organizations serving residents facing instability or limited access to opportunity. Recent grants also show a steady preference for place-based partners that work across multiple service areas. Ohio Dominican University received $89,700, while United Way of Central Ohio Inc received $60,000 and $50,000 in separate grants. Other grants went to faith-linked and community-based organizations such as the Foundation of the Catholic Diocese Of, Catholic Social Services, and Lower Lights Ministries. The foundation’s portfolio is not broad in geography; it is concentrated in central Ohio and leans toward organizations that already operate in the communities it serves. That gives its grantmaking a repeated, local character rather than a one-time project style.
Education is a major thread in the foundation’s recent grants. Columbus State Community College received $100,000, Ohio Dominican University received $89,700, and Junior Achievement of Central Ohio received $50,000, pointing to support for college access, post-secondary pathways, and career preparation. Basic-needs and social service delivery are another clear focus. Lifecare Alliance received $250,000 and another $32,904, while Furniture Bank of Central Ohio received $50,000 and Neighborhood Services Inc received $35,000. These awards align with direct assistance and local service infrastructure. The foundation also funds faith-linked service organizations and youth-oriented programs. The Foundation of the Catholic Diocese Of received $55,000, Lower Lights Ministries received $30,000 twice across different years, and Directions for Youth & Families received $30,000. It also supported Remember US Urban Scouts Dba Remember with $30,000 for neighborhood work.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Concentrated, local-focused funding with frequent repeat grants to core grantees; primarily medium-sized awards that sustain operating programs and intermediaries rather than large national endowments.
Notable grantees: Lifecare Alliance, Cristo Rey Columbus High School, Columbus Foundation, United Way of Central Ohio, Ohio State University Foundation
Typical grants cluster around the middle of the distribution: p25 is $10,000, median is $15,000, and p75 is $25,000. Recent awards also show a tier of larger local grants above that range, including six-figure commitments and several $30,000 to $50,000 gifts. The same organizations appear more than once across the recent list, including Lifecare Alliance, United Way of Central Ohio Inc, Alvis Inc, Cristo Rey Columbus High School, and Lower Lights Ministries, which suggests recurring support rather than isolated one-time grants. The foundation is a Regular Funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and centered in Ohio: 93% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Columbus is the main recipient city, with additional grants in Worthington and one recent award to Autism Speaks Inc in Boone, Iowa. Outside Ohio, the recent list is sparse; the country distribution shows 100% of grants to U.S. recipients. The clearest geographic pattern is a concentration in central Ohio rather than a broad multi-state footprint.
The recent record shows a strong tilt toward local social services and education. Examples include Lifecare Alliance for social services, Columbus State Community College for education, and United Way of Central Ohio Inc for social services. Faith-linked ministries and community intermediaries also appear regularly.
The foundation’s typical grant sizes are $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger awards, such as $250,000 to Lifecare Alliance and $100,000 grants to Columbus State Community College and the Columbus Foundation.
Yes. Several recipients appear multiple times in the recent grants list, including Lifecare Alliance, United Way of Central Ohio Inc, Alvis Inc, Cristo Rey Columbus High School, and Lower Lights Ministries. That pattern points to repeated support for ongoing local partners.
The foundation gives locally, with 93% of grants going to recipients in Ohio. Columbus accounts for much of the recent activity, and the recipient list also includes Worthington and Cleveland within the state.
Recent education grants include Columbus State Community College at $100,000, Ohio Dominican University at $89,700, Junior Achievement of Central Ohio at $50,000, and Cristo Rey Columbus High School at $31,564 and $30,000.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I AM BOUNDLESS | WORTHINGTON, OH | $175,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $150,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LIFECARE ALLIANCE | COLUMBUS, OH | $139,810 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| LOWER LIGHTS MINISTRIES | COLUMBUS, OH | $120,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| DISABILITY RIGHTS OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $110,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CITY YEAR COLUMBUS | COLUMBUS, OH | $105,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES | COLUMBUS, OH | $105,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| UNITED SCHOOLS NETWORK INC | COLUMBUS, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| HOMEPORT | COLUMBUS, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $95,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $90,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| YWCA COLUMBUS | COLUMBUS, OH | $90,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD | COLUMBUS, OH | $90,000 | 2025 | NEIGHBORHOOD |
| COMMUNITY KITCHEN INC | COLUMBUS, OH | $90,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES | COLUMBUS, OH | $85,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $79,760 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | COLUMBUS, OH | $79,680 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| AUTISM SPEAKS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| HOME FOR FAMILIES | COLUMBUS, OH | $75,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| WOSU PUBLIC MEDIA | COLUMBUS, OH | $75,000 | 2025 | ARTS AND HUMANITIES |
| COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $75,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $75,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF OHIO'S HEARTLAND COUNCIL | COLUMBUS, OH | $70,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OHIO INC | COLUMBUS, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER COLUMBUSCENTRAL-SOUTHERN OHIO REGION | COLUMBUS, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| CENTER OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (COSI) | COLUMBUS, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CHARITABLE PHARMACY OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | HEALTH |
| BROAD STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | COLUMBUS, OH | $45,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $45,000 | 2025 | HEALTH |
| FURNITURE BANK OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $45,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE | COLUMBUS, OH | $45,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| MID-OHIO FOODBANK DBA MID-OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE | GROVE CITY, OH | $45,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| COLUMBUS EARLY LEARNING CENTERS | COLUMBUS, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| AKILI CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL | COLUMBUS, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| PROMUSICA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA | COLUMBUS, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| ETHIOPIAN TEWAHEDO SOCIAL SERVICES | COLUMBUS, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| GODMAN GUILD ASSOCIATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| REMEMBER US URBAN LEGENDS | COLUMBUS, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BESA COMMUNITY INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | NEIGHBORHOOD |
| FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS | COLUMBUS, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| STOWE MISSION OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| PER SCHOLAS INC | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| GLADDEN COMMUNITY HOUSE | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| MOUNT CARMEL FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | HEALTH |
| COLUMBUS SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| NEW DIRECTIONS CAREER CENTER | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| LSS FAITH MISSION INC | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
DISABILITY RIGHTS OHIO
$110,000EDUCATION
EDUCATION
HOMEPORT
$100,000SOCIAL SERVICES
OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION
$95,000EDUCATION
COMMUNITY KITCHEN INC
$90,000SOCIAL SERVICES
CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
$79,680EDUCATION
WOSU PUBLIC MEDIA
$75,000ARTS AND HUMANITIES
SOCIAL SERVICES
BROAD STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$45,000SOCIAL SERVICES
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$45,000HEALTH
AKILI CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$40,000EDUCATION
PROMUSICA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
$40,000EDUCATION
REMEMBER US URBAN LEGENDS
$30,000SOCIAL SERVICES
STOWE MISSION OF CENTRAL OHIO
$25,000EDUCATION