The MacBea Foundation concentrates its giving locally in Columbus, using a small number of large grants to support community philanthropic vehicles and Catholic parish projects. Most funds are routed through the Columbus Foundation (multiple gifts to the BEAMAC fund), while a substantial, single-purpose grant funded construction at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. The foundation appears to combine donor-advised or endowed grantmaking with direct support for faith-based capital needs.
The Macbea Foundation’s recent giving is marked by repeated, large commitments to Columbus Foundation funds, especially the BEAMAC Fund, which received $700,000 in 2023 and $450,000 in 2025. That pattern suggests a strong preference for routing substantial support through named philanthropic vehicles rather than spreading money widely across many organizations. Alongside those fund-based gifts, the foundation has made direct grants for visible local projects and services, including $600,000 to St John Neumann Catholic Church to build a grotto and $200,000 to Star House for youth homelessness. The foundation’s grant record points to a local Columbus-area focus, with support reaching Catholic parish capital needs, homelessness services, food assistance, medical research, and community enrichment. It has also backed several recurring named funds at the Columbus Foundation, including the Robert J. Anthony Fund, Anthony Charles Fund, Charles Blessing Fund, and Community Enrichment Fund. Direct operating and program support appears in places such as The James Development Fund for leukemia programming and Tunnel to Towers Foundation for first responder assistance. Overall, The Macbea Foundation combines donor-advised style funding with targeted gifts for basic needs and faith-based projects.
A central theme in The Macbea Foundation’s giving is support for food access and basic needs. It gave $50,000 to Mid Ohio Food Bank for “Provide Food to the Poor” in 2023 and another $50,000 to Mid Ohio Food Collective for the same purpose in 2025. It also funded Holy Family Soup Kitchen with $40,000 for a food pantry. Housing and shelter are another clear area of support. The foundation awarded $200,000 to Star House for youth homelessness and $100,000 to Men’s Shelter of Delaware County for temporary housing and support for men. In the health category, it gave $100,000 to The James Development Fund the Osu Foundation for a leukemia program and another $100,000 to The James Development Fund for the same program. Faith-based facility work appears as well. The foundation granted $600,000 to St John Neumann Catholic Church to build a grotto and $135,000 to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for windows and HVAC.
The Macbea Foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. That distribution sits below the large outlier gifts in its recent record, showing a mix of smaller routine awards and occasional major commitments. The pattern across years is repeat support rather than one-off giving. Columbus Foundation funds appear in multiple years, including the BEAMAC Fund, Robert J. Anthony Fund, Anthony Charles Fund, Charles Blessing Fund, and Community Enrichment Fund. The foundation also funds individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. Its 990 data are on file for 2025.
$2.9M
$17.6M
$2.3M
$3.1M
Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$40K
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Highly concentrated: very few, large grants; repeated multi-year or multiple disbursements to a single intermediary (Columbus Foundation) plus targeted one-off capital grant to a local Catholic parish.
Notable grantees: Columbus Foundation (BEAMAC Fund), BEAMAC Fund (program at Columbus Foundation), St. John Neumann Catholic Church
The Macbea Foundation gives almost entirely in Ohio: 96% of its grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Ohio is also its top state by grant count. Columbus is the main center of activity, with several grants to the Columbus Foundation and direct support for local organizations such as Star House and Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Outside Columbus, recent grants reached Mogadore, Ada, Delaware, Grove City, Worthington, and McArthur. All reported grants went to U.S. recipients.
Its recent grants include Columbus Foundation donor-advised or named funds, Catholic parishes, homelessness services, food programs, medical research support, and first responder assistance. Examples include the BEAMAC Fund at Columbus Foundation, St John Neumann Catholic Church, Star House, and The James Development Fund.
Yes. 96% of its grants go to recipients in Ohio, and Ohio is the top state by grant count. Columbus appears repeatedly in the recent grants list, including multiple gifts to the Columbus Foundation and direct grants to local service organizations.
Its grant-size distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $700,000 to the BEAMAC Fund and $600,000 to St John Neumann Catholic Church.
Yes. Several recipients and named funds appear across multiple years, including the BEAMAC Fund, Robert J. Anthony Fund, Anthony Charles Fund, Charles Blessing Fund, and Community Enrichment Fund at the Columbus Foundation.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR HOUSE | COLUMBUS, OH | $500,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| ST JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH | SUNBURY, OH | $500,000 | 2026 | CRISIS SUPPORT |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $250,000 | 2026 | BEAMAC FUND |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $200,000 | 2026 | ROBERT J. ANTHONY FUND |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | CANCER RESEARCH |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ANTHONY CHARLES FUND |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | FIRST RESPONDER ASSISTANCE |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FUND |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | CHARLES BLESSING FUND |
| MID OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE | GROVE CITY, OH | $60,000 | 2026 | PROVIDE FOOD TO THE POOR |
| ST FRANCIS CENTER | MCARTHUR, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CENTER |
| HOLY FAMILY SOUP KITCHEN | COLUMBUS, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES | COLUMBUS, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY |
| WARM | WESTERVILLE, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY |
| SAINT JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | CANCER RESEARCH |
| THE EYE CANCER FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | CANCER RESEARCH |
| HOMEPORT | COLUMBUS, OH | $35,000 | 2026 | AFFORDABLE HOMES |
| SALVATION ARMY OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $35,000 | 2026 | FOOD BANKS |
| CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS | COLUMBUS, OH | $34,000 | 2026 | SERVING NEEDS OF CHILDREN |
| LOWER LIGHTS MINISTRIES | COLUMBUS, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | CRISIS SUPPORT |
| LIFECARE ALLIANCE | COLUMBUS, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | MEALS ON WHEELS |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES | COLUMBUS, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | FAITH MISSION |
| CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S CHARITABLE CARE FUND | CINCINNATI, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | CANCER RESEARCH |
| THE REFUGE | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | FAITH BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY |
| WESTFALL CARES | CIRCLEVILLE, OH | $24,000 | 2026 | STUDENT FOOD & ESSENTIAL NEEDS |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | COLUMBUS, OH | $23,700 | 2026 | ARMED FORCES PROGRAM OF COLUMBUS |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL | SUNBURY, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SERVICE |
| EPILEPSY ALLIANCE OHIO | CINCINNATI, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR EPILEPSY |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | VISION CARE OUTREACH |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | CHOICES PROGRAM |
| FLAT ROCK HOMES | FLAT ROCK, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | CRISIS SUPPORT |
| LITTLE BOTTOMS FREE STORE | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | DIAPER, WIPES, AND BABY CLOTHES |
| CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS |
| LICKING COUNTY COALITION OF CARE | NEWARK, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | CRISIS SUPPORT |
| TOGETHER WE GROW | NEWARK, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY GARDEN |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | COLUMBUS, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | HEALTH OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
| BIG WALNUT FRIENDS WHO SHARE | SUNBURY, OH | $14,000 | 2026 | CRISIS SUPPORT |
| LIFECARE ALLIANCE | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| SOURCEPOINT MEALS ON WHEELS | DELAWARE, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | NUTRITON FOR OLDER ADULTS |
| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | DISABLED VETERANS |
| ELIZABETH'S HOPE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER | JACKSON, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | PREGNANCY RESOUCES |
| PREGNANCY DECISION HEALTH CENTERS | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | PREGNANCY DECISIONS |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF DELAWARE COUNTY | DELAWARE, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER & FAMILY ASSISTANCE |
| WOMEN'S CARE CENTER | COLUMBUS, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | PREGNANCY DECISIONS |
| FOSTERING FURTHER | NEWARK, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | CRISIS SUPPORT |
| BETHEL PRO-LIFE MINISTRIES | UPPER SANDUSKY, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | PREGNANCY DECISIONS |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $450,000 | 2025 | BEAMAC FUND |
| COLUMBUS FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $200,000 | 2025 | ANTHONY CHARLES FUND |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH | ADA, OH | $135,000 | 2025 | WINDOWS AND HVAC |
| MEN'S SHELTER OF DELAWARE COUNTY | DELAWARE, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | TEMPORARY HOUSING &SUPPORT FOR MEN |
ST JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
$500,000CRISIS SUPPORT
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIO
$100,000CANCER RESEARCH
ANTHONY CHARLES FUND
MID OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE
$60,000PROVIDE FOOD TO THE POOR
ST FRANCIS CENTER
$50,000FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CENTER
HOLY FAMILY SOUP KITCHEN
$50,000FOOD PANTRY
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
$50,000FOOD PANTRY
SAINT JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$50,000CANCER RESEARCH
THE EYE CANCER FOUNDATION
$50,000CANCER RESEARCH
HOMEPORT
$35,000AFFORDABLE HOMES
SALVATION ARMY OF CENTRAL OHIO
$35,000FOOD BANKS
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF COLUMBUS
$34,000SERVING NEEDS OF CHILDREN
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
$30,000FAITH MISSION
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S CHARITABLE CARE FUND
$25,000CANCER RESEARCH
THE REFUGE
$25,000FAITH BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY
WESTFALL CARES
$24,000STUDENT FOOD & ESSENTIAL NEEDS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$23,700ARMED FORCES PROGRAM OF COLUMBUS
ST VINCENT DEPAUL
$20,000COMMUNITY SERVICE
EPILEPSY ALLIANCE OHIO
$20,000SUPPORT FOR EPILEPSY
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO
$20,000VISION CARE OUTREACH
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
$20,000CHOICES PROGRAM
FLAT ROCK HOMES
$20,000CRISIS SUPPORT
LITTLE BOTTOMS FREE STORE
$20,000DIAPER, WIPES, AND BABY CLOTHES
CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
$20,000DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
LICKING COUNTY COALITION OF CARE
$15,000CRISIS SUPPORT
TOGETHER WE GROW
$15,000COMMUNITY GARDEN
BIG WALNUT FRIENDS WHO SHARE
$14,000CRISIS SUPPORT
SOURCEPOINT MEALS ON WHEELS
$10,000NUTRITON FOR OLDER ADULTS
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
$10,000DISABLED VETERANS
ELIZABETH'S HOPE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
$10,000PREGNANCY RESOUCES
WOMEN'S CARE CENTER
$5,000PREGNANCY DECISIONS
FOSTERING FURTHER
$5,000CRISIS SUPPORT
BETHEL PRO-LIFE MINISTRIES
$1,000PREGNANCY DECISIONS
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH
$135,000WINDOWS AND HVAC
MEN'S SHELTER OF DELAWARE COUNTY
$100,000TEMPORARY HOUSING &SUPPORT FOR MEN