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Inspiration Diversity Campus Grants
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Who can apply: Open to OFIC member campuses; supports existing programs or new initiatives on campus.
Deadline: Submissions now open.
About Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges connects donors and partners with students in need, positively impacting Ohio’s economic engine.
Focus Areas
Higher educationScholarshipsInternshipsCareer readiness / workforce developmentDiversity, equity & inclusionCampus-led programs and grants
Who They Fund
students / individual scholarship recipientspostsecondary (college/university) students
Funding Style
individual scholarshipsunrestricted scholarship awardsdirect financial assistance to individuals
About Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges’ recent grantmaking is anchored by scholarships to member campuses, with awards ranging from individual student support to campus-level unrestricted funding. Several of its largest recent grants went to the University of Southern Indiana, Purdue University, and Cedarville University, showing a mix of Ohio and neighboring-state recipients within its regional scope. The foundation also supports institutions across Ohio such as Franklin University, Baldwin Wallace University, and Oberlin College through scholarship awards. Its work is closely tied to student access and completion at independent colleges and universities. Beyond direct scholarship support, the foundation backs campus programs through grants that can include unrestricted support alongside scholarship funds. The pattern visible in the recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same institutions across multiple years, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time gifts. The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges also operates programs that extend beyond grant checks, including scholarship management and campus-based initiatives connected to career readiness, internships, and diversity programming. That mix places it at the intersection of tuition assistance, student services, and campus support for member colleges.
What Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Funds
Scholarship support is the clearest thread in the foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $82,777 to Cedarville University for scholarships in 2024, and followed with $76,677 in 2025 for the same purpose. Similar awards went to Franklin University for scholarships and unrestricted support, including $78,078 in 2024 and $57,662 in 2025. The foundation also funds student access through broader campus support. Baldwin Wallace University received $72,379 in 2024 for scholarships and unrestricted support, while John Carroll University received $61,907 in 2024 for the same type of award. Another recurring theme is institutional support for independent colleges, with awards that help campuses manage student financial aid and scholarship activity. Beyond scholarship aid, the foundation supports student development programming. Its active portfolio includes a career-readiness initiative, internship programs, and a diversity campus grants program tied to member campuses in Ohio.
How Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.8M
Total Assets
$8.8M
Total Revenue
$5.4M
Total Expenses
$5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $11K and $44K, with a median of $26K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$26K
75th Percentile
$44K
Geographic Reach
Regional20 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
WILLIAM SPIKER
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