The Ingram-White Castle Foundation funds nonprofit programs in central Ohio that advance academic success, workforce readiness, and community impact for disadvantaged students and essential human services.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 | July 15, 2026 | April 1, 2027 (Team Member Scholarship)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $10,000–$40,000 for one year; over $39 million awarded since inception.
Summary: Supports programs for disadvantaged students, educational institutions, workforce preparation, and human service needs in central Ohio.
The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, managed by the Columbus Foundation, supports nonprofit programs that promote academic success for disadvantaged students, workforce readiness, institutional strengthening, and critical human service needs. While education is a primary focus, the Foundation welcomes proposals that address broader community impact, particularly those that encourage collaboration, leverage additional funding, and avoid duplication of services. Grants are primarily awarded in the central Ohio area, defined as the 10-county Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area.