Siemer Family Foundation
This grant funds central Ohio programs that improve education, early childhood readiness, literacy, and family stability for underprivileged children and families.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Full application; annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000–$25,000 per project; one-year funding; past grants have ranged from $10,000 to $25,000.
Summary: Supports programs in central Ohio that improve education, literacy, and family stability for underprivileged children and families.
Description
The Siemer Family Foundation, administered through the Columbus Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations serving central Ohio. The Foundation’s primary focus is on programs that enhance educational opportunities for school-age children, support early childhood readiness (especially those involving parental participation), improve community-wide education and literacy, and strengthen the economic, housing, and physical well-being of underprivileged families to foster greater stability—particularly for children. The Foundation is strongly informed by Barbara Siemer’s background in education and community service, emphasizing initiatives that create lasting positive impact for children and families in the region.
