Vision
To be the leading voice and premier resource for organized philanthropy in Ohio.

Mission
Ohio Grantmakers Forum is an association of foundations, corporate contributions programs and other grantmaking organizations.  Its mission is to provide leadership for organized philanthropy in Ohio and to enhance the ability of members to fulfill their charitable goals.

OGF represents approximately 200 member organizations whose combined assets total almost $19 billion and who contribute more than $600 million annually in grantmaking. In addition to the dollars they provide to worthy causes and organizations, grantmakers research needs, offer expertise on issues and seek out new and better ways to serve communities.

OGF works to build and maintain relationships with other key stakeholders in the field, including media, public policy makers and nonprofit partners across the state. 

OGF Core Values

Core Value Definition:  The fundamental ideals that an organization lives by in its internal operations and in the delivery of its programs and services in pursuit of its mission

Integrity
Adhering to the highest standards of ethical behavior and practice

Diversity and Inclusion
Appreciating individual differences and encouraging the inclusion of diverse perspectives, opinions and experiences

Learning and Sharing
Fostering continuous learning and sharing to inform and strengthen philanthropy

Excellence
Striving for excellence in all that we do

Leadership and Service
Maintaining a member service orientation while providing leadership for organized philanthropy in Ohio

OGF is a resource for grantmaking organizations. It does not give grants or offer assistance and/or resources to nonprofits or grantseekers. Grantseeking organizations may find the following entities to be of assistance: The Foundation Center  and Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations.

Cooperating Collections are free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a core collection of Foundation Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grantseekers.