Ohio Grantmakers Forum is the place where funders come together to address common issues, build skills, access information and develop relationships with policy makers and other key audiences.

Building your effectiveness through:

  • Access to hundreds of resources and sample documents

  • Specialized information searches

  • Access to legal advice from Malvin Bank, senior partner at Thompson Hine LLP

  • Electronic listservs connecting you to the knowledge of your colleagues

Keeping you at the top of your game:

  • Regional, statewide and constituency programs

  • Newsletters and alerts

  • Electronic and in-person networking

  • Specialized reports, including the NEW Ohio Transfer of Wealth study and marketing materials

  • Members only website with specialized sections for community, private and corporate foundations

  • Free access to the Family Philanthropy Online Knowledge Center and teleconferences

Boosting your voice by:

  • Building relationships with federal and state policy makers

  • Connecting with media

  • Engaging you in Hill visits and in-district meetings

Saving you money on products and services you need:

  • 10 percent MicroEdge discount

  • 20 percent discount on GrantCraft printed guides

  • 4 – 12 percent discount on Bromelkamp’s Pearl Software

  • 10 percent discount on Directors’ & Officers’ liability insurance

  • Savings on workers’ compensation premiums, special pricing for First Nonprofit Unemployment Savings Program, LLC

  • Discounted Guide to Ohio Grantmakers on CD-ROM Version 5.0


The Ohio Grantmakers Forum is a 501(c)(3) organization serving foundations and other grantmakers. It does not make grants, nor does it directly serve nonprofit organizations seeking grants. Those interested in a statewide organization serving nonprofits may wish to contact the:

Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
100 E. Broad Street, Suite 2440
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-280-0233

Membership Applications

Contact Information Form

2008 Membership Form

Guiding Principles

Exemplary Practices

Community Foundations

Corporate Funders

Grantmaking Public Charities

Private and Family Foundations

37 West Broad Street, Suite 800 • Columbus, Ohio 43215-4198 • 614-224-1344