Building relationships with public officials is an ongoing process. Whether it's convening grantmakers with a member of Congress, the Governor or a Cabinet official, OGF builds bridges to policymakers in order to help members identify key entry points for their own activities and interests.  These bridges also serve as a conduit for information exchange between policymakers and members, allowing for interchange of key legislative priorities as well as best practices gleaned from grantmaking programs. 

Additional Links

Ohio Attorney General – Charitable Law Section
The Ohio Attorney General is responsible for overseeing the state’s charitable foundations. Registration and reporting forms and regulations can be accessed on the site, as well as sections of the Ohio Revised Code that apply to grantmakers and informational brochures.

Attorney General’s Charitable Advisory Council
The council assists the Attorney General in identifying emerging issues and trends affecting charities.

Ohio Secretary of State
This website contains information and forms regarding filing requirements of nonprofit corporations. Organizations can also check the status of their filing in a searchable database and access informational brochures.

Ohio General Assembly

State of Ohio

Government Relations Resources

Guide for Foundation Board Members

Charitable Law: Guide for Ohio Grantmaking Foundations

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