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Who funds Columbus Early Learning Centers
EIN 31-4379619 · Columbus, OH
Columbus Early Learning Centers of Columbus, OH (EIN 31-4379619) was named as a grant recipient by 29 funders in 108 grants paid totaling $6,548,637 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$6,548,637
108 grants paid
Funders
29
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc 31-4393712 | OH | AC | 18 | $3,541,943 | 2025 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association 31-1339322 | OH | A | 16 | $746,804 | 2024 |
| The Columbus Foundation 31-6044264 | OH | A | 11 | $720,118 | 2024 |
| South Side Learning & Development Center 31-4379811 | OH | A | 1 | $371,436 | 2025 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation 31-1688700 | OH | A | 6 | $127,600 | 2024 |
| Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc 88-0647873 | OH | A | 1 | $125,000 | 2024 |
| Early Care and Learning Inc 26-0768278 | OH | A | 1 | $121,497 | 2025 |
| Ohio Childrens Foundation 31-1302388 | OH | A | 4 | $120,000 | 2025 |
| Ingram-White Castle Foundation 31-6051433 | OH | A | 4 | $105,000 | 2024 |
| Harry C Moores Foundation 31-6035344 | OH | BC | 6 | $93,000 | 2024 |
| The Siemer Family Foundation 31-1550556 | OH | A | 4 | $90,000 | 2024 |
| American Electric Power Foundation 20-3886453 | DE | B | 3 | $85,000 | 2024 |
| The Doyle Foundation Inc 88-0372802 | CA | C | 1 | $50,000 | 2019 |
| Rsm US Foundation 47-2248988 | IA | A | 3 | $48,981 | 2024 |
| Columbus Jewish Foundation 31-1384772 | OH | A | 2 | $41,000 | 2025 |
| Action for Children 31-0820393 | OH | A | 2 | $30,500 | 2024 |
| United Way Worldwide 13-1635294 | VA | A | 2 | $29,052 | 2019 |
| Carmax Foundation 38-3681796 | VA | BC | 6 | $22,000 | 2022 |
| Mdrc 23-7379473 | NY | A | 2 | $21,632 | 2019 |
| John B and Dareth Gerlach Foundation 31-1487829 | OH | A | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Columbus Kiwanis Foundation 23-7347723 | OH | A | 3 | $18,097 | 2023 |
| Ohiohealth Corporation 31-4394942 | OH | A | 1 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America 43-1634280 | VA | A | 1 | $5,500 | 2023 |
| Cardinal Health Foundation 31-1746458 | OH | B | 1 | $3,500 | 2021 |
| Encova Foundation of Ohio 31-1712343 | OH | C | 1 | $2,000 | 2023 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation 23-7049738 | NY | B | 2 | $1,500 | 2022 |
| Columbus Female Benevolent Society 31-6042036 | OH | D | 1 | $500 | 2023 |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc 39-1457870 | WI | B | 1 | $500 | 2024 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883 | WA | C | 3 | $477 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 108 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $420,000 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 202532699349300828 |
| 2025 | South Side Learning & Development Center | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $371,436 | paid | DISTRIBUTION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS | 202533119349302088 |
| 2025 | Early Care and Learning Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $121,497 | paid | ECAL granted $101,850 to Columbus Early Learning Centers to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 24 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $19,647 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. | 202523449349301652 |
| 2025 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $20,000 | paid | Education for children with learning disabilities | 202620849349301427 |
| 2025 | Ohio Childrens Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Cntrs Columbus, OH | A | $20,000 | paid | Program Services | 202601359349315590 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $6,554 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 202532699349300828 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $420,000 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 202500389349300225 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $304,889 | paid | EDUCATION | 202513189349305651 |
| 2024 | Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $125,000 | paid | OPIOID ABATEMENT | 202523219349316017 |
| 2024 | Ohio Childrens Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Cntrs Columbus, OH | A | $65,000 | paid | Program Services | 202543209349301799 |
| 2024 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $46,020 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500809349301405 |
| 2024 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $43,380 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500809349301405 |
| 2024 | Ingram-White Castle Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $40,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202521329349305807 |
| 2024 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $39,750 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500809349301405 |
| 2024 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $34,470 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500809349301405 |
| 2024 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $28,200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500809349301405 |
| 2024 | Rsm US Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $25,168 | paid | YOUTH EDUCATION - POWER OF LOVE AND DOLLARS FOR DOERS | 202503179349310035 |
| 2024 | Siemer Family Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202533119349302683 |
| 2024 | Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $22,400 | paid | GRANT - EDUCATION | 202541279349300129 |
| 2024 | Action for Children | Columbus Early Learning Centers - Alum Creek Columbus, OH | A | $21,000 | paid | INCENTIVES | 202501359349312725 |
| 2024 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $21,000 | paid | Education for children with learning disabilities | 202541189349300949 |
| 2024 | John B and Dareth Gerlach Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $20,000 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES | 202521329349305617 |
| 2024 | Harry C Moores Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202512399349100531 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $6,554 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 202500389349300225 |
| 2024 | Ohiohealth Corporation | Columbus Early Learning Centers | A | $6,000 | paid | Mission Donation | 202511349349309946 |
| 2024 | American Electric Power Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $5,000 | paid | Charitable Event | 202531359349101213 |
| 2024 | Schneider National Foundation Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $500 | paid | DONATION | 202513159349100431 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $420,000 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 202312279349302936 |
| 2023 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $132,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202440669349301664 |
| 2023 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $129,200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202440669349301664 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $126,574 | paid | HEALTH, URBAN AFFAIRS, EDUCATION, & SOCIAL SERVICES | 202443199349305349 |
| 2023 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Etna, OH | A | $45,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202440669349301664 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $42,511 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 202312279349302936 |
| 2023 | Siemer Family Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202412999349300311 |
| 2023 | Ingram-White Castle Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202413129349304456 |
| 2023 | Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $16,800 | paid | GRANT - EDUCATION | 202420379349301272 |
| 2023 | Harry C Moores Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202401419349101310 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $13,961 | paid | DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202312279349302936 |
| 2023 | Action for Children | Columbus Early Learning Centers - Eastside Columbus, OH | A | $9,500 | paid | INCENTIVES | 202430749349301778 |
| 2023 | Columbus Kiwanis Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $6,500 | paid | SUPPLIES, NUTRITION | 202412279349300631 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $5,500 | paid | CHARITABLE DONATION | 202440679349300014 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $2,500 | paid | CELC's 2023 Gala | 202441369349101944 |
| 2023 | Encova Foundation of Ohio | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $2,000 | paid | ANNUAL OPERATIONS | 202443199349100534 |
| 2023 | Columbus Female Benevolent Society | Columbus Early Learning Center Columbus, OH | D | $500 | paid | FOOD FOR CHILDREN | 202423209349106497 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $160 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $315,000 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 202212239349300206 |
| 2022 | Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $141,378 | paid | EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES & URBAN AFFAIRS | 202313199349307011 |
| 2022 | American Electric Power Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $77,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202323209349100107 |
| 2022 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $41,831 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202301259349300535 |
| 2022 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $41,089 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202301259349300535 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $35,261 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 202212239349300206 |
| 2022 | Ingram-White Castle Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202342989349301529 |
| 2022 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Etna, OH | A | $22,160 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202301259349300535 |
| 2022 | Rsm US Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $20,063 | paid | YOUTH EDUCATION - POWER OF LOVE GRANT | 202333189349311273 |
| 2022 | Ohio Childrens Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Cntrs Columbus, OH | A | $20,000 | paid | Program Services | 202303189349308690 |
| 2022 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $17,146 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202301259349300535 |
| 2022 | Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $16,800 | paid | EDUCATION | 202310309349300816 |
| 2022 | Siemer Family Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202343179349309379 |
| 2022 | Harry C Moores Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202301309349103860 |
| 2022 | Carmax Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $8,000 | paid | NATIONAL | 202241959349100014 |
| 2022 | Columbus Kiwanis Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $5,190 | paid | SUPPLIES, NUTRITION | 202312279349300636 |
| 2022 | Rsm US Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $3,750 | paid | YOUTH EDUCATION - DOLLARS FOR DOERS | 202333189349311273 |
| 2022 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202322839349100212 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $203 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2021 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $405,000 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT | 202142289349302839 |
| 2021 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $126,064 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 202142289349302839 |
| 2021 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $82,511 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202201369349312070 |
| 2021 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $38,182 | paid | DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202142289349302839 |
| 2021 | Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $38,000 | paid | GRANT - EDUCATION | 202221369349309407 |
| 2021 | Harry C Moores Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $21,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202200459349100520 |
| 2021 | Columbus Kiwanis Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $6,407 | paid | SUPPLIES, NUTRITION | 202212279349300021 |
| 2021 | Cardinal Health Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $3,500 | paid | VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP GRANT | 202113149349102356 |
| 2021 | Carmax Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $1,000 | paid | VOLUNTEER TEAM-BUILDERS & DRIVE | 202111769349101201 |
| 2021 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202232809349100618 |
| 2020 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $540,000 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 202012309349302316 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $62,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $58,984 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 202012309349302316 |
| 2020 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $44,808 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 202012309349302316 |
| 2020 | The Siemer Family Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202143159349304049 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $25,000 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $19,365 | paid | HEALTH | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers - Main Street Columbus, OH | A | $17,111 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202121379349307112 |
| 2020 | Ohio Childrens Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Cntrs Columbus, OH | A | $15,000 | paid | Program Services | 202143199349314259 |
| 2020 | Harry C Moores Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202110439349100211 |
| 2020 | Ingram-White Castle Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202113089349303056 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $13,730 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers - Broad St Columbus, OH | A | $13,218 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202121379349307112 |
| 2020 | Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | Columbus Early Learning Centers - Eastside Columbus, OH | A | $13,218 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202121379349307112 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $10,000 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $5,841 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $5,841 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | The Columbus Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $5,000 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES | 202143199349309459 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $114 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2019 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $541,600 | paid | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | 201912809349300916 |
| 2019 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $87,464 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 201912809349300916 |
| 2019 | The Doyle Foundation Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $50,000 | paid | GRANT | 202000629349100415 |
| 2019 | Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Center Columbus, OH | A | $22,400 | paid | PEDIATRIC CANCER | 202001359349303160 |
| 2019 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $20,000 | paid | DONOR/VOLUNTEER DESIGNATED FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | 201912809349300916 |
| 2019 | Harry C Moores Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202030419349100313 |
| 2019 | United Way Worldwide | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $14,526 | paid | Education | 202043219349319519 |
| 2019 | United Way Worldwide | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $14,526 | paid | Education | 202043219349319519 |
| 2019 | Mdrc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $10,816 | paid | Restricted Purpose Award | 202023219349304232 |
| 2019 | Mdrc | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | A | $10,816 | paid | Restricted Purpose Award | 202023219349304232 |
| 2019 | Carmax Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $10,000 | paid | NATIONAL | 201901869349100300 |
| 2019 | Carmax Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $2,000 | paid | VOLUNTEER TEAM-BUILDERS & DRIVES | 201901869349100300 |
| 2019 | Carmax Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $500 | paid | VOLUNTEER TEAM-BUILDERS & DRIVES | 201901869349100300 |
| 2019 | Carmax Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Centers Columbus, OH | C | $500 | paid | VOLUNTEER TEAM-BUILDERS & DRIVES | 201901869349100300 |
| 2018 | Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus Early Learning Center Columbus, OH | A | $11,200 | paid | EDUCATION | 201911429349301756 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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