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Grant recipient EIN 31-4379435Education

Who funds Capital University?

41 private foundations gave Capital University in Columbus, OH $5.9 million across 131 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

131 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2025

    General support

    $95,438
  2. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2025

    General support

    $70,119
  3. Portz Fannie - Max TaBrooklyn, OH 2025

    Management and general

    $60,307
  4. Rindsfoos Foundation XXXXX2005Chicago, IL 2025

    General

    $57,717
  5. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2025

    Trinity fund - trinity lutheran semi

    $6,000
  6. Peter F & Mary H Loftus FDNPittsburgh, PA 2025

    General support

    $5,258
  7. Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family FDNHouston, TX 2025

    Educational funding

    $5,000
  8. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2025

    Middle school mentorship program

    $3,500
  9. The Wm M & A Cafaro Family FoundationNiles, OH 2025

    General purpose

    $3,000
  10. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2025

    Art supplies towards two art shows

    $2,200
  11. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2025

    The stellhorn award - given annually

    $2,000
  12. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2025

    Sports med. Blood flow cuffs

    $1,000
  13. Portz Fannie - Max TaBrooklyn, OH 2024

    Management and general

    $81,425
  14. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2024

    General support

    $69,099
  15. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2024

    General

    $64,786
  16. Rindsfoos Foundation XXXXX2005Chicago, IL 2024

    General

    $51,428
  17. Moor George FB Capital UnivPittsburgh, PA 2024

    General support

    $41,363
  18. Encova Foundation of OhioColumbus, OH 2024

    Annual operations

    $10,000
  19. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2024

    Funding for tutoring franklin county juvenile intervetion center

    $6,000
  20. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2024

    Trinity lutheran seminary

    $3,500
  21. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2024

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  22. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2024

    The stellhorn award - given annually

    $2,000
  23. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2024

    Poverty simulation

    $1,500
  24. New Orphan Asylum Scholarship FoundationCincinnati, OH 2024

    Scholarship

    $1,139
  25. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2024

    Capital digital history

    $1,000
  26. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Matching contribution (general operating support)

    $667
  27. Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable FoundationEaston, PA 2024

    Charitable operations

    $200
  28. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2023

    Nurturing children-worship & prayer

    $1,250,000
  29. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2023

    General support

    $70,896
  30. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2023

    General

    $66,530
  31. Portz Fannie - Max TaBrooklyn, OH 2023

    Management and general

    $56,500
  32. Rindsfoos Foundation XXXXX2005Chicago, IL 2023

    General

    $52,500
  33. Moor George FB Capital UnivPittsburgh, PA 2023

    General support

    $38,280
  34. Squire Wendell D TWBrooklyn, OH 2023

    General operating

    $25,810
  35. The Paul and Carol David FoundationCanton, OH 2023

    Scholarships

    $7,000
  36. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2023

    Funding for tutoring franklin county juvenile intervetion center

    $6,000
  37. Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH 2023

    Corporate donation

    $5,000
  38. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2023

    Operational toward steinway grand piano and small pipe organ

    $3,500
  39. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2023

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $3,000
  40. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2023

    Funding toward nelson w. Trout lectures

    $3,000
  41. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2023

    The stellhorn award - given annually

    $2,000
  42. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2023

    Other civic / community

    $100
  43. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $37
  44. M I Homes FoundationColumbus, OH 2022

    Annual support

    $250,000
  45. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2022

    General support

    $105,835
  46. American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE 2022

    General & Unrestricted

    $100,000
  47. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2022

    General

    $78,070
  48. Portz Fannie - Max TaBrooklyn, OH 2022

    Management and general

    $65,794
  49. Rindsfoos Foundation XXXXX2005Chicago, IL 2022

    General

    $57,614
  50. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2022

    Nurturing children-worship & prayer

    $50,000
  51. Moor George FB Capital UnivPittsburgh, PA 2022

    General support

    $46,835
  52. The Paul and Carol David FoundationCanton, OH 2022

    Scholarships

    $7,000
  53. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2022

    Funding for tutoring intervention

    $6,000
  54. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2022

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $4,000
  55. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2022

    Trinity Lutheran Seminary-Contectual Educ Endow

    $4,000
  56. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2022

    Trinity Fund

    $4,000
  57. The Brighter Days FoundationN Canton, OH 2022

    Provide College Scholarships

    $3,500
  58. Seefred Thomas J TW Agt XXXXXXXXXDiamond, OH 2022

    Scholarship

    $3,000
  59. FW Albrecht Family FoundationAkron, OH 2022

    Scholarship

    $3,000
  60. William O & Gertrude L Frohring FDN ImWilmington, DE 2022

    Scholarship award for

    $3,000
  61. Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH 2022

    Corporate donation

    $2,500
  62. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    General operating support

    $2,350
  63. The Stellhorn Foundation IncSandusky, OH 2022

    The Stellhorn Award-given each year

    $2,000
  64. Ritton Family FoundationMarietta, OH 2022

    Arielle pelletier

    $1,000
  65. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $63
  66. Alberty FBO Capital XXXXX1002Chicago, IL 2021

    General

    $1,299,623
  67. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2021

    General support

    $90,601
  68. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2021

    General

    $66,912
  69. Portz Fannie - Max TaBrooklyn, OH 2021

    Management and general

    $56,465
  70. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2021

    Pathways for tomorrow initiative

    $50,000
  71. Rindsfoos Foundation XXXXX2005Chicago, IL 2021

    General

    $47,625
  72. Moor George FB Capital UnivPittsburgh, PA 2021

    General support

    $45,097
  73. The Paul and Carol David FoundationCanton, OH 2021

    Scholarships

    $14,000
  74. Shelly Family FoundationNewark, OH 2021

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  75. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2021

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $4,000
  76. The William D Squires Educational Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ 2021

    Academic scholarship grant

    $4,000
  77. William O & Gertrude L Frohring FDN ImWilmington, DE 2021

    Scholarship award for

    $3,000
  78. Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH 2021

    Corporate donation

    $2,500
  79. FA Furniture Foundation Furniture Foundation IncHigh Point, NC 2021

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  80. Seefred Thomas J TW Agt XXXXXXXXXDiamond, OH 2021

    Scholarship

    $1,600
  81. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2021

    Mip payout for 11/03/21

    $100
  82. Webster Bank Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE 2021

    General & Unrestricted

    $100
  83. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $83
  84. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2021

    Mip payout for 01/12/21

    $50
  85. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    General operating support

    $50
  86. American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE 2020

    To help and improve AEP communities

    $100,000
  87. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2020

    General support

    $93,071
  88. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2020

    General

    $68,892
  89. Portz Fannie - Max TaBrooklyn, OH 2020

    Management and general

    $56,225
  90. Rindsfoos Foundation XXXXX2005Chicago, IL 2020

    General

    $46,981
  91. Moor George FB Capital UnivPittsburgh, PA 2020

    General support

    $42,308
  92. Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH 2020

    Corporate donation

    $27,500
  93. Shelly Family FoundationNewark, OH 2020

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  94. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2020

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $4,000
  95. The William D Squires Educational Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ 2020

    Academic scholarship grant

    $4,000
  96. The Wm M & A Cafaro Family FoundationNiles, OH 2020

    General purpose

    $3,000
  97. Seefred Thomas J TW Agt XXXXXXXXXDiamond, OH 2020

    Scholarship

    $1,500
  98. The Robert J Woodward Education FoundationGrove City, OH 2020

    Book scholarship for individual student

    $1,500
  99. Squire Wendell D TWBrooklyn, OH 2020

    General operating

    $453
  100. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2020

    Mip payout for 05/13/20

    $200
  101. IBM International FoundationArmonk, NY 2020

    Employee matching grant

    $150
  102. Webster Bank Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE 2020

    General & Unrestricted

    $100
  103. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $58
  104. American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE 2019

    To help and improve AEP communities

    $100,000
  105. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2019

    General support

    $95,132
  106. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2019

    General

    $70,485
  107. Rindsfoos Foundation XXXXX2005Chicago, IL 2019

    General

    $47,981
  108. Moor George FB Capital UnivPittsburgh, PA 2019

    General support

    $42,306
  109. Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family FDNHouston, TX 2019

    Educational funding

    $30,000
  110. Alice L R Wood Scholarship FundPittsburgh, PA 2019

    Scholarship

    $5,614
  111. Shelly Family FoundationNewark, OH 2019

    Scholarship

    $5,000
  112. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2019

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $4,000
  113. The William D Squires Educational Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ 2019

    Academic scholarship grant

    $4,000
  114. The White Family FoundationDayton, OH 2019

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  115. Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH 2019

    Corporate Donation

    $2,500
  116. County North FoundationWest Unity, OH 2019

    ScholarshipFor the benefit of Madalyn Richmond

    $2,000
  117. The Robert J Woodward Education FoundationGrove City, OH 2019

    Book scholarship for individual student

    $1,500
  118. Blanche & Thos Hope Mem FD TUWPittsburgh, PA 2019

    General

    $1,500
  119. Ernst G Siefert TrustPittsburgh, PA 2018

    General support

    $95,971
  120. Esther Siefert Oh Itfa MaxPittsburgh, PA 2018

    General support

    $71,087
  121. Moor George FB Capital UnivPittsburgh, PA 2018

    General support

    $43,122
  122. Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family FDNHouston, TX 2018

    Educational funding

    $25,000
  123. Deitzler Foundation IncVienna, WV 2018

    Support law school academics

    $5,000
  124. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2018

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $4,000
  125. The William D Squires Educational Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ 2018

    Academic scholarship grant

    $4,000
  126. Seefred Thomas J TW Agt XXXXXXXXXDiamond, OH 2018

    Scholarship

    $2,000
  127. County North FoundationWest Unity, OH 2018

    ScholarshipFor the benefit of Madalyn Richmond

    $2,000
  128. The Covia FoundationIndependence, OH 2018

    2018 scholarship support

    $1,500
  129. Harry B Smith Fund BPittsburgh, PA 2018

    Scholarships for two

    $1,000
  130. Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family FDNHouston, TX 2017

    Educational funding

    $25,000
  131. The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA 2017

    Undergraduate scholar awards

    $4,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other education organizations in Columbus, OH and are not among Capital University’s funders above.

  1. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 112 grants Accepts applications $208,609 to similar organizations
  2. Cardinal Health FoundationDublin, OH 27 grants Accepts applications $682,500 to similar organizations
  3. Harry C Moores FoundationColumbus, OH 45 grants Accepts applications $582,842 to similar organizations
  4. The Wexner Family Charitable FundNew Albany, OH 27 grants Preselected only $134,195,285 to similar organizations
  5. Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 37 grants Preselected only $67,383 to similar organizations
  6. The Reinberger FoundationCleveland, OH 22 grants Preselected only $410,500 to similar organizations
  7. Martha Holden Jennings FoundationCleveland, OH 16 grants Accepts applications $197,280 to similar organizations
  8. Marion D Herriott SCHLRSHP FD CharColumbus, OH 7 grants Accepts applications $14,000 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 31-4379435 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.