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Funding from Foundation and Corporations

Ohio State's Office of Foundation Relations has full access to the Foundation Center funding database (grants to organizations) which lists grant competitions sponsored by private and/or philanthropic foundations. Foundation Relations is a specialized central service team within Advancement focused on increasing private foundation support to advance Ohio State’s educational and research mission. The team works exclusively with private foundation prospects, managing relationships on behalf of Ohio State. They serve as a resource and support for faculty and grants managers to engage with prospective funders. Visit https://foundationrelations.osu.edu/ or fill out the team's intake form (go.osu.edu/ofr-contact) for more information.

The Office of Corporate Relations serves as a central resource supporting units across Ohio State in the pursuit of corporate charitable gifts, creating a bridge for corporate partners with the university. Contact Debbie Melser (melser.3@osu.edu, 614-688-1563) to learn more about seeking support from corporate partners.

Buckeye Funder (Crowdfunding Platform)

  • Contact Megan Murphy, digital fundraising specialist, at murphy.1426@osu.edu or (614) 292-0989.

Visit these resources for additional sponsors affiliated with private/nonprofit sources.

Contact Us

For questions, please reach out to:

Jeff Agnoli

Jeff Agnoli
Education, Funding, and Research Development
agnoli.1@osu.edu | 614-292-6269


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