Wexner Center Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1306419
- Ohio
- Columbus
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Ohio
- Total giving
- $2.1MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $14MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS EXISTS AS A DIVISION OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE PROVOST OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE PURPOSE OF THE WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTEER STRUCTURE AS A FOUNDATION STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE WEXNER CENTER AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXISTING SUPERSTRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT WITH ITS OVERALL FUNDRAISING PROGRAM.THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT EXHIBITIONS, RESIDENCIES BY LIVING ARTISTS, AND PERFORMANCES AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE WEXNER CENTER. A SECOND PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP AND DIRECT VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Wexner Center for the Arts of the Ohio State University | $2.8M | 2023 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.