The Forster Foundation
Private foundation · Westerville, OH · EIN 81-5044139 · reported 2023–2025
32grants reported
$1,500median award
$1,254lower quartile
$84smallest grant
$44Ktotal paid
1states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 2 of its 32 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $1,338 in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William Dye HARDSHIP GRANT - RECOVERY CENTER | Columbus, OH | $3,000 |
| Michelle Guffey HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $2,579 |
| Mark Eagan HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $2,405 |
| Rob Davis AIRLINE TIX FOR TREATMENT | Columbus, OH | $2,300 |
| Cartherine Horvath HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Brett Yates HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Andrew Black HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Timothy Hobbs HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Derek Jones HARDSHIP GRANT | Grove City, OH | $1,500 |
| David J Smith HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Shawn Lingofelter HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Thomas Melton HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Kraig Gibson HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Mark Hall HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Jeffrey Traub HARDSHIP GRANT | Zanesville, OH | $1,500 |
| Jennifer Johnson HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Jeremy Phalen HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Ashley Mays HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| John Schmenk HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Benjamin Brown HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Ronald Bryant HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Melinda Scott HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Daijahnique Funches HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,500 |
| Georgiana Birko-Burris HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $1,300 |
| Sam Chapel MAKE A DAY TRIP FOR SON | Columbus, OH | $1,254 |
| Robert Wurzelbacher AIRFARE FOR TREATMENT FACILITY | Columbus, OH | $638 |
| Matthew Carroll HARDSHIP GRANT | Columbus, OH | $502 |
| Adam Minor AIRLINE TIXS FOR TREATMENT | Columbus, OH | $298 |
| Donald Hackney AIRFARE FOR TREATMENT FACILITY | Columbus, OH | $296 |
| Tyler Hall AIRFARE FOR TREATMENT FACILITY | Columbus, OH | $286 |
| Brian Mason COURT SUPPORT | Columbus, OH | $205 |
| Sam Chapel BLUE JACKET TIXS WITH SON | Columbus, OH | $84 |
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