Disbursements by foundations based in Franklin County increased by 132.4% between 1980 and 1986, from approximately $8.1 million to $18.7 million.
These data include organizations in Franklin County which gave $500,000 or more in 1986. In addition, a portion of this money is disbursed outside of Franklin County, while foundations based elsewhere may disburse grants within Franklin County. These variances are not reflected in the data.
Foundation Percent Change
Year Disbursements by Year
1980 $8,053,000 -
1981 9,465,000 17.5%
1982 11,217,000 18.5%
1983 12,436,000 10.9%
1984 13,864,000 11.5%
1985 17,358,000 25.2%
1986 18,719,000 7.8%
Source: These data are based on Foundation information returns (Forms 990-PF and 990-AR) and annual reports, which every charitable organization is required to file with the Attorney General's Office under the Ohio Charitable Trust Act. Data include organizations in Franklin County which gave $500,000 or more in 1986. A portion of this money is disbursed outside of Franklin County, while foundations based elsewhere can disburse money within Franklin County. These variances are not reflected in the data.
Filename: SI-023