The O'neill Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1530980
Foundation Overview
Based in Newark, OH, The O'neill Foundation has awarded 139 grants totaling $1,361,500 to organizations in Ohio, Virginia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $222,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 15 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
93% of all grants are concentrated in Ohio, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Newark (54%), Granville (19%), Columbus (16%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 46% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The O'neill Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Council On World Affairs | $6,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Global Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Granville Community Foundation | $1,000 | Granville, OH, US | Community Programs | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Mid-ohio | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Re Store Initiative | 2023 |
| Kingdom Pillars | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Contributions Towards Fundraising Event | 2023 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Golf Gala Sponsor | 2023 |
| Mental Health America Of Licking County | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2023 |
| Midland Theatre | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Building Maintenance Fund | 2023 |
| Newark Development Partners | $25,000 | Newark, OH, US | Newark Arcade Project | 2023 |
| Ohio State University Foundation And The Ohio State University Newark | $35,000 | Newark, OH, US | Renovation Of Hodges (Founders) Hall/earthworks Gallery $25,000dr. William L. Macdonald Osu Scholarship Contribution $10,000 | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| St Vincent Haven - St Vincent De Paul Housing Facilities Inc | $35,000 | Newark, OH, US | Building Hope Expansion Project $15,000contribution Building Hope Campaign $20,000 | 2023 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $7,500 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2023 |
| West Licking Special Olympics | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Sporting And Social Events For Physically And Developmentally Disabled Individuals | 2023 |
| Food Pantry Network Of Licking County | $1,000 | Newark, OH, US | Fundraising Event - Granville Turkey Trot | 2023 |
| C-tec Career And Technology Education Centers Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Contribution Towards The Mist Scholarship | 2023 |
| Columbus Council On World Affairs | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Global Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Granville Community Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Unrestricted Gift For General Purposes | 2022 |
| Midland Theatre | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Capital Fund | 2022 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $7,500 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| West Licking Special Olympics | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Sporting And Social Events For Physically And Developmentally Disabled Individuals | 2022 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| St Edwards Catholic Church | $2,000 | Granville, OH, US | Crs Ukraine Support | 2022 |
| Naiop Research Foundation | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Research Related To Community Development | 2022 |
| Bryn Du Commission | $25,000 | Granville, OH, US | Barn Raising Campaignbetsy Eaton O'neill Library | 2022 |
| Newark Development Partners | $25,000 | Newark, OH, US | Newark Arcade Project | 2022 |
| Kingdom Pillars | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| St Vincent Haven - St Vincent De Paul Housing Facilities Inc | $20,000 | Newark, OH, US | Expansion Project | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Mid-ohio | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Beginning Futures 2 Inc | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Childcare Center | 2022 |
| Columbus Council On World Affairs | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Global Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Granville Community Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Unrestricted Gift For General Purposes | 2022 |
| Midland Theatre | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Capital Fund | 2022 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $7,500 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| West Licking Special Olympics | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Sporting And Social Events For Physically And Developmentally Disabled Individuals | 2022 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| St Edwards Catholic Church | $2,000 | Granville, OH, US | Crs Ukraine Support | 2022 |
| Naiop Research Foundation | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Research Related To Community Development | 2022 |
| Bryn Du Commission | $25,000 | Granville, OH, US | Barn Raising Campaignbetsy Eaton O'neill Library | 2022 |
| Newark Development Partners | $25,000 | Newark, OH, US | Newark Arcade Project | 2022 |
| Kingdom Pillars | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| St Vincent Haven - St Vincent De Paul Housing Facilities Inc | $20,000 | Newark, OH, US | Expansion Project | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Mid-ohio | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Beginning Futures 2 Inc | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Childcare Center | 2022 |
| Columbus Council On World Affairs | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Global Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Granville Community Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Unrestricted Gift For General Purposes | 2022 |
| Midland Theatre | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Capital Fund | 2022 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $7,500 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| West Licking Special Olympics | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Sporting And Social Events For Physically And Developmentally Disabled Individuals | 2022 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| St Edwards Catholic Church | $2,000 | Granville, OH, US | Crs Ukraine Support | 2022 |
| Naiop Research Foundation | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Research Related To Community Development | 2022 |
| Bryn Du Commission | $25,000 | Granville, OH, US | Barn Raising Campaignbetsy Eaton O'neill Library | 2022 |
| Newark Development Partners | $25,000 | Newark, OH, US | Newark Arcade Project | 2022 |
| Kingdom Pillars | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| St Vincent Haven - St Vincent De Paul Housing Facilities Inc | $20,000 | Newark, OH, US | Expansion Project | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Mid-ohio | $20,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Beginning Futures 2 Inc | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Childcare Center | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Newark | $30,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs For Youths | 2021 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Unrestricted Gift For General Purposes | 2021 |
| Licking County Library | $1,500 | Newark, OH, US | Dolly Parton Imagination Library | 2021 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2021 |
| Columbus Council On World Affairs | $2,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Global Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Newark Sport And Event Commission | $20,000 | Newark, OH, US | New Zamboni | 2021 |
| Midland Theatre | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Capital Fund | 2021 |
| Granville Community Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Community Programs | 2021 |
| Mental Health America Of Licking County | $1,500 | Newark, OH, US | Night Of Hope Event | 2021 |
| Mental Health America Of Licking County | $20,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2021 |
| Ohio State Newark Campus | $55,000 | Newark, OH, US | Alford Science And Technology Building | 2021 |
| West Licking Special Olympics | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Sporting And Social Events For Physically And Developmentally Disabled Individuals | 2021 |
| Denison University | $5,000 | Granville, OH, US | Venture Philantrophy Club Fund | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Newark | $16,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs For Youths | 2020 |
| Center For Disability Services | $5,000 | Heath, OH, US | Improve Lives Of Those With Developmental Disabilities | 2020 |
| Granville Athletic Boosters | $2,500 | Granville, OH, US | Capital Improvements | 2020 |
| Licking County Library | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | Public Library | 2020 |
| Naiop Research Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Research Related To Community Development | 2020 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $35,000 | Newark, OH, US | Provide Education Assistance For Those In Need | 2020 |
| Pelotonia | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2020 |
| The Works | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | To Help Fund The New Stem Center | 2020 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2020 |
| Licking County Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Covid 19 Relief | 2020 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Unrestricted Gift For General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Provide Assistance To Local Families During Covid Pandemic | 2020 |
| St Luke's Church | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Granville Turkey Trot To Benefit The Needy | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Midohio | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Housing For The Needy | 2018 |
| Licking County Foundation | $21,000 | Newark, OH, US | Ctec Mist Scholarship Program; New Home For The Central Ohio Youth Ballet | 2018 |
| Naiop Research Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Research Related To Community Development | 2018 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2018 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2018 |
| Granville Recreation District | $5,000 | Granville, OH, US | Wildwood Playground Renovation Project | 2018 |
| Columbus Council On World Affairs | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Global Awareness | 2018 |
| Center For Disability Services | $5,000 | Heath, OH, US | Improve Lives Of Those With Developmental Disabilities | 2018 |
| The Works | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | To Help Fund The New Stem Center | 2018 |
| Licking County Library | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | Public Library | 2018 |
| Licking County Coalition For Housing | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Provide Housing For Homeless | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $3,000 | Newark, OH, US | Provide Services For The Needy | 2018 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $2,000 | Worthington, OH, US | Provide Basic Needs For All People | 2018 |
| City Of Heath | $222,000 | Heath, OH, US | City Parks System | 2018 |
| Food Pantry Network Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Building Campaign | 2017 |
| Granville Education Foundation | $1,000 | Granville, OH, US | Education Programs For Granville Village Schools | 2017 |
| Licking County Foundation | $51,500 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs; Support Of Licking County Library | 2017 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | Scholarships For Newark Campus Of Ohio State Univ-newark & Central Ohio Technical College | 2017 |
| Newark Development Partners | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Development Programs And Acquisitions Enhancing Downtown Newark | 2017 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2017 |
| West Licking Special Olympics | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Sporting And Social Events For Physically And Developmentally Disabled Individuals | 2017 |
| Lakewood Athletic Boosters | $1,000 | Hebron, OH, US | Campaign To Fund Turf For Atheltic Fields | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Midohio | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Housing For The Needy | 2017 |
| Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Granville, OH, US | Season Programming Sponsor | 2017 |
| Par Excellence Learning Center | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Learning Center Purchase | 2017 |
| Canal Market District | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Community Market; Sponsorship | 2017 |
| Naiop Research Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Research Related To Community Development | 2017 |
| West Licking Special Olympics | $1,000 | Pataskala, OH, US | Sporting And Social Events For Physically And Developmentally Disabled Individuals | 2016 |
| United Way Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs | 2016 |
| The Works | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| The Midland Theatre Association | $4,000 | Newark, OH, US | Endowment Campaign | 2016 |
| Newark Rotary Club Foundation | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | Outreach Programs | 2016 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund | $12,500 | Newark, OH, US | Scholarships For Newark Campus Of Ohio State Univ-newark & Central Ohio Technical College | 2016 |
| Licking Memorial Health Foundation | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Lmh Programs For Community Health And Awareness | 2016 |
| Licking County Library | $10,000 | Newark, OH, US | Outreach Program | 2016 |
| Licking County Foundation | $30,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Programs And Scholarships | 2016 |
| Licking County Coalition For Housing | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Community Housing Programs For The Needy | 2016 |
| Licco Inc | $2,500 | Heath, OH, US | Independence Programs For The Devlopmentally Disabled | 2016 |
| Granville Eduation Foundation | $1,000 | Granville, OH, US | Education Programs For Granville Village Schools | 2016 |
| Food Pantry Network Of Licking County | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Building Campaign | 2016 |
| A Call To College | $2,500 | Newark, OH, US | College Access Programs And Last Dollar Grants | 2016 |
| Newark Development Partners | $5,000 | Newark, OH, US | Development Programs And Acquisitions Enhancing Downtown Newark | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Research | 2016 |
| Newark Ice Hockey Association | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Youth Recreation Programs | 2016 |
| Licking County Family Ymca | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Annual Campaign | 2016 |
| Pelotonia | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Granville Robotics Boosters | $1,000 | Granville, OH, US | Science, Technology, Engineering, Math [stem] Programs | 2016 |
| St Edward The Confessor | $5,000 | Granville, OH, US | Church Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-1530980 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1499 W MAIN ST Newark, OH 43055-1988 |
Key People (4)
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| President | Robert E O'neill |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Thomas M Cummiskey |
| Trustee | Alex O'neill |
| Trustee | Ellen O'neill |
Forms 990-PF
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