Foundation Relations

Our Foundation Relations team helps the university community to identify, establish, and coordinate foundation support for Ohio State’s educational, academic and community service priorities. We promote mutually beneficial relationships with private philanthropic foundations that likely share a defined interest with one or more of Ohio State’s diverse programs, including its 92 doctoral, 132 masters, and 167 undergraduate programs.

The Foundation Relations team works closely with philanthropic foundations to develop innovative projects and programs that promise positive, long-term impact.

We invite you to explore the partnership opportunities at Ohio State, including many programs of national and global prominence. Contact us to learn more.

Dinessa Solomon
Director of Development
Foundation Relations
1480 West Lane Avenue Room 388
Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: (614) 688-3049
Fax: (614) 292-4121
solomon.189@osu.edu

Emily Irwin
Director of Development
Foundation Relations, Medical Center and Health Sciences
660 Ackerman Road Room 633
Columbus, OH 43202
Phone: (614) 366-0229
irwin.290@osu.edu

Amy Holden
Director of Development
Foundation Relations, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
33 West Eleventh Avenue Room 311G
Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: (614) 292-9904
holden.108@osu.edu