Foundations that fund civil rights in Ohio
These 25 foundations made grants to civil rights in Ohio in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The George Gund Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund, Columbus: Operating support
- $200,000 to Assembly for the Arts, Cleveland: Operating support.
- $169,722 to Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund, Columbus: Operating support.
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: 3/15 (for summer meeting); 7/15 (for fall meeting); and 11/15 (for winter/spring meeting).
Restrictions: Grant application guide available on the website at www.gundfoundation.org. See statement 21 for additional grant program information, including the foundation's funding priorities.
The Mcknight Foundation
- $500,000 to Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund, Columbus: for general operating support
- $350,000 to Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund, Columbus: for general operating support
- $75,000 to Black Appalachian Coalition, Ottawa Hills: for general operating support
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
The Heinz Endowments
- $112,500 to Black Appalachian Coalition, Toledo: To access federal funding opportunities to facilitate projects that will advance...
- $25,000 to Black Appalachian Coalition, Toledo: For sponsorship of the black appalachian coalition policy summit
How to apply: You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://www.heinz.org/grants.
Deadlines: February 15 - spring board meeting july 15 - fall board meeting
Restrictions: The heinz endowments concentrates its efforts and resources in southwestern pennsylvania. Given its primarily regional focus, the foundation is generally unable to consider applications for funding for projects outside the commonwealth of...
The Peter and Mary Levin Family Foundation
- $89,000 to Ohio Justice and Policy Center, Cincinnati: Annual support
- $25,000 to Equality Ohio Education Fund, Columbus: Annual support
How to apply: The foundation accepts written applications from organizations exempt from taxation under internal revenue code 501(c)(3) and described in section 509 (a)(1), (2) or (3).
Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time.
Restrictions: In awarding grants, the foundation seeks to strengthen the world through services that work to eliminate social and civil injustice, thereby providing individuals and families with dignity, a better quality of life and increased economic...
Hcs Foundation C/O - L Thomas Hiltz
- $62,500 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Final annual installment to support the a chance at childhood capital campaign...
- $41,024 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Final installment toward an additional casa manager position
How to apply: Grant requests are sent to the attention of trustee listed in line 2a.
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: CASA University
- $35,000 to Parachute Special Advocates for Children of Butler County, Hamilton: Every Child Has a Chance
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically www.daterfoundation.org
Restrictions: Grants are primarily for the benefit of children in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
The Nord Family Foundation
- $65,000 to Save Our Children of Elyria Inc, Elyria: Continued general operating support
- $2,500 to Northeast Ohio Voter Advocates, Cleveland: Civic engagement project
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in written form and should contain: 1) name of the applicant agency and a statement of the agency's function 2) a list of current board members 3) a statement of objectives of the proposed project 4) a budget showing expenditures and income from...
Deadlines: Trustees usually meet in feb, jun and oct and proposals should be submitted 10 weeks prior.
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to non-profit agencies and organizations that have qualified with the internal revenue service as publicly supported sec 501(c)(3) organizations and to governmental units described in sec 170(c)(1). The...
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $50,000 to Save Our Children of Elyria Inc, Elyria: General operating support
- $16,000 to Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Comn Ctr of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland: Support services
How to apply: Electronic request including type of program and specific use of funds
Deadlines: Every february 15th, may 15th, august 15th, and november 15th
Restrictions: Must be a charitable organization which provides for charitable, scientific, or education purposes for community benefit
Sutphin Family Foundation Ica
- $35,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: General support
- $15,000 to Ohio Justice and Policy Center, Cincinnati: General support
How to apply: See the sutphin family foundation "information for grant applicants" available from contact listed above. Applications must be submitted using the greater cincinnati common grant application.
Deadlines: See "information for grant applicants"
Restrictions: See "information for grant applicants"
Pfau Charitable Foundation
- $30,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Casa university
- $10,000 to Casa for Clermont Kids, Batavia: General operating
How to apply: Letter of inquiry required - refer to www.gcfdn.org for the on-line form (from the menu tab, select grants, private foundation grants, and then the daniel and susan pfau foundation)
Deadlines: Follow instructions above to find submission deadlines
Restrictions: Follow instructions above to find restrictions or limitations
Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation
- $25,000 to League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund, Columbus: Voter Engagement
- $5,000 to Rank the Vote Ohio, Stow: Electoral Participation
How to apply: Please visit our website at www.seasongoodfoundation.com
Deadlines: Please visit our website at www.seasongoodfoundation.com
Restrictions: Please visit our website at www.seasongoodfoundation.com
The Raymond John Wean Foundation
- $11,000 to Mahoning Valley Sojourn To the Past, Youngstown: General operating support
- $5,000 to We Are A Generation, Youngstown: General opertaing support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted through the foundations website at www.weanfoundation.org
Deadlines: There are quarterly deadlines for grants over $5,000. All other grants have annual deadlines.
Restrictions: See foundations website at www.weanfoundation.org for additional details, restrictions and limitations
Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Casa Board Volunteer Association Inc, Akron: Specialized advocacy for abused and neglected boys of color in the child welfare system
- $2,500 to Casa Board Volunteer Association Inc, Akron: Donation
How to apply: Name of organization, address, person to contact and phone number, tax exempt status and if exempt basis for exemption, amount of funds requested, reason funds requested and how they will be used, other information helpful to the trustees in making a determination, a copy of...
Deadlines: N/a.
Restrictions: Grants are only made to qualified organizations under the internal revenue service code section 501(c)(3) with special consideration to pre selected k-12 public school entities and organizations serving public school children in grades...
Farmer Family Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Exempt purpose of organization
How to apply: Letter stating purpose and amount of grant/general information on organization
Fidelity Foundation
- $600,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Campaign / fundraising plan
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $225,000 to Black Appalachian Coalition, Toledo: 82202 investing in healing to address historical traumas and systemic inequities...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
The Joyce Foundation
- $130,000 to League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund, Columbus: Democracy
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Ohio Justice and Policy Center, Cincinnati: Program services
How to apply: Any form. Organization is required to submit proof of tax-exempt status
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $75,000 to Black Appalachian Coalition, Ottawa Hills: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Puffin Foundation West Ltd C/O Judith Kitrick
- $50,000 to Friends of Casa of Franklin County Ohio, Dublin: Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
How to apply: The application must be mailed and signed hard copy on the grant application which can be found on the organization's website at www.puffinwest.org.
Deadlines: Early september - late december
Restrictions: Grant proposals/applications must comport with our missions statement.
Edelweiss Foundation
- $50,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit
How to apply: In writing with a brief description of the charity and its requests.
Carroll Charities Inc
- $33,000 to Center for Christian Virtue, Columbus: Christian ministry and assistance
How to apply: The net income of the organization will be applied to the following activities: 1.) evangelical activities - (a) the organization will assist in evangelical activities by providing support (i) to individuals known to be engaged in missionary activities, (ii) to organizations...
Restrictions: See attached description for part xv-2b.
Mathile Family Foundation
- $30,000 to The National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton, Dayton: Operating support
How to apply: Grant application and required information can be found at mathilefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, august 1, november 1
Restrictions: The mathile family foundation supports projects that align with its mission: transforming the lives of children and families; the highest priority is given to eligible organizations in the dayton area; grant amounts are for $1,000 and...
Ohio Valley Foundation Fifth Third Bank
- $25,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Other
How to apply: Available upon request
Deadlines: Available upon request
Restrictions: Should be limited to the greater cincinnati area, must be a tax-exempt organization and prefer not to make grants for religious purposes
Hatton Foundation
- $25,000 to Prokids, Cincinnati: Support building blocks progam
How to apply: Please contact the foundation
Restrictions: Foundation's focus is on civic & arts programs, faith- based programs, homeless/poverty programs, medical & health organizations, programs for people with special needs and their families, sports and youth development programs, and...
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