Foundations that fund education in Ohio
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Fidelity Foundation
- $180,000 to Activities Beyond the Classroom, Cincinnati: Campaign / fundraising plan
- $7,000 to Ohio State University Foundation, Columbus: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to Columbus School for Girls, Columbus: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The George Gund Foundation
- $2,750,000 to Cleveland State University Foundation, Cleveland: Living learning community
- $400,000 to College Now Greater Cleveland Inc, Cleveland: College access advising services, scholarships, and retention services for cleveland...
- $250,000 to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland: Wade park community engagement center.
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.
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
- $50,700 to Rise Up - Northeast Ohio, Cleveland: D-12-24 immersive scientific learning
- $50,000 to Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland: D-5-24 professional excellence series
- $50,000 to Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc, Cleveland: D-1-24 say yes scholarship fund
How to apply: Detailed application form and information is available on the website @ mhjf.com
Deadlines: There are six application deadlines during the calendar year: 2/15, 4/15, 6/15, 8/15, 10/15, 12/15
Restrictions: Grants are limited to projects and programs that provide support for public school teachers and students throughout the state of ohio.
The Joseph and Florence Mandel Family- Penni M and Stephen J Weinberg Family Fund
- $250,000 to Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School, Beachwood: Capital Campaign
- $150,000 to Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School, Beachwood: Capital Campaign
- $150,000 to Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School, Beachwood: Capital Campaign
How to apply: No formal application form is used. The following information should accompany any request: 1) description of project and justification for grant. 2) amount of grant requested and term of grant. 3) pertinent financial information. 4) irs exemption status including copy of...
The Nord Family Foundation
- $160,000 to College Now Greater Cleveland Inc, Cleveland: Continued support of the postsecondary initiative in lorain county
- $100,000 to Lorain County Community College Foundation, Elyria: Bridges to success program, over two years
- $100,000 to The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc, Westerville: Continued support of the nord family foundation scholarship program
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...
John P Murphy Foundation
- $170,000 to Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland: Programmatic support
- $122,500 to Kent State University Foundation, Kent: Programmatic support
- $75,500 to The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland: Programmatic support
How to apply: Applicants must submit 6 copies of grant application, copies of tax-exempt certificates & letters from the treasury dept certifying that the applicant is a publicly supported tax-exempt organization, not a private foundation.
Deadlines: Trustees meet, usually quarterly, to consider grant applications.
Restrictions: John p. Murphy foundation confines its grants primarily to community educational, arts, health, social service and religious institutions in the greater cleveland area.
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Kent State University Foundation, Kent: General purpose
- $75,000 to Kent State University Foundation, Kent: General purpose
- $25,000 to Kent State University Foundation, Kent: General purpose
How to apply: The application should include: 1)the name, address & brief history of the organization, 2)a copy of the tax exemption letter, 3)the tax id number and 4)the reason for the grant and the amount.
Kulas Foundation
- $325,000 to Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland: Programmatic support
- $154,500 to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland: Programmatic support
- $84,000 to University of Akron Foundation, Akron: Programmatic support
How to apply: Applicants must submit copies of grant application, copies of tax-exempt certificates & letters from the treasury dept certifying that the applicant is a publicly supported tax exempt organization, not a private foundation.
Deadlines: Trustees meet, usually quarterly, to consider grant applications.
Restrictions: Kulas foundation confines its grants primarily to music therapy, community, education, arts and culture and social service institutions in the greater cleveland area.
Cardinal Health Foundation
- $150,000 to Pelotonia, Columbus: Cardinal health communities\central ohio
- $5,000 to Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation, Columbus: Cardinal health communities\central ohio
- $3,500 to Ozone Robotics Inc, Delaware: Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant
How to apply: Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Deadlines: None none n/a
Restrictions: The cardinal health foundation supports regional and national health care initiatives, volunteerism, and healthy and livable communities.
The Westfield Insurance Foundation
- $18,861 to Cleveland Leadership Center, Cleveland: General operating support
- $13,409 to College Now Greater Cleveland, Cleveland: General operating support
- $5,000 to Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc, Bowling Green: General operating support
How to apply: Applicants should use the contact information provided and submit requests electronically. Necessary information provided should include prior open year filed 990 returns, and any applicable financial records relating to the request; such as program budgets or financial...
Deadlines: Submissions are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Funds are disbursed to organizations that are permissible within the Foundation's exempt purpose and existence under 501(c)(3), strategy, and eligible to receive contributinos according to applicable IRC Code sections and verification.
Mathile Family Foundation
- $3,142,280 to Aileron Corp, Tipp City: 2023 & 2024 operating support
- $75,000 to Learn To Earn Dayton, Dayton: Annual fund + attendance campaign
- $64,800 to Cooperative for Education, Cincinnati: Core mission support & scholarships for youth
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...
George Codrington Fdnhirtlena
- $32,500 to The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland: General
- $31,000 to The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, Beachwood: General
- $25,000 to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland: General
How to apply: Letter application
Restrictions: No grants to individuals
Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Pfdn
- $65,000 to Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, Columbus: General operating
- $40,000 to Leadership Akron, Akron: General operating
- $25,000 to University of Akron Foundation, Akron: General operating
How to apply: Letter form
Deadlines: Prior to meetings in may, september and december
Restrictions: Grants given primarily to akron ohio organizations
Harry C Moores Foundation
- $25,000 to Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Columbus: General operations
- $20,000 to Marburn Academy, New Albany: General operations
- $18,000 to Cristo Rey Columbus High School, Columbus: General operations
How to apply: Detail is available through the grant application instructions which can be obtained upon request.
Deadlines: June 1 for grants made in august/september
Restrictions: Grants are not made to individuals or private foundations.
Farmer Family Foundation
- $2,953,674 to Miami University Foundation Inc, Oxford: Exempt purpose of organization
- $2,752,391 to Miami University Foundation Inc, Oxford: Exempt purpose of organization
- $2,000,000 to Miami University Foundation Inc, Oxford: Exempt purpose of organization
How to apply: Letter stating purpose and amount of grant/general information on organization
The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation
- $275,000 to Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland: General op.support & kulas hall renov.
- $60,000 to Saint Martin De Porres High School, Cleveland: General operating support
- $59,000 to Cleveland Leadership Center, Cleveland: General op.support & cleve.thrives prog.
How to apply: (1) written application; (2) current audited financial statements; and (3) irs tax exemption letter
Restrictions: Application may be made only by internal revenue code section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) organizations. Preference is given to the greater cleveland area.
The Allstate Foundation
- $500,000 to Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc, Shaker Heights: Supporting community wealth building
- $5,000 to Democracy Collaborative Foundation Inc, Shaker Heights: October 2024 flash consulting day
- $5,000 to Deaf Community Resource Center Inc, Dayton: Helping hands group grants
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $6,000 to Winn Reading, Cincinnati: Greater Cincinnati Fund Small Grant
- $4,000 to Women of Color Foundation, Cleveland: Community Market Grant
- $2,000 to Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation, Cincinnati: Matching Gift
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $361,875 to College Now Greater Cleveland Inc, Cleveland: Scholarships
- $300,000 to Friends of Breakthrough Schools, Cleveland: Education program
- $35,000 to Little Lighthouse Learning Center, Lorain: General operating support
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
The Abington Foundation
- $75,000 to The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland: Over two years for a new headquarters
- $45,000 to Birthing Beautiful Communities, Cleveland: To construct a birth center in 2024-25
- $20,000 to Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland: For dolly parton's imagination library in 2024
How to apply: All applications should be made online at www.abingtonfoundation.org
Deadlines: Applications are reviewed three times a year; deadlines are december 1; april 1 and september 1
Restrictions: See website for full details. Eligibility is limited to organizations that are exempt under 501(c)(3); provide programming or services in one of four focus areas (education; pathways to economic independence; healthcare or cultural...
Elizabeth Ring Mather William Gwinn Mather Fund
- $35,000 to Kenyon College, Kenyon: Kenyon fund
- $25,000 to Kenyon College, Kenyon: Philander chase conservancy
- $15,000 to Starting Point, Cleveland: Unrestricted operating expenses
How to apply: Application can be made in letter form and include detail of organization, financial information, and request. Request should include an annual report or audited financial statements and information regarding the expected outcomes for the money received.
Deadlines: January 31 april 30 july 31 october 1
Restrictions: No grants are made to individuals. No limitations to geographical area; however, grants are generally made to qualifying organizations in the cleveland, ohio area, and other locations where trustees reside.
The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc
- $6,000,000 to Ohio State University Foundation, Columbus: Bmec building
- $1,000,000 to Denison University, Granville: Career exploration center
- $1,000,000 to The College of Wooster, Wooster: Lowry center
How to apply: Any form. Organization is required to submit proof of tax-exempt status
John Huntington Fund for Education
- $812,775 to College Now Greater Cleveland, Cleveland: Student scholarships
- $401,000 to John Carroll University, Cleveland: Student scholarships
- $400,000 to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland: Student scholarships
How to apply: The application should state the amount requested and the intended use
Deadlines: The application should be submitted by april 30th of the current year
Restrictions: Grants restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in cuyahoga county
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Xavier University, Cincinnati: Xavier University 2024 Summer Service Internship Program
- $30,000 to Adopt A Class Foundation, Cincinnati: Preparing Greater Cincinnati Students as Tomorrow's Greater Cincinnati Leaders
- $30,000 to New Leaf Kitchen, Cincinnati: Root-up Cooking and Food Education
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically www.daterfoundation.org
Restrictions: Grants are primarily for the benefit of children in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn
- $27,500 to John Carroll University, University Ht: Scholarship
- $24,750 to Walsh University, N Canton: Scholarship
- $10,000 to Ohio Dominican University, Columbus: Scholarship
How to apply: Mandatory essay on requirements met
Deadlines: 4/15
Restrictions: Well rounded students attending catholic universities selected by their high school principals
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