Foundations that fund mental health in Ohio
These 25 foundations made grants to mental health 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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Ridgecliff Foundation
- $12,500 to Lifeact, Chagrin Falls: Suicide prevention
- $12,500 to Lifeact, Chagrin Falls: Suicide prevention
- $10,000 to Stella Maris, Cleveland: Chemical dependency treatment
How to apply: See attached grant guidelines
Deadlines: See attached grant guidelines
Restrictions: See attached grant guidelines
The George Gund Foundation
- $50,000 to Canopy Child Advocacy Center Inc, Cleveland: Operating support.
- $45,000 to Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition, Cleveland: Operating support.
- $45,000 to Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition, Cleveland: Racial and ethnic inequities in ohio's community behavioral health systemphase 2 study.
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 Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank Na Agent
- $5,000 to Ikron Corporation, Cincinnati: Program support
- $5,000 to Ikron Corporation, Cincinnati: Program support
- $5,000 to Nami Southwest Ohio, Cincinnati: Program support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Recipients will be primarily located in the greater cincinnati area.
Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Pathway Caring for Children, Canton: Mindful summer: youth mental health enrichment
- $2,688 to Shelter Care Inc, Tallmadge: Safe landing welcome duffels
- $2,500 to Lifeact, Chagrin Falls: Suicide prevention and stress management programs for ohio youth (2024)
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...
Millstone Fund
- $300,000 to The Crossroads Center, Cincinnati: Capital: crossroads center recovery facility
- $85,000 to Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio, Cincinnati: Teen mental health first aid
- $30,000 to Joseph House, Cincinnati: Program support
How to apply: Submit an letter of intent (loi) via the organization's website. The review committee will review the loi to determine whether an application invitiation will be offered. Organizations offered the opportunity to complete a full application will be notified of next steps.
Deadlines: December 15th and june 15th
Restrictions: Grant requests should not exceed $50,000 without permission from millstone fund. Requests will generally not be considered for less than $10,000.
The Nord Family Foundation
- $80,000 to The Road To Hope Inc, Vermillion: Continued general operating support, over two years
- $50,000 to Lorain Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program Inc, Lorain: Continued general operating support, over two years
- $35,000 to Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, Lorain: Continued support of strategic planning and system improvements for lorain county crisis...
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 Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
- $45,000 to Nami - Stark County, Canton: Mental health education programs/walk 2024-2025
- $40,000 to Nami - Greater Cleveland, Cleveland: Improving access to mental health care 2024-2025
- $37,500 to Blick Clinic, Akron: Vocational success program 2024-2027
How to apply: Applicant must submit a one page preliminary letter that includes the organization's contact information and a description of the organization, the project and the amount requested. If the foundation determines the letter of inquiry falls within its interest areas the applicant...
Deadlines: Letter of inquiry deadline: october 1, february 1 application deadline: november 1, may 1
Restrictions: Tax exempt organizations described as public charities.
The Abington Foundation
- $25,000 to Stella Maris, Cleveland: To hire a full-time registered nurse for central intake
- $20,000 to Beech Brook, Cleveland: For school based mental health services for cmsd students in 2024-25
- $20,000 to Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition, Cleveland: For program support 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...
Robert H Reakirt Fdn Equities
- $45,000 to Onecity for Recovery Inc, Mason: Care coordinator, hamilton
- $15,000 to Ohioguidestone, Cleveland: Client emergency support
- $12,500 to Nami Greater Cleveland, Cleveland: Peer support & education
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Spaulding Foundation
- $30,000 to Prospect House, Cincinnati: Funding for residential treatment and services to men with addiction issues
- $20,000 to Animal Companion Counseling, Cincinnati: Funding to renovate treatment rooms providing mental health services
- $20,000 to Nami Southwest Ohio, Loveland: Funding for programming for individuals and families dealing with mental illness
How to apply: Request an application from Laura Dunderman
Deadlines: Quarterly Grant applications should be received January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.
Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501 ( c) (3), for purposes of improving life in the community, focusing in areas of mental health, mental and physical disabilities, substance abuse/chemical addiction, and...
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $18,000 to Ohioguidestone, Berea: General operating support
- $15,000 to Pathways Enrichment Center, Lorain: Enrichment program
- $10,000 to Lifeact, Chagrin Falls: Education program
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
Thomas H White Fdn Ta
- $25,000 to Beech Brook, Pepper Pike: General operating
- $12,500 to Lifeact, Chagrin Falls: General operating
- $5,000 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Cleveland: General operating
How to apply: Explain purpose of applicant organization. Explain the project for which the application is being made. Explain how the project will benefit residents of the city of cleveland, ohio
Deadlines: April 1, august 1, december 1
Restrictions: Must benefit residents of city of cleveland. Interest is pre-college ed. & youth enrichment, see guidelines attached.
The Sam J Frankino Foundation
- $12,000 to Crossroads Health, Mentor: Operating
- $5,000 to Pathway Caring for Children, North Olmsted: Operating
- $5,000 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Cleveland: Operating
How to apply: Reason for request and purpose
The O'neill Brothers Foundation C/O Francis Jay O'neill
- $10,000 to The Lantern, Cleveland: General
- $5,000 to Lifeact, Chagrin Falls: General
- $5,000 to Stella Maris, Cleveland: General
How to apply: Applications may be made on the form or in letter format providing all information requested on the application is included in the letter.
Restrictions: All grants and contributions are made for use in the furtherance of the exempt purpose for which each recipient is organized. All are general purpose grants without any specific description as to use.
Murphy Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Stella Maris, Cleveland: General fund
- $5,000 to True Freedom Ministry, Cleveland: General fund
- $2,500 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Cleveland: General fund
How to apply: Applicants should submit one copy of the following: a thorough description of the organization, including its history. The most recent audited financial report along with a list of the board of trustees. A thorough description of need, including project budget and evaluation...
Deadlines: There are three submission deadlines each year. February 28th, june 30th, and september 30th.
Restrictions: The requesting organization must be a certified 501(c)3. Additionally, foundation policy requires a one-year hiatus in grantmaking to any organization that has received grants for three consecutive years.
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Coleman Professional Services, Kent: General purpose
- $5,000 to Fairhaven Foundation, Niles: General purpose
- $2,500 to Fairhaven Foundation, Niles: 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.
The Sk Wellman Foundation
- $7,000 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Cleveland: Support for abused women
- $3,000 to Stella Maris, Cleveland: Support for recovery
- $2,000 to Pathway Caring for Children, North Olmstead: Support for foster care, adoption and mental health needs
How to apply: Laurence a. Bartell none
Deadlines: Laurence a. Bartell april 15th
Restrictions: Laurence a. Bartell none
The Clara Weiss Fund
- $1,000 to Beech Brook, Cleveland: To support non-profit operations
- $1,000 to Alternative Paths, Medina: To support non-profit operations
- $1,000 to Recovery Center of Medina County, Medina: To support non-profit operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: None specified
Restrictions: None specified
Hcs Foundation C/O - L Thomas Hiltz
- $500,000 to Craig and Frances Lindner Center of Hope, Mason: Third installment to lindner center of hope's $30 million transforming hope campaign
- $10,000 to Fernside Inc A Center for Grieving Children, Cincinnati: Support 525 students, grades k through 12, in the fernside's school-based grief support...
How to apply: Grant requests are sent to the attention of trustee listed in line 2a.
Elevance Health Foundation Inc
- $166,666 to Prevention Action Alliance, Columbus: Mental Health Academy of Ohio program
- $116,666 to Signature Health, Mentor: Equitable Access to Care: Expanding the Patient Navigator Program to Those with Substance...
How to apply: Only online applications will be accepted for grant consideration
Mathile Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Joshua Recovery Ministries Inc, Dayton: 2024 housing initiative
- $5,000 to Maryhaven Inc, Columbus: 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...
Sutphin Family Foundation Ica
- $30,000 to Prospect House Inc, Cincinnati: General support
- $15,000 to Onecity for Recovery, Mason: 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"
Roach Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Soul Path Ohio Inc, Toledo: General
- $10,000 to Phoenix Project, Sylvania: General
How to apply: No prescribed form
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations
The Andrews Foundation
- $15,000 to Beech Brook, Cleveland: General support
- $5,000 to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Cleveland: General support
How to apply: Submitted in writing
Restrictions: No restrictions
The Thomas J Emery Memorial
- $10,000 to Nami Southwest Ohio, Loveland: Charitable purposes
- $10,000 to Joseph House Inc, Cincinnati: Charitable purposes
How to apply: Letter of inquiry required - refer to www.gcfdn.org for form(select nonprofits, private foundation funding, thomas j. Emery memorial)
Deadlines: See emery's webpage for deadlines. Refer to www.gcfdn.org
Restrictions: Hamilton, clermont, butler & warren counties in ohio boone, kenton & campbell counties in kentucky
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