How to apply
Grant application procedure is an on-line proposal process accessible by visiting the mary s. & david c. Corbin foundation website, corbinfdn.org. The proposal includes descriptions of the organization and of the proposed project including objectives, duration and cost. Other required information: Other possible funding sources; other commitments; a list of board members and officers; a copy of the irs determination letter; most recent audited financial statement, if available; copy of the latest form 990; budgets and an organizational chart. Contact: Donald M Miksch Huntington National, 3421 Ridgewood Road Suite 100, Fairlawn, Oh, 3307647263 Deadlines: No later than march 1st for consideration in may and september 1st for consideration in november. Restrictions: The foundation does not fund individuals, annual fund raising campaigns, on-going requests for general operating support (although some repeat grants are made), operating deficits or organizations which in turn make grants to others. Grantees are limited to irc sec. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a public charity status under irc sec. 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). The foundation does not provide grants to supporting organizations or private foundations.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 76 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Art MuseumAkron, OH | 2025-2026 building renovation including the mary s. and david c.corbin foundation gallery | $102K |
| University of Akron FoundationAkron, OH | Knight center for creative engagement | $100K |
| Musical Arts AssociationCleveland, OH | 2025 blossom music festival | $40K |
| American National Red Cross - Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley ChapterAkron, OH | Fy2026 disaster cycle services support in summit county (07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026) | $36K |
| Hope & Healing Survivor Resource CenterAkron, OH | 202 5-2027 crisis intervention services for summit county survivors of violence and human trafficking | $31K |
| Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH | Reaching new heights capital campaign | $30K |
| Cuyahoga Valley Preservastion and Scenic Railway AssociationPenninsula, OH | Leading the way capital campaign | $25K |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens IncAkron, OH | Resurfacing, lighting, digital signage project (remainder due of $25,000 grant combined with 12/17/2025 in-kind gift) | $25K |
| Well Community Development CorporationAkron, OH | Imagine the future campaign | $25K |
| Young Men's Christian Assosiation of Akron OhioAkron, OH | Capital improvements to riverfront ymca | $25K |
| Akron Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OH | 2025 food sourcing and distribution program | $20K |
| Family Promise of Summit County IncAkron, OH | One survive to thrive home in 2025 | $20K |
| Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood MinistryAkron, OH | Support of general operating expenses (1st installment of 3) | $20K |
| Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood MinistryAkron, OH | Funds for natural gas generator capital project to support food quality, stability of services, and safety | $20K |
| Greater Akron Muscial AssociationAkron, OH | Three red chair sponsorships for 2025-2026 season | $18K |
| Axess Family ServicesRavenna, OH | Mobile meals - provide meals and supplements to low income, elderly, and disabled persons (1st installment of 3) | $15K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioCleveland, OH | Direct organizational programming costs (approved $40,000 in 2024) (2nd installment of 3) | $15K |
| Community Hall Foundation IncAkron, OH | Fy25 community-based theater programs | $15K |
| Grace House Akron IncAkron, OH | Continuance of comfort care services for summit county's terminally ill | $15K |
| International Institute of AkronAkron, OH | Employment services for refugees and immigrants | $15K |
| Salvation ArmyAkron, OH | Support of the learning zone educational programs for 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 (1st installment of 3) | $15K |
| United Disability Services IncAkron, OH | Purchase of 5 accessible vehicles | $15K |
| Akron Children's MuseumAkron, OH | Subsidize 2,000 admission tickets 2025 museums for all | $10K |
| Akron Community Service Center and Urban LeagueAkron, OH | 2025-2026 youth programming | $10K |
| Art SpeaksCuyahoga Falls, OH | 2025-2026 dynamite duos funding for teaching artists' salaries | $10K |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaStow, OH | 2025-26 school year exploring program for manchester and barberton middle schools and high schools | $10K |
| Building for TomorrowAkron, OH | Early childhood initiative cover cost of home visitation services to families with age-eligible children | $10K |
| Community Support Services IncAkron, OH | Therapy and interview room renovation | $10K |
| Friends of Historic Glendale CemeteryAkron, OH | Create, acquire, and install informational signs | $10K |
| Good Samaritan Hunger Center IncAkron, OH | 2025 general operating support | $10K |
| Greenleaf Family CenterAkron, OH | 2025-26 school year adolescent suicide prevention program | $10K |
| Haven of Rest MinistriesAkron, OH | Fy25 men's and women's dorm and residential programs | $10K |
| Hope Meadows FoundationWadsworth, OH | Financial assistance for participation in equine-assisted therapy and life skills program | $10K |
| International Soap Box Derby IncAkron, OH | Fy25 general operating support for stem in-school programming | $10K |
| Jewish Family Service of Akron OhioPepper Pike, OH | Support of unfunded components of jfs akron's older adult services program (arts, culture, education, and socialization) | $10K |
| Let's Grow Akron IncAkron, OH | 2025 operating support | $10K |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame IncNorth Canton, OH | 2025 school year participation costs for akron public school children at camp invention | $10K |
| Ohio Local Information InitiativeColumbus, OH | Signal akron arts & culture community calendar | $10K |
| Safety Forces Support CenterAkron, OH | 2025 counseling and mental health services for summit county first responders | $10K |
| Stewart's Caring PlaceFairlawn, OH | 2025 programs and services for summit county residents | $10K |
| Summit Education InitiativeAkron, OH | 2025 summit county get ready for school project | $10K |
| Tuesday Musical AssociationAkron, OH | 2025-26 season | $10K |
| United Way of Summit and Medina CountiesAkron, OH | 2025-26 summit county 2-1-1 information and referral | $10K |
| Vantage AgingAkron, OH | More than a meal program for summit county senior purchase of food and packaging materials | $10K |
| Western Reserve Historical SocietyCleveland, OH | Fy2026 hale farm & village education programs | $10K |
| Children's Concert Society of Akron - the University of Akron FoundationAkron, OH | In-school concert series support artistic fees (1st installment of 3) | $8,000 |
| Victim Assistance ProgramAkron, OH | Crisis invervention & response program providing 24/7/365 dispatch and response services (1st installment of 3) | $8,000 |
| Akron Creative Inc Dba the Nightlight CinemaAkron, OH | Second screen expansion expanded community programming | $7,500 |
| Access IncAkron, OH | Direct support of lotus blossom program - programming, child advocacy and mental health, and food | $6,000 |
| Akron Parks CollaborativeAkron, OH | Boss park completion -replacement of old and unsafe planks on benches; purchase and installation of 2 picnic tables | $6,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Center IncBarberton, OH | Addition of donor portal and my legacy will | $6,000 |
| Downtown Akron Partnership IncAkron, OH | 2024-25 downtown akron beautification program | $6,000 |
| Akron Marathon CorporationAkron, OH | One intern salary for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Alchemy IncCopley, OH | 2025-26 in-school and after-school programming | $5,000 |
| Apollo's Fire Cleveland Baroque OrchestraCleveland Heights, OH | 2025-2026 concert season community access initiative & education outreach in summit county (1st installment of 2) | $5,000 |
| Art Resources TransformationsAkron, OH | 2026 curated storefront direct payments to selected artists and exhibit-related expenses | $5,000 |
| Autism Society of Greater AkronAkron, OH | 2026 water safety program for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters of Summit Medina and Stark CountiesAkron, OH | 2025 general operating support | $5,000 |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions IncAkron, OH | Purchase and installation of three security cameras | $5,000 |
| Freedom House for Women IncAkron, OH | Adult supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness (1st installment of 3) | $5,000 |
By state: Ohio 75 · New York 1
About this foundation
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fairlawn, Ohio, administered in care of Robert C Berk, tax-exempt since 1970. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application procedure is an on-line proposal process accessible by visiting the mary s. & david c. org. Deadlines: No later than march 1st for consideration in may and september 1st for consideration in november..
How much does Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 76 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation give?
Ohio (75 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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