Private foundation · EIN 34-1492735 · Avon Lake, Ohio · Health care

Black River Education and Wellness Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $51K total, median $26K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$51K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lorain Police Officers FundLorain, OHFund fallen officers$45K
Kiwanis ClubElyria, OHChildren education$6,000

About this foundation

Black River Education and Wellness Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Avon Lake, Ohio, administered in care of Jeffrey a Brausch, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Black River Education and Wellness Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Black River Education and Wellness Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $51K across 2 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Black River Education and Wellness Foundation give?

Ohio (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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