Private foundation · EIN 34-1653306 · Cleveland, Ohio

Frederick W and Janet P Dorn 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: 20 grants paid, $333K total, median $20K. 75% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$333K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OH
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossCleveland, OHUnrestricted operating support$45K
Beck Center for the ArtsLakewood, OHGeneral operating support$30K
The CentersCleveland, OHUnrestricted operatin support$25K
Lake Erie Nature & Science CenterBay Village, OHUnrestricted operating support$25K
City MissionCleveland, OHUnrestricted operating support$20K
Greater Cleveland FoodbankCleveland, OHUnrestricted operating support$20K
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FLScholarship non-traditional students$20K
Friends of Richfield Heritage PreserveRichfield, OHPreserve amity and north houses$20K
Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OHUnrestricted operating support$20K
Hospice of the Western ReserveCleveland, OHUnrestricted operating support$20K
Pine Ridge Middle SchoolNaples, FLLunch lounge, stud incent, prof dev$20K
Salvation ArmyCleveland, OHUnrestricted operating support$15K
Achievement Centers for ChildrenHighland Hills, OHUnrestricted operating support$10K
Musical Arts AssociationCleveland, OHUnrestricted oper support-orchestra$10K
National Museum of the Great LakesToledo, OHGeneral operating support$10K
Acts - Action in Community Through Service of Prince WilliamDumfries, VAUnrestricted operating support$5,000
Christian Science Reading RoomRocky River, OHUnrestricted operating support$5,000
Fund for Our Economic FutureCleveland, OHUnrestricted operating support$5,000
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Sothwest FloridaFort Myers, FLUnrestricted operating support$5,000
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FLSalute to educators event$2,500

By state: Ohio 15 · Florida 4 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Frederick W and Janet P Dorn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, administered in care of Phillip a Ranney, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Frederick W and Janet P Dorn 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 Frederick W and Janet P Dorn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $333K across 20 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Frederick W and Janet P Dorn Foundation give?

Ohio (15 grants), Florida (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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