Private foundation · EIN 34-1852806 · Monroeville, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Twenty-First Century 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: 105 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $10K. 98% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
105
$2.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
98%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 105 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
MeijerSandusky, OHGift cards$384K
The Salvation Army - NorwalkNorwalk, OHFood/clothing/supplies$280K
Volunteers of AmericaSandusky, OHClient assistance fund, gift cards$210K
Norwalk Arts CenterNorwalk, OHRenovation$100K
Monroeville Athletic BoostersMonroeville, OHMarsh field revitalization$100K
St Joseph Catholic SchoolMonroeville, OHAnnual fund, school improvements$90K
Oh-GoSandusky, OHFood, gift card for homeless$35K
Norwalk Area United FundNorwalk, OHImagination library$30K
Norwalk Catholic SchoolNorwalk, OHRoof replacement$30K
Seneca East Local SchoolsAttica, OHCross country event$27K
Artists' Open StudioNorwalk, OHStudio art supplies$25K
Erie County Job Family ServicesSandusky, OHFoster care fund$25K
Firelands Habitat for HumanitySandusky, OHHome building supplies$25K
Huron County Job and Family ServiceNorwalk, OHFoster care fund$25K
Sandusky Co Job and FamilyFremont, OHFoster care fund$25K
Seneca County Job FamilyTiffin, OHFoster care fund$25K
Seneca Habitat for HumanityTiffin, OHHome building supplies$25K
Huron County Jr Fair LivestockNorwalk, OHSponsor 4-h projects$24K
Starting Point Outreach CenterWillard, OHRent and utilities assitance$22K
Bellevue United Select FundBellevue, OHLocal non-profit support$20K
Huron County Humane SocietyNorwalk, OHAnimal assistance/operations$20K
Tiffin Seneca United WayTiffin, OHLocal nonprofit support$20K
Care Share of Erie CountySandusky, OHPantry supply/food$15K
Catholic CharitiesNorwalk, OHCrisis assistance, housing, meals$15K
Erie County Humane SocietySandusky, OHAnimal assistance/operations$15K
Humane Society of SanduskyFremont, OHAnimal assistance/operations$15K
Norwalk Area Food BankNorwalk, OHPantry supply/food$15K
Sandusky Bay Kiwanis FoundationSandusky, OHStuff the bus school supplies$15K
Second Harvest Food BankLorain, OHPantry supply/food$15K
Seneca County Humane SocietyTiffin, OHAnimal assistance$15K
Victory KitchenSandusky, OHGift cards for homeless$15K
Goodwill IndustriesSandusky, OHCommunity health$15K
Plymouth-Shiloh Food BankShiloh, OHPantry supply/food$13K
Monroeville Public LibraryMonroeville, OHUpkeep, books$11K
Norwalk Clothing BankNorwalk, OHClothing, supplies, operations$10K
Back to the WildCastalia, OHAnimal assitance/operations$10K
Bellevue Fishes LoavesBellevue, OHPantry supply/food$10K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchNorwalk, OHSchool supplies/tutoring$10K
Good Knights of Lorain CountyWellington, OHNew trailer, supplies for beds$10K
Liberty Center Homeless ShelterFremont, OHShelter support$10K

By state: Ohio 103 · Kentucky 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Twenty-First Century Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Monroeville, Ohio, administered in care of John a Bores, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Twenty-First Century 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 Twenty-First Century Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.2M across 105 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Twenty-First Century Foundation give?

Ohio (103 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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