Private foundation · EIN 34-1873460 · Solon, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fifth Generation 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: 9 grants paid, $128K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$128K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Blessing HouseElyria, OHGeneral$25K
Hope IgnitesCleveland, OHGeneral$20K
Ronald McDonald HouseCleveland, OHGeneral$20K
Island Safe Harbor Animal ShelterPort Clinton, OHGeneral$15K
Boys & Girls Club of Northeast OhioSandusky, OHGeneral$13K
Friendship AplElyria, OHGeneral$9,986
Gilmour AcademyGates Mills, OHGeneral$9,986
Second Harvest Food Bank of N Central OhioLorain, OHGeneral$9,986
Community Resource ServicesAvon Lake, OHGeneral$5,000

About this foundation

Fifth Generation Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Solon, Ohio, administered in care of Raymond M Murphy Ttee, 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.

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Does Fifth Generation 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 Fifth Generation Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $128K across 9 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Fifth Generation Foundation give?

Ohio (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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