How to apply
Written requests including the type of program and specific use of funds Contact: Melissa Kristanko, 5700 Brecksville Road, Independence, Oh, 2166066353 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be a charitable organization which administers to and provides for the education, recreation, health or other charitable purposes and needs of crippled, retarded, emotionally disturbed or underprivileged children and orphans of greater cleveland.
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
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater ClevelandBrainbridge Township, OH | Youth programs | $20K |
| Applewood Centers IncCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $18K |
| Salvation ArmyCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $17K |
| Center for Families and ChildrenCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $12K |
| Hattie Larlham FoundationMantua, OH | Youth programs | $10K |
| Rainey InstituteCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $10K |
| Achievement Center for Children (camp Cheerful)Cleveland, OH | Youth programs | $7,500 |
| Rollinbuckeyez FoundationEuclid, OH | Youth programs | $7,500 |
| Providence HouseCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $6,408 |
| Cleveland Zoological SocietyCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $5,625 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland (ucp)Cleveland, OH | Youth programs | $5,500 |
| Family ConnectionsCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $5,250 |
| Adoption NetworkCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Camp Ho Mita KodaNewbury Township, OH | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Hearing & Speech CenterCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Hiram House CampChagrin Falls, OH | Youth programs | $5,000 |
| Journey Center for Safety and Healing (formerly Domestic Violence & ChildCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $4,000 |
| Urban Community SchoolCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $3,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of ClevelandCleveland Heights, OH | Youth programs | $3,000 |
| The Rosemary CenterCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $3,000 |
| Urban Squash LeagueCleveland, OH | Youth programs | $3,000 |
About this foundation
Cleveland Automobile Club Orphans Outing Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cleveland Automobile Club Orphans Outing Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written requests including the type of program and specific use of funds Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Cleveland Automobile Club Orphans Outing Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $161K across 21 grants, a median of $5,500.
Where does Cleveland Automobile Club Orphans Outing Fund give?
Ohio (21 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Foundationsince 2015 | Independence, OH | $1.2M9 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $41M |
| The Covia Foundationsince 2008 | Independence, OH | $974K271 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $11M |
| S K Wellman Foundationsince 1954 | Independence, OH | $266K87 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $5.7M |