Private foundation · EIN 34-6565426 · Cleveland, Ohio

Hankins 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: 65 grants paid, $591K total, median $6,000. 80% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
65
$591K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in OH
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Western Reserve AcademyHudson, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$30K
Cleveland PlayhouseCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$25K
American Red CrossCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20K
Beech BrookCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20K
Benjamin Rose Institute on AgingCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20K
Circle Health ServicesCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20K
Hathaway Brown SchoolShaker Heights, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20K
Honorhealth FoundationScottsdale, AZGeneral Support of the Organization$20K
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding CenterChagrin Falls, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$16K
Achievement Centers for ChildrenCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15K
Cleveland Sight CenterCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15K
Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesCincinnati, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15K
Salvation ArmyCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15K
The Centers for Families and ChildrenCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Center for Arts-Inspired LearningCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Cleveland Hearing & Speech CenterCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Cleveland Zoological SocietyCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Cuyahoga County Public LibraryParma, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Edwins FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Prevent Blindness OhioColumbus, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
United Way of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Vocational Guidance ServicesCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
YMCA of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
YWCA Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Western Reserve Academy - ForevergreenHudson, OHForevergreen Campaign$10K
Salesmanship Club of Charitable Golf of DallasDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organizatio$10K
Prevent Blindness OhioColumbus, OHGeneral Support of the Organizatio$10K
547 Art CenterGreensburg, KSGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Lawrence Art CenterLawrence, KSGeneral Support of the Organization$10K
Breakthrough SchoolsCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Cleveland Public TheatreCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Neighborhood Centers AssociationCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Mishpms PTODallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
HpumcDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Apollo's Fire Cleveland Baroque OrchestraCleveland Heights, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Arizona 5 Arts CirclePhoenix, AZGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Art Therapy StudioCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater ClevelandLakewood, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Boys Hope Girls HopeGarfield Heights, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Hiram House CampChagrin Falls, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Hunger Network of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
NAMI of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyIndependence, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Playhouse SquareCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
University SchoolHunting Valley, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Western Reserve Land ConservancyMoreland Hills, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Womensafe IncChardon, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organizatio$5,000
Jewish Community CenterOverland Park, KSGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Highland Park High School PTADallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Central School of Practical NursingIndependence, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$4,000
The Cleveland FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$3,000
Urban Community SchoolCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$3,000

By state: Ohio 52 · Texas 7 · Arizona 2 · Kansas 3 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

Hankins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, administered in care of C J Dambrosia Cpa, 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.

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Does Hankins 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 Hankins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $591K across 65 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Hankins Foundation give?

Ohio (52 grants), Texas (7 grants), Arizona (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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