Private foundation · EIN 45-4039737 · Akron, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Feth Family 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: 38 grants paid, $275K total, median $2,250. 74% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$275K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in OH
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Summit CountyAkron, OHBold goals initiative$100K
United Way of Summit CountyAkron, OHAnnual program support$50K
Haven of Rest MinistriesAkron, OHAnnual program support$15K
Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OHAnnual fund$10K
Salvation ArmyAkron, OHGeneral support$10K
Salvation ArmyAkron, OHGeneral support$10K
Shelby County Historical SocietySidney, OHAnnual program support$10K
Case Western ReserveCleveland, OHAnnual program support$5,000
Cleveland Clinic Akron GeneralAkron, OHAnnual program support$5,000
Cuyahoga Valley Preservation & Scenic Railway AssociationPeninsula, OHAnnual program support$5,000
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MAHbs fund$5,000
In Touch Ministries IncAtlanta, GAAnnual program support$5,000
Lutheran Bible Translators USAConcordia, MOSupport for federwitz ministry$5,000
Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OHAnnual program support$3,000
Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry - Open-MAkron, OHAnnual program support$3,000
Akron Art MuseumAkron, OHAnnual program support$2,500
Akron Community FoundationAkron, OHAnnual program support$2,500
Apollo's FireCleveland Heights, OHAnnual program support$2,500
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadPeninsula, OHPreservation for generations donation$2,500
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OHSchool of nursing annual fund$2,000
Emerge Counseling ServicesAkron, OHTo provide mental health counseling to individuals without medical insurance or personal resources$2,000
Mobile MealsAkron, OHAnnual program support$2,000
In Touch Ministries IncAtlanta, GAMessengers lab$1,750
Lcms World Relief and Human CareSt Louis, MOAnnual program support$1,500
Lutheran World ReliefBaltimore, MDAnnual program support$1,500
Project Learn of Summit CountyAkron, OHAnnual program support$1,500
Stan Hywet Hall & GardensAkron, OHAnnual program support$1,500
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXAnnual program support$1,000
Concordia at SumnerCopley, OHGeneral operating fund$1,000
Grace HouseAkron, OHAnnual program support$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIAnnual program support$1,000
New York Central System Historical SocietyLexington, KYAnnual program support$1,000
Ohio Living FoundationWesterville, OHAnnual program support$1,000
Wksu Kent State UniversityKent, OHAnnual program support$1,000
Air Force AssociationArlington, VAAnnual program support$750
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National ParkPeninsula, OHAnnual program support$750
One-In-Six FoundationAkron, OHAnnual program support$750
Western Reserve Historical SocietyCleveland, OHAnnual program support$750

By state: Ohio 28 · Georgia 2 · Missouri 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Maryland 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Feth Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Akron, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Feth Family 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 Feth Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $275K across 38 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Feth Family Foundation give?

Ohio (28 grants), Georgia (2 grants), Missouri (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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