Private foundation · EIN 55-0869606 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Walter W and Thelma M Born Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $100K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $386K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Funds must be used for specifically designated projects or equipment which is intended to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$386K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.1M

How to apply

Hospitals in cleveland, canton, and akron, ohio must demonstrate a financial need. Contact: Toby Blossom, Huntington National Bank 106 S Ma, Akron, Oh, 3303847314 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Funds must be used for specifically designated projects or equipment which is intended to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Akron Childrens Hospital FoundationAkron, OHGeneral operating$100K
The Metrohealth FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral operating$100K
Cleveland Clinic FoundationIndependence, OHGeneral operating$100K
Aultman HospitalCanton, OHGeneral operating$57K
Summa HelathAkron, OHGeneral operating$29K

About this foundation

Walter W and Thelma M Born Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Firstmerit Bank N a, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Walter W and Thelma M Born Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Hospitals in cleveland, canton, and akron, ohio must demonstrate a financial need. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Walter W and Thelma M Born Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $386K across 5 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Walter W and Thelma M Born Foundation give?

Ohio (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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