Private foundation · EIN 82-1055357 · Shaker Hts, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Anton 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: 12 grants paid, $511K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$511K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Akron FoundationAkron, OHUnrestricted$200K
Rock and Roll Hall of FameCleveland, OHUnrestricted$146K
Cleveland Music School SettlementCleveland, OHUnrestricted$40K
Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OHUnrestricted$25K
University of AkronAkron, OHUnrestricted$25K
Greater Cleveland FoodbankNorth Royalton, OHUnrestricted$20K
Healthnetwork FoundationPepper Pike, OHUnrestricted$20K
Urban Community SchoolCleveland, OHUnrestricted$20K
Cleveland Kids Book BankCleveland, OHUnrestricted$5,000
Union Home Mortgage FoundationStrongsville, OHUnrestricted$5,000
Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OHUnrestricted$2,500
Holy Rosary ParishCleveland, OHUnrestricted$2,000

About this foundation

Anton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shaker Hts, Ohio, administered in care of Arthur Anton, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Anton 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 Anton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $511K across 12 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Anton Family Foundation give?

Ohio (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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