Updated Oct 29, 2026
Private foundations based in Ohio
1,477 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Ohio, holding $21B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 32 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ariel Foundationsince 2009 | Mount Vernon, OH | $7.8M37 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Nisource Charitable Foundationsince 1990 | Columbus, OH | $7.5M683 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $43M |
| Western & Southern Financial Fund Incsince 1990 | Cincinnati, OH | $7.1M1 grants · 2024 | $7.1M | Yes | $36M |
| Nordson Corporation Foundationsince 1988 | Westlake, OH | $5.5M159 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $36M |
| Park Family Foundationsince 2004 | Medina, OH | $4.9M74 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $36M |
| Connor Group Foundationsince 2007 | Miamisburg, OH | $4.9M20 grants · 2023 | $18K | Preselected only | $56M |
| Milton & Tamar Maltz Family Foundation Incsince 1990 | Beachwood, OH | $4.2M52 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $40M |
| Ag Foundationsince 1990 | East Liverpool, OH | $3.9M2 grants · 2024 | $2.0M | Preselected only | $34M |
| The Frances R Luther Charitable Trustsince 2000 | Cincinnati, OH | $3.9M47 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $56M |
| Turner Farm Foundation Incsince 2011 | Cincinnati, OH | $3.8M4 grants · 2024 | $925K | Preselected only | $48M |
| Gilbert Reese Family Foundationsince 1995 | Newark, OH | $3.6M11 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Hoover Foundationsince 1947 | Columbus, OH | $3.5M66 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $39M |
| Sam J Frankino Foundationsince 2006 | Cleveland, OH | $3.4M86 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $50M |
| John Huntington Fund for Educationsince 1956 | Cleveland, OH | $3.3M12 grants · 2024 | $253K | Yes | $40M |
| Jochum-Moll Foundationsince 1962 | Cleveland, OH | $3.2M88 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $44M |
| Donald D Lynch Family Foundationsince 1998 | Findlay, OH | $3.2M1 grants · 2024 | $3.2M | Yes | $52M |
| Stacy and Keith Palagye Foundationsince 2021 | Cleveland, OH | $3.0M33 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $43M |
| Stocker Foundationsince 1979 | Elyria, OH | $2.9M208 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $35M |
| Unnewehr Family Foundationsince 2022 | Cincinnati, OH | $2.9M104 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $55M |
| Abrams Family Foundationsince 2012 | Williamsburg, OH | $2.9M19 grants · 2025 | $29K | Yes | $32M |
| Anne Kilcawley Christman Foundationsince 2003 | Youngstown, OH | $2.9M6 grants · 2025 | $477K | Preselected only | $53M |
| Oliver Family Foundationsince 1993 | Cincinnati, OH | $2.8M62 grants · 2025 | $18K | Yes | $44M |
| Eva L and Joseph M Bruening Foundationsince 1988 | Brooklyn, OH | $2.8M1 grants · 2024 | $2.8M | Yes | $52M |
| Lavalley Foundationsince 1993 | Sylvania, OH | $2.7M48 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $49M |
| Westfield Insurance Foundationsince 2005 | Westfield Ctr, OH | $2.7M287 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $36M |
| Edelweiss Foundationsince 2022 | Cincinnati, OH | $2.7M131 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $56M |
| Clement and Ann Buenger Foundationsince 1989 | Blue Ash, OH | $2.7M3 grants · 2024 | $653K | Preselected only | $49M |
| Louise H and David S Ingalls Foundation Incsince 1955 | Shaker Hts, OH | $2.6M46 grants · 2025 | $30K | Yes | $40M |
| Skyler Foundationsince 1995 | Cincinnati, OH | $2.6M25 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $38M |
| James and Angela Hambrick Foundationsince 2012 | Beachwood, OH | $2.5M38 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $40M |
| Warmenhoven Family Foundationsince 2007 | Cleveland, OH | $2.4M67 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $42M |
| John P Murphy Foundationsince 1962 | Cleveland, OH | $2.4M76 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $54M |
| Sherwin-Williams Foundationsince 1965 | Cleveland, OH | $2.3M5 grants · 2025 | $224K | Yes | $48M |
| The Trompeter Family Foundationsince 2023 | Brooklyn, OH | $2.3M59 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $33M |
| Ellen Garretson Wade Memorial Fundsince 1944 | Brooklyn, OH | $2.3M21 grants · 2025 | $18K | Preselected only | $41M |
| William S Ballenger Tr 1430since 1958 | Columbus, OH | $2.2M1 grants · 2024 | $2.2M | Preselected only | $33M |
| Cincinnati Foundation for the Agedsince 1941 | Cincinnati, OH | $2.2M14 grants · 2025 | $112K | Yes | $37M |
| Local Initiative for Excellence Foundationsince 2014 | Blue Ash, OH | $2.2M7 grants · 2025 | $100K | Yes | $34M |
| Twenty-First Century Foundationsince 1999 | Monroeville, OH | $2.2M105 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Tzedek Social Justice Fund of Ohiosince 2020 | Cleveland, OH | $2.2M6 grants · 2024 | $88 | Yes | $45M |
| McConnell Educational Foundationsince 1993 | Columbus, OH | $2.2M30 grants · 2025 | $7,000 | Preselected only | $35M |
| Cristal Family Foundationsince 2020 | Shaker Hts, OH | $2.2M17 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $51M |
| Morgan Family Foundationsince 2003 | Yellow Spgs, OH | $2.1M109 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $52M |
| John Edward & Ida Grove Bicknell Memorial Fund Helen G Bicknellsince 1963 | Brooklyn, OH | $2.0M1 grants · 2025 | $2.0M | Preselected only | $36M |
| Robert a Immerman Family Foundationsince 2011 | Twinsburg, OH | $2.0M1 grants · 2024 | $2.0M | Preselected only | $33M |
| Kulas Foundationsince 1938 | Cleveland, OH | $1.9M47 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $46M |
| E Kenneth and Esther Marie Hatton Foundationsince 1997 | Cincinnati, OH | $1.9M69 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $43M |
| Brocker Foundation Incorporatedsince 2012 | Austintown, OH | $1.8M51 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $42M |
| Abington Foundationsince 1983 | Cleveland, OH | $1.6M73 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $40M |
| Thomas J Emery Memorialsince 1933 | Cincinnati, OH | $1.6M67 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $34M |
| Spaulding Foundationsince 1984 | Cincinnati, OH | $1.5M47 grants · 2025 | $21K | Yes | $36M |
| The Mpb Charitable Foundationsince 2015 | Richfield, OH | $1.5M32 grants · 2025 | $27K | Yes | $35M |
| Carl J and Margot a Johnson Foundationsince 1992 | Akron, OH | $1.4M11 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Thomas & Lisa Mandel Family Foundationsince 2021 | Cleveland, OH | $1.3M24 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $47M |
| Ebeid Family Foundationsince 2017 | Toledo, OH | $1.3M1 grants · 2025 | $1.3M | Preselected only | $33M |
| Dever Family Foundationsince 2014 | West Chester, OH | $1.2M9 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $49M |
| Connor Foundationsince 2015 | Independence, OH | $1.2M9 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $41M |
| Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniorssince 1993 | Cincinnati, OH | $741K20 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $39M |
| Thomas J Evans Fdnsince 1965 | Newark, OH | $496K7 grants · 2024 | $42K | Yes | $33M |
| University Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporationsince 2001 | Cincinnati, OH | — | — | Preselected only | $33M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Ohio
All 3| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Ohio Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateOhio Arts Council | Ohio Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Ohio Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateOhio Humanities | Ohio Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Ohio?
Our directory lists 1,477 private grantmaking foundations in Ohio with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $21B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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