Foundations that fund organizations in Amherst, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Amherst nonprofits
23 private foundations gave $321K to Amherst organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 23 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Amherst around $5,000. 14 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 23
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 23 that state a policy
- Dollars to Amherst
- $321K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OH
- 61%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Amherst organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nord Family Foundation | Amherst, OH | 2 | $90K | $45K | Yes | Continued general operating support; Continued general operating support and capital campaign fe… |
| Gladys Hills Irish Trust | Erie, PA | 1 | $85K | $85K | Preselected only | Charitable contributions |
| Alyce J & Ann J Metka Charitable Fdn C/O Civista Bank | Dublin, OH | 2 | $28K | $14K | Yes | Purpose for which donee is exempt.; Purpose for which donee is exempt |
| Turner Construction Company Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Steel Valley Charities | Bloomingdale, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Intercountry adoption in uganda |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| The Lorain Foundation | Lorain, OH | 1 | $9,277 | $9,277 | Yes | Annual distribution |
| Findley Youth Trust #1 | Erie, PA | 1 | $9,248 | $9,248 | Preselected only | To advance charity's |
| Findley Youth Trust 2 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $8,004 | $8,004 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Nordson Corporation Foundation | Westlake, OH | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Nordson school fund |
| Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc | Akron, OH | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Inclusive learning |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Norton Family Foundation | Lorain, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating Support |
| Gerborg Family Foundation | Avon, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| Stacey Baba & James Vokac Charitable Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $1,965 | $1,965 | Preselected only | To help build beds for kids in need. |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| The Stocker Foundation | Elyria, OH | 1 | $720 | $720 | Preselected only | Toward st joseph youth ministry, holy ground |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation | Westfield, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Miraldi Family Pvt Fdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Hageman Family Foundation | Lorain, OH | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General |
| Patsie & Jenee Campana Foundation Charitable Trust | Westlake, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | For general operating support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Amherst, Ohio?
The Nord Family Foundation, Gladys Hills Irish Trust, Alyce J & Ann J Metka Charitable Fdn C/O Civista Bank, Turner Construction Company Foundation, Steel Valley Charities and 18 others reported grants to Amherst organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Amherst. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.