Foundations that fund organizations in Berlin, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Berlin nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $350K to Berlin organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Berlin around $20K. 3 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Berlin
- $350K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in OH
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Berlin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 10 | $193K | $10K | Yes | Charity (warm-a-family); Charity (seeds, tillers & tools); Charity (myanmar earthquake |
| Vitantonio Foundation Inc | Aurora, OH | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Christian international human relief |
| Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust C/O Marlin Hurst | Ephrata, PA | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | General fund support |
| Global Compassion Services | Walnut, CA | 1 | $26K | $26K | Yes | General charitable fund |
| Diebold Foundation C/O Stephanie Lamp-Treasury 9-C-20 | North Canton, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operations |
| Stone Bridge Foundation Inc | Grabill, IN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General giving |
| The Memton Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Anabaptist Travel | Rutledge, MO | 1 | $1,640 | $1,640 | Preselected only | Charitable assistance |
| Christopher M and Jennifer L Young Family Foundation | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Payments for programs |
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 Berlin, Ohio?
Samaritan Foundation, Vitantonio Foundation Inc, Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust C/O Marlin Hurst, Global Compassion Services, Diebold Foundation C/O Stephanie Lamp-Treasury 9-C-20 and 4 others reported grants to Berlin 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 Berlin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.