Foundations that fund organizations in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brooklyn Heights nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $88K to Brooklyn Heights organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brooklyn Heights around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brooklyn Heights
- $88K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OH
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brooklyn Heights organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Heart-Gentle Soul Foundation | Parma, OH | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Gregory S and Mary K Zenczak Family Foundation | Brecksville, OH | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General Charitable Purposes |
| Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | Pepper Pike, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Lozick Family Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Hogrefe Foundation | Sandusky, OH | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Food drive |
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 Brooklyn Heights, Ohio?
Humble Heart-Gentle Soul Foundation, The Gregory S and Mary K Zenczak Family Foundation, Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust, The Lozick Family Foundation, Filotimo Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Brooklyn Heights 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 Brooklyn Heights. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.