Foundations that fund organizations in Clevland, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clevland nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $262K to Clevland organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clevland around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clevland
- $262K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in OH
- 14%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clevland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $85K | $85K | Preselected only | Improving access to |
| Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation | Sterling, IL | 2 | $36K | $18K | Yes | College tuition and mentoring |
| Benard L Maas Foundation | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Flagstar Foundation Inc | Troy, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Volunteer income tax assistance |
| Peck Family Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Stacey Baba & James Vokac Charitable Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 2 | $14K | $7,194 | Preselected only | To help the homeless; To support the undergraduate engineering program |
| Lofberg Family Foundation C/O Walter & Shuffain Pc | Boston, MA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| The Topper Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General charitable |
| Sff Foundation | Lakewood, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Sharbek Family Foundation Mohammad Sharbek MD | Avon Lake, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Maintenance |
| Goedeker Foundation | Sewickley, PA | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 | Yes | Educational grant |
| Hall Family Charitable Foundation | Marlette, MI | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Kaul Foundation | Hayward, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Robert E Mathews Family Foundation | Gates Mills, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable Donation |
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 Clevland, Ohio?
The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund, Wahl Fade It Forward Foundation, Benard L Maas Foundation, Flagstar Foundation Inc, Peck Family Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Clevland 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 Clevland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.