Foundations that fund organizations in Clevleand, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clevleand nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $147K to Clevleand organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clevleand around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clevleand
- $147K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in OH
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clevleand organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Russell and Constance P Lincoln Foundation Tr Ua 052799 | Beachwood, OH | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | 3rd year of 4 year pledge |
| The Bill and Kathy O'Neill Foundation | Hunting Valley, OH | 2 | $11K | $5,250 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Reuter Foundation | Middleburg Heights, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| McKenna Family Fund C/O Laura S McKenna | Chagrin Falls, OH | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General welfare |
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 Clevleand, Ohio?
G Russell and Constance P Lincoln Foundation Tr Ua 052799, The Bill and Kathy O'Neill Foundation, The Reuter Foundation, McKenna Family Fund C/O Laura S McKenna reported grants to Clevleand 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 Clevleand. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.