Foundations that fund organizations in Dresden, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dresden nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $64K to Dresden organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dresden around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dresden
- $64K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OH
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dresden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn C/O Susan Holdren | Zanesville, OH | 7 | $52K | $6,960 | Yes | General fund; Sponsorship; Swim center |
| Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust | Zanesville, OH | 2 | $5,378 | $2,689 | Yes | Youth swim team equipment purchased; Field maintenance |
| Rosswood Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Financial support for school |
| The Longaberger Family Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund |
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 Dresden, Ohio?
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn C/O Susan Holdren, Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust, Rosswood Foundation, The Longaberger Family Foundation reported grants to Dresden 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 Dresden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.