Foundations that fund organizations in East Cleveland, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Cleveland nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $433K to East Cleveland organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Cleveland around $18K. 5 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Cleveland
- $433K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in OH
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Cleveland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | To support the construction of a pace (program of all-inclu… |
| Seed Fund Ua 121991 | Springfield, MA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General |
| Deaconess Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | Workforce programs |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Cca general |
| Wade Ellen Garretson Ochr | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Martha Holden Jennings Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | A-57-24 steam module |
| Third Federal Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| Kaulig Foundation | Hudson, OH | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Summer camp programs |
| The Thomas L Williams & Janeen M Williams Foundation Inc | Boca Grande, FL | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Basic needs support for those in nee |
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 East Cleveland, Ohio?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc, Seed Fund Ua 121991, Deaconess Foundation, New York Life Foundation, Wade Ellen Garretson Ochr and 4 others reported grants to East Cleveland 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 East Cleveland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.