Foundations that fund organizations in East Palestine, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Palestine nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $9,000 to East Palestine organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Palestine around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Palestine
- $9,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in OH
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Palestine organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fluent Family Foundation | Poland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation | Columbus, OH | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Premier Bank Foundation | Canfield, OH | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Sponsorship |
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 Palestine, Ohio?
The Fluent Family Foundation, Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation, Premier Bank Foundation reported grants to East Palestine 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 Palestine. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.