Foundations that fund organizations in Grafton, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Grafton nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $93K to Grafton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Grafton around $2,500. 9 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Grafton
- $93K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in OH
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Grafton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nord Family Foundation | Amherst, OH | 2 | $51K | $26K | Yes | Continuing the expansion of midview's mems (micro-electro-m…; Grant for match |
| Ross Foundation Inc | Elyria, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | A grant to the midview challenge grants program for 2024-20… |
| The Pat and Alan Spitzer Family Foundation | Elyria, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General donaion |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Helping hands group grants |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Historic Grafton School Repurposing/Community Garden |
| The Steven and Courtney Ortner Family Foundation | Wakeman, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Prayer Unlimited | Parma Heights, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Religious and educational purpose |
| Timken Co Charitable & Educational Fund | North Canton, OH | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Stacey Baba & James Vokac Charitable Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $1,406 | $1,406 | Preselected only | To provide supplies to the robotics team. |
| Kevin and Gail Flanigan Foundation | Grafton, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose of recipient |
| The Joseph Family Foundation | Middleburg Heights, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Lisa and Christopher Kysela Family Foundation | Rocky River, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | To support the organization's mission of helping as many di… |
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 Grafton, Ohio?
The Nord Family Foundation, Ross Foundation Inc, The Pat and Alan Spitzer Family Foundation, The Allstate Foundation, The Papa John's Foundation Inc and 7 others reported grants to Grafton 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 Grafton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.