Foundations that fund organizations in Highland Heights, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Highland Heights nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $23K to Highland Heights organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Highland Heights around $1,650. 4 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Highland Heights
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,650
- Based in OH
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Highland Heights organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Holden Jennings Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | A-62-24 esl students success and development (reissue) |
| The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation | Highland Heights, OH | 1 | $8,325 | $8,325 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Siegfried Family Foundation | Avon Lake, OH | 1 | $1,650 | $1,650 | Preselected only | Religious |
| The Carlesimo Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Saint Ann's Shrine |
| Palko Family Foundation | Medina, OH | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General unresticted donation |
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 Highland Heights, Ohio?
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation, Siegfried Family Foundation, The Carlesimo Family Foundation, Palko Family Foundation reported grants to Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.