Foundations that fund organizations in Jefferson, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jefferson nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $547K to Jefferson organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
46 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jefferson around $5,500. 9 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jefferson
- $547K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 46
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in OH
- 90%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jefferson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Androse Foundation | Jefferson, OH | 12 | $251K | $12K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Robert S Morrison Foundation | Ashtabula, OH | 6 | $115K | $7,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Capacity building |
| The Ashtabula Foundation Inc | Ashtabula, OH | 9 | $57K | $1,000 | Yes | General donation; America 250 celebration; Bringing 3d anatomy to life |
| Thomasson Thom Ivan Irrev | Brooklyn, OH | 2 | $32K | $16K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Jefferson Memorial Foundation C/O Huntington National Bank | Columbus, OH | 12 | $9,200 | $500 | Preselected only | Educational; Charitable |
| Icf Foundation John D Ong | Hudson, OH | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | General support |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Sarah Lamade White Foundation | Richfield, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Triple T Foundation | Chardon, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purposes |
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 Jefferson, Ohio?
The Androse Foundation, Robert S Morrison Foundation, Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund, The Ashtabula Foundation Inc, Thomasson Thom Ivan Irrev and 5 others reported grants to Jefferson 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 Jefferson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.