Foundations that fund organizations in Louisville, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Louisville nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $316K to Louisville organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
45 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Louisville around $2,500. 16 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Louisville
- $316K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 45
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in OH
- 84%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Louisville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gruder Foundation | North Canton, OH | 2 | $140K | $70K | Preselected only | Enhance downtown louisville; Enhance louisville athletics |
| Louisville Eagles Athletic Club in | Louisville, OH | 11 | $45K | $4,500 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Christ Foundation | Hartville, OH | 2 | $43K | $22K | Yes | general operations, Outreach Ministry and Matching Grants; Veterans housing initiative |
| Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc | Akron, OH | 7 | $20K | $1,600 | Yes | Daily living skills and classroom support; Daily living and working experiences including cooking, com…; Louisville elementary backpack program |
| Doris & Floyd Kimble Foundation | Dover, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Sustaining support |
| Lautenbach Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Gessner Family Foundation C/O Larry a McAllister | Columbus, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Food purchases: The Louisville Community Cupboard in Louisv… |
| Hoover Foundation Income Account | Columbus, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Biery Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, OH | 3 | $4,675 | $1,000 | Yes | Mural; Education; Cemetery mausoleum |
| E a Mahoney Family Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Area of greatest need |
| Wendling Mary Renkert Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Ward J and Joy a Timken Foundation | Canton, OH | 2 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Yes | In Memory of Laura Woofter; 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant |
| Ada C Rank & Helen J Rank Charitable | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Philip E Lattavo Family Foundation Lattavo | Massillon, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| Timken Co Charitable & Educational Fund | North Canton, OH | 6 | $1,301 | $175 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General Support |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $340 | $340 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Louisville, Ohio?
Gruder Foundation, Louisville Eagles Athletic Club in, Christ Foundation, Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc, Doris & Floyd Kimble Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Louisville 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 Louisville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.