Foundations that fund organizations in Norwood, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Norwood nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $437K to Norwood organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Norwood around $6,250. 12 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 Norwood
- $437K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $6,250
- Based in OH
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Norwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savitz Family Foundation | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1 | $127K | $127K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Downing Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $60K | $30K | Yes | Religious activities |
| Hcs Foundation C/O - L Thomas Hiltz | Westlake, OH | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Toward purchasing and installing playground equipment |
| The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Program services |
| The Donohoe Family Charitable Foundation | Villa Hills, KY | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | General usage |
| Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation C/O Marcus a Hanna Trustee | Cincinnati, OH | 4 | $25K | $6,250 | Yes | Contribution to support their organization |
| The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Support for cypress and waterworks parks. |
| Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Apostles of the Holy Spirit | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Unnewehr Family Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see… |
| Tql Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| The Linda Caswell Berry & Sons Foundation Inc | West Chester, OH | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted contribution |
| Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation | Montgomery, OH | 6 | $7,900 | $600 | Preselected only | School aid |
| Edelweiss Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see… |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | 3000 |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer incentive program |
| The Dempsey Foundation | Burlingame, CA | 1 | $1,538 | $1,538 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Bob & Felicia Burger Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Lee Family Foundation | Covington, KY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General |
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 Norwood, Ohio?
Savitz Family Foundation, Downing Foundation, Hcs Foundation C/O - L Thomas Hiltz, The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc, The Donohoe Family Charitable Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Norwood 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 Norwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.