Foundations that fund organizations in Paulding, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Paulding nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $229K to Paulding organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Paulding around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Paulding
- $229K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OH
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Paulding organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 17 | $195K | $6,000 | Yes | Charity; Medical expenses; Funeral expenses-james hasch |
| Do It Best Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support |
| FIRST Financial Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Emergency shelter |
| David Novak Leadership Inc C/O Cornerstone Family Office | Mayfield Heights, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Leadership |
| Premier Bank Foundation | Canfield, OH | 3 | $4,650 | $500 | Yes | Charitable; Sponsorship |
| Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust | Dewitt, AR | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $625 | $625 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Paulding, Ohio?
Samaritan Foundation, Do It Best Foundation Inc, FIRST Financial Foundation, David Novak Leadership Inc C/O Cornerstone Family Office, Premier Bank Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Paulding 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 Paulding. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.