Foundations that fund organizations in Reading, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Reading nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $98K to Reading organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Reading around $8,996. 4 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Reading
- $98K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $8,996
- Based in OH
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Reading organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace and Joyce Hagedorn Scholarship Fd | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Hg Hf & Lt Dornette Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Martha Holden Jennings Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 2 | $18K | $8,996 | Yes | A-124-24 formative instruction transformation; G/e 2024 carol burns - circuit analysis and design |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 5 | $13K | $2,500 | Yes | Volunteer Gift |
| Zavatsky Brott Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
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 Reading, Ohio?
Wallace and Joyce Hagedorn Scholarship Fd, Hg Hf & Lt Dornette Foundation, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, The Scripps Howard Foundation, Zavatsky Brott Foundation reported grants to Reading 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 Reading. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.