Foundations that fund organizations in Shadyside, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shadyside nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $24K to Shadyside organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shadyside around $1,314. 1 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shadyside
- $24K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,314
- Based in OH
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shadyside organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Daffin Family Foundation | Manassas, VA | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | Ela, math, assessment, environmental |
| Martha Holden Jennings Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $1,314 | $1,314 | Yes | G/e 2024 jeffrey doneson - air pollution monitoring |
| Core Cares Foundation | Canonsburg, PA | 2 | $950 | $475 | Preselected only | Support school athletics; Support school program |
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 Shadyside, Ohio?
Miller-Daffin Family Foundation, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, Core Cares Foundation reported grants to Shadyside 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 Shadyside. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.