Foundations that fund organizations in Smithville, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Smithville nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $30K to Smithville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Smithville around $1,920. 6 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Smithville
- $30K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,920
- Based in OH
- 86%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Smithville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Charity |
| The Sayre Foundation Inc | Smithville, OH | 1 | $8,300 | $8,300 | Preselected only | Relief and benevolence funding |
| Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund | Wooster, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Romich Foundation | Creston, OH | 1 | $1,920 | $1,920 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc | Wooster, OH | 1 | $1,108 | $1,108 | Preselected only | General operating & program support |
| Vegfund Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $416 | $416 | Yes | Support vegan advocacy and encourage vegan lifestyles |
| Smithville Forge Wrestling and Fitness | Smithville, OH | 1 | $340 | $340 | Not stated | local wrestling programs |
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 Smithville, Ohio?
Samaritan Foundation, The Sayre Foundation Inc, Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund, Romich Foundation, Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Smithville 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 Smithville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.