Foundations that fund organizations in Swanton, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Swanton nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $81K to Swanton organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Swanton around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Swanton
- $81K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in OH
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Swanton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Reign Foundation | Monte Sereno, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To provide an equine-guided transformative experience that… |
| The Pilliod Foundation | Swanton, OH | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General |
| Martha Holden Jennings Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | A-156-24 what does a grade mean? |
| John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation | Toledo, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support the charitable mission of the organization |
| Dana Charitable Foundation | Novi, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt pu… |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Medical expenses |
| Harold & Helen McMaster Foundation Inc | Sylvania, OH | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Veteran support |
| Edward Lamb Foundation Inc | Perrysburg, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Annual fund |
| The Alro Steel Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan Foundation | Canfield, OH | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
| Cannaley Foundation | Holland, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Support of parish |
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 Swanton, Ohio?
Freedom Reign Foundation, The Pilliod Foundation, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation, Dana Charitable Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Swanton 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 Swanton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.