Foundations that fund organizations in Trenton, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Trenton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $6,562 to Trenton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Trenton around $500. 2 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Trenton
- $6,562
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in OH
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Trenton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinne L Dodero Foundation for the Arts and Sciences | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust C/O Brad March | Fort Collins, CO | 1 | $738 | $738 | Yes | Support for people with downs synd. |
| The Barnitz Fund UW of Ella K Barnitz | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $175 | $175 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| W E Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $149 | $149 | Yes | 501(c)(3) general operating |
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 Trenton, Ohio?
Corinne L Dodero Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust C/O Brad March, The Barnitz Fund UW of Ella K Barnitz, Celanese Foundation, W E Smith Family Charitable Trust Fund reported grants to Trenton 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 Trenton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.