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Ohio foundations

There are 7,036 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan foundations employ 140,032 people, earn more than $35 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $97 billion.
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Types of foundations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,293
 
$3,461,382,784
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
789
 
$31,167,464,144
Community foundations
 
257
 
$1,934,068,195
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
217
 
$7,819,987
Corporate foundations
 
72
 
$220,445,727
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
54
 
$227,861,124
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
10
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
9
 
$1,387,627
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
6
 
$2,843,188
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Foundations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
 
1,932
 
$28,777,878,313
Columbus, OH
 
1,373
 
$1,240,670,700
Cincinnati
 
1,370
 
$1,475,565,821
Akron
 
380
 
$2,206,904,471
Toledo
 
330
 
$174,987,454
Dayton
 
323
 
$429,169,078
Youngstown
 
254
 
$91,379,074
Canton
 
200
 
$108,433,984
Mansfield
 
59
 
$138,516,037
Lima
 
54
 
$21,651,999
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Job trends for Ohio foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4,249
1-10
 
367
11-25
 
23
26-100
 
12
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,559
$250k to $1M
 
795
$1M to $5M
 
428
$5M to $25M
 
141
$25M to $100M
 
26
$100M+
 
12
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Directory of foundations in Ohio

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1-20 of 7,036

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation connects donors with nonprofits, fostering impactful philanthropy and supporting a thriving community through charitable giving and strategic partnerships.
Revenue
$183.7m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
66
EIN
31-0669700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return

Cleveland Clinic cares for life, conducts health research and educates those who serve as a public foundation. Tomislav Mihaljevic MD runs the organization located in Independence, OH.
Revenue
$17.2b
Assets
$26.5b
Employees
89.2k
EIN
91-2153073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation delivers nonprofit academic medical care, integrating clinical services with research and education to advance treatments, cures, and patient-centered expertise worldwide.
Revenue
$9.7b
Assets
$17.4b
Employees
47.5k
EIN
34-0714585
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MetroHealth Foundation

The MetroHealth Foundation, is charitable organization. Founded in 1954, it supports The MetroHealth System's mission by funding programs and projects in patient care, scientific and clinical research, and medical education.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$112.8m
Employees
0
EIN
34-6607695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Veale Foundation

The Veale Foundation empowers Northeast Ohio high school students through entrepreneurship programs, fostering innovation and real-world skills in honor of Tinkham Veale II's legacy.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$122.2m
Employees
0
EIN
34-6565830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Howley Foundation / Nicholas W Howley Ttee

The Howley Foundation / Nicholas W Howley Ttee is a Cleveland family foundation funding scholarships and school support for character-based education in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Revenue
$77.0m
Assets
$131.9m
Employees
3
EIN
61-6565954
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation

The Mandel Foundation is the family foundation Morton Mandel, an American businessman who founded the Premier Automotive Supply Company, and supports leadership educational programs at our own institutions and with select universities and organizations.
Revenue
$305.4m
Assets
$3.6b
Employees
24
EIN
34-6546418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eva L. and Joseph M. Bruening Foundation

To improve the overall quality of life in Cuyahoga County, by empowering economically disadvantaged individuals to navigate through life with dignity and to gain greater personal and economic security and self sufficiency.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$51.8m
Employees
1
EIN
34-1584378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Lorain County (CFLC)

Founded in 1980, Community Foundation of Lorain County's mission is to connect people who care with causes that matter. They work with donors to fulfill their charitable dreams, make strategic grants to local organizations and lead the community.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$167.9m
Employees
16
EIN
34-1322781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

HCS Foundation

Our job is to help private and public nonprofits make better communities. And we do that by offering training and publications to help organizations plan solid programs, write logical, compelling grant proposals and create earned income opportunities.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$105.4m
Employees
7
EIN
34-6514235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cleveland Foundation

The Cleveland Foundation strengthens Greater Cleveland through donor-supported endowment, grantmaking, investments, and civic leadership that meet urgent needs and advance long-term prosperity.
Revenue
$302.8m
Assets
$3.3b
Employees
109
EIN
34-0714588
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Nord Family Foundation

The Nord Family Foundation is a family foundation funding 501(c)(3)s to advance equity through arts, civic affairs, education, and health programs in inclusive communities.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$178.3m
Employees
6
EIN
34-1595929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Reinberger Foundation

The Reinberger Foundation supports Northeast Ohio's underserved communities through grants in Education, Human Services, and the Arts, fostering self-sufficiency and enrichment.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$60.8m
Employees
1
EIN
34-6574879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio

Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Oh is a private foundation that was created in Cleveland, OH. It provides annual grants to its local community totaling $6,238,196 and has assets of $168,330,341.
Revenue
$11.1m
Assets
$207.1m
Employees
9
EIN
34-0714513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lozick Family Foundation

The The Lozick Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds unrestricted grants. Last year, the foundation made one grant.
Revenue
$29.4m
Assets
$278.7m
Employees
7
EIN
61-6554435
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lift A Life Foundation

To fund innovative, high impact projects that are led by passionate leaders who are committed to outstanding execution. We focus on juvenile diabetes, student leadership development, hunger relief, early childhood education and military family support.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$64.3m
Employees
1
EIN
61-1359337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George Gund Foundation

The George Gund Foundation was established in 1952 as a private, institution with the sole purpose of contributing to human well-being and the progress of society.
Revenue
$89.8m
Assets
$555.9m
Employees
11
EIN
34-6519769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation

The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation is a private family Foundation that makes grants to non-profit, charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$158.8m
Employees
2
EIN
34-6555349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation

William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Foundation's mission is to partner with nonprofits to improve the quality of life for families and communities, in places where O'Neill family members live.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$103.6m
Employees
4
EIN
34-1560893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN

Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN 20-0221800 is a private foundation that primarily funds unrestricted grants. It made one grant last year and is located in Brooklyn, OH.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
3
EIN
34-6905388
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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