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Ohio foundations

There are 6,943 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan foundations employ 92,600 people, earn more than $25 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $79 billion.
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Types of foundations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,211
 
$3,282,587,243
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
769
 
$21,415,035,327
Community foundations
 
245
 
$1,887,191,652
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
213
 
$9,113,314
Corporate foundations
 
74
 
$214,607,985
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
52
 
$198,306,156
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
12
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
8
 
$1,190,762
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
5
 
$2,843,188
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Foundations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
 
1,925
 
$19,127,192,542
Columbus, OH
 
1,364
 
$1,194,753,113
Cincinnati
 
1,275
 
$1,316,797,401
Akron
 
390
 
$2,216,537,279
Toledo
 
331
 
$212,169,617
Dayton
 
330
 
$347,650,998
Youngstown
 
261
 
$85,422,460
Canton
 
195
 
$102,655,038
Mansfield
 
59
 
$137,412,414
Lima
 
54
 
$20,959,392
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Job trends for Ohio foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4,148
1-10
 
361
11-25
 
22
26-100
 
13
101 to 1,000
 
7
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,544
$250k to $1M
 
718
$1M to $5M
 
419
$5M to $25M
 
144
$25M to $100M
 
25
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of foundations in Ohio

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1-20 of 6,943

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)

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
$13.9m
Assets
$97.9m
Employees
0
EIN
34-6607695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Howley Foundation / Nicholas W Howley Ttee

The The Howley Foundation is a private foundation located in Cleveland, OH that made 30 grants last year. Grants were awarded to organizations including Cristo Rey Network.
Revenue
$77.0m
Assets
$131.9m
Employees
3
EIN
61-6565954
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)

United Way of Greater Cleveland (UWGC)

United Way of Greater Cleveland is a leader in addressing health and human service needs through convening partnerships, funding programs, generating resources, and advocating for public policy to support their community's priorities.
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
138
EIN
34-6516654
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Schonwald-Royse Trust Fund

The Schonwald-Royse Trust Fund is a private foundation located in Brooklyn, OH, with Keybank National Association as its trustee.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$13.9m
Employees
1
EIN
92-0557105
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)

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)

The Grantsmanship Center

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)

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)

The Nord Family Foundation

The Nord Family Foundation makes grants for the maintenance of historically significant properties for educational or other charitable purposes, such as the new union center for the arts. It is located in Amherst, OH. Last year, it made 369 grants.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$178.3m
Employees
6
EIN
34-1595929
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)

The Cleveland Foundation

The Cleveland Foundation enhances lives in Greater Cleveland by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership.
Revenue
$302.8m
Assets
$3.3b
Employees
109
EIN
34-0714588
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)
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