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Ohio private foundations

There are 5,207 private foundations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan private foundations employ 525 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $21 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,207
 
$3,186,820,262
Corporate foundations
 
72
 
$217,163,506
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Private foundations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
 
1,539
 
$1,668,865,917
Cincinnati
 
1,008
 
$587,742,729
Columbus, OH
 
973
 
$436,375,457
Akron
 
297
 
$62,422,436
Dayton
 
247
 
$94,765,726
Toledo
 
220
 
$107,297,967
Youngstown
 
198
 
$43,649,490
Canton
 
146
 
$67,649,630
Mansfield
 
41
 
$7,812,676
Springfield, OH
 
35
 
$16,137,624
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Sizes of private foundations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,134
$250k to $1M
 
531
$1M to $5M
 
277
$5M to $25M
 
89
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Ohio

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1-20 of 5,207

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
$929.7m
Assets
$3.5b
Employees
17
EIN
34-6546418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Veale Foundation

The Veale Foundation is a private foundation located in Pepper Pike, OH that made 50 grants last year. Grantees include Case Western Reserve University. Trustees are Daniel Harrington, Richard Harr, William James Culbertson.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$121.2m
Employees
0
EIN
34-6565830
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
$44.9m
Assets
$99.6m
Employees
0
EIN
61-6565954
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
$13.5m
Assets
$104.2m
Employees
7
EIN
34-6514235
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
$14.6m
Assets
$198.0m
Employees
5
EIN
34-1595929
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
$17.6m
Assets
$266.6m
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)

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
$8.1m
Assets
$201.8m
Employees
9
EIN
34-0714513
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
$7.9m
Assets
$98.0m
Employees
5
EIN
34-1560893
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
$51.5m
Assets
$506.6m
Employees
10
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
$9.7m
Assets
$161.7m
Employees
2
EIN
34-6555349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TR Fifth Third Foundation

The TR Fifth Third Foundation is a private foundation thatprimarily funds program support. It is located in Cincinnati, OH and made one grant last year.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
1
EIN
31-6024135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edelweiss Foundation

The Edelweiss Foundation is a private foundation located in Cincinnati, OH. Its trustees are Frank Crane Iii, Carlotta C Wider, and Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$52.1m
Employees
5
EIN
88-3136523
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Timken Foundation of Canton

We use our knowledge to make the world's industries work better. Be the global leader in bearings and mechanical power transmission, continually improving performance, reliability and efficiency.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$147.3m
Employees
3
EIN
34-6520254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati

The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati invests in high impact, transformational initiatives in the areas of Unmet Basic Needs, Jewish Educational Opportunities, Leadership Development, Continuous Jewish Involvement and Israel Connection.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$346.3m
Employees
6
EIN
31-1451489
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John J. and Mary R. Schiff Foundation

The John J. and Mary R. Schiff Foundation refunds grants to grantees, which include the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Last year, the foundation made 41 grants. The foundation is located in Cincinnati, OH.
Revenue
$33.1m
Assets
$174.0m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1077222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wilson Sheehan Foundation

The Wilson Sheehan Foundation is a private foundation located in Springfield, OH whose purpose is to reinvest state tax refunds into the community. Last year, it made 54 grants to organizations like Cristo Rey Network.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$59.7m
Employees
2
EIN
32-6266976
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christ Foundation

Christ Foundation funds general operations, food distribution, prison ministry, scholarships and more. Made 45 grants last year. Private foundation located in Hartville, OH.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$73.8m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7121546
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to support programs that are valuable to the community as a whole and at the foundation's highest priority. Grants are awarded to Ohio University.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$276.3m
Employees
6
EIN
31-6056252
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation was established by Austin E. Knowlton in 1981. To promote and advance higher education in the United States and to provide direct grants and contributions to qualified colleges and universities.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$237.4m
Employees
5
EIN
31-1044475
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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