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Ohio foundations

There are 6,911foundations and grantmaking organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioanfoundationsemploy 94,062 people, earn more than $22 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $71 billion.
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Types of foundations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
5,247
$2,399,875,965
Grantmaking public charity foundations
731
$18,803,986,707
Community foundations
231
$1,587,412,880
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
197
$11,844,584
Corporate foundations
146
$373,162,307
Organizations supporting a single foundation
51
$151,010,524
Foundation alliances and advocates
11
$0
Foundation professional societies
9
$2,913,931
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
5
$2,247,913
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Foundations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Cleveland, OH
1,926
$16,975,912,925
Columbus, OH
1,349
$1,002,181,802
Cincinnati
1,276
$1,067,609,894
Akron
380
$1,621,949,987
Toledo
328
$122,774,614
Dayton
324
$250,557,089
Youngstown
267
$63,609,980
Canton
200
$175,208,791
Mansfield
63
$65,566,619
Lima
53
$10,980,755
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Job trends for Ohio foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3,594
1-10
321
11-25
20
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
3,723
$250k to $1M
618
$1M to $5M
342
$5M to $25M
106
$25M to $100M
23
$100M+
9
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Directory of foundations in Ohio

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1-20 of 6,911

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
$263.6m
Assets
$981.4m
Employees
68
EIN
31-0669700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Clinic

The mission of Cleveland Clinic is to provide compassionate healthcare of the highest quality in a setting of education and research.
Revenue
$15.6b
Assets
$24.7b
Employees
90.9k
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
$9.5m
Assets
$87.5m
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
$31.8m
Assets
$89.8m
Employees
0
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
$143.0m
Assets
$2.6b
Employees
15
EIN
34-6546418
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
$22.7m
Assets
$48.1m
Employees
143
EIN
34-6516654
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
$6.9m
Assets
$187.0m
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
$7.9m
Assets
$155.5m
Employees
15
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
$370.4m
Assets
$2.9b
Employees
107
EIN
34-0714588
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
$8.6m
Assets
$59.0m
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
$17.1m
Assets
$264.0m
Employees
1
EIN
61-6554435
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
$6.5m
Assets
$98.6m
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
$21.2m
Assets
$502.4m
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
$13.1m
Assets
$162.9m
Employees
2
EIN
34-6555349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles H Dater Foundation

The Charles H. Dater Foundation makes grants to organizations in the Cincinnati area to support a variety of causes, including alleviating poverty and homelessness, supporting youth programs, and preventing gender-based violence.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$102.8m
Employees
4
EIN
31-1150951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marietta Community Foundation (MCF)

We are a local organization with deep roots in the community. Our variety of fund types help people invest in the causes they care about most. We offer maximum tax advantage under state and federal law.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$45.6m
Employees
5
EIN
74-3054287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF)

The mission of the Ashland County Community Foundation is to advance philanthropy and improve the quality of life in Ashland County.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$87.1m
Employees
6
EIN
34-1812908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Knox County Foundation

The Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County is a collection of individual philanthropic funds established by Knox County residents for a wide variety of charitable purposes.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$102.9m
Employees
4
EIN
31-1768219
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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