Arminius Foundation
Arminius Foundation is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, community, and other organizations.
Arminius Foundation at a glance
In short: Arminius Foundation gave $123K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,408
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,609
- -72.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75
- Total assets
- $1,275,503
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arminius Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2985 Winthrop Road, Shaker Hts, OH 44120
Phone: (216) 751-6243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arminius Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shaker Schools Fdn ($45K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 11% to New York, and 8% to Massachusetts. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Washington, DC, and Texas, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arminius Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaker Schools Fdn Shaker HTS, OH | Education | $45,000 |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress Cleveland, OH | Visioning Support | $25,000 |
| In Motion Beachwood, OH | General Support | $13,630 |
| ALS Community North Royalton, OH | Website | $13,448 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Purpose | $13,000 |
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Shaker Youth Baseball Shaker Heights, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| City Club of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Support | $100 |
| Nat'l Museum of African Am History Washington, DC | General Support | $100 |
| Open Doors Academy Cleveland, OH | General Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,275,503 | $269,411 | $125,688 | $123,408 | 22 | $125,688 | $92,342 | $93,569 |
| 2024 | $1,132,760 | $313,965 | $84,254 | $81,755 | 4 | $84,254 | $70,033 | $70,534 |
| 2023 | $904,308 | $146,576 | $77,260 | $75,800 | 8 | $77,260 | $44,043 | $61,869 |
| 2022 | $835,464 | $64,427 | $63,422 | $61,853 | 4 | $63,280 | $33,938 | $62,926 |
| 2021 | $834,812 | $97,717 | $64,709 | $62,554 | 5 | $64,709 | $25,390 | $66,187 |
| 2020 | $802,117 | $9,421 | $65,741 | $60,000 | 4 | — | $22,497 | $57,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arminius Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Shaker Schools Foundation and Williams College for education, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress for visioning support, and other organizations for general or stated purposes.
Among the grantees described in their own words, American Jewish Committee says its mission is to enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights and democratic values. Esperanza says it works to equip learners in Northeast Ohio communities for educational attainment and lifelong success. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $123,408 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $45,000, with a median of $75. Notable grants included $45,000 to Shaker Schools Foundation for education, $25,000 to Cleveland Neighborhood Progress for visioning support, $13,630 to In Motion for general support, $13,448 to ALS Community for a website, and $13,000 to American Jewish Committee for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Craig L. Stout as director and Asher Stout and Abigail Michael Meyers Sims as trustees.
Arminius Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig L. Stout
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Michael Meyers Sims
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Asher Stout
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fred Widen (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John Lewis (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arminius Foundation
How much does Arminius Foundation give each year?
Arminius Foundation gave $123K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 4 grants.
What is Arminius Foundation's typical grant size?
Arminius Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75, and its average grant was $5,609, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arminius Foundation give grants?
Arminius Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Arminius Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Arminius Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arminius Foundation's largest grantees?
Arminius Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shaker Schools Fdn ($45,000), Cleveland Neighborhood Progress ($25,000) and In Motion ($13,630), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arminius Foundation?
Arminius Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arminius Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Shaker Schools Foundation and Williams College for education, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress for visioning support, and other organizations for general or stated purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arminius Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arminius Foundation's EIN?
Arminius Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2070678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Arminius Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Arminius Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arminius-foundation-morg_612545526eba44af8b13fa8343cfd9fe
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