Celina-Mercer County Combined Services Appeal Inc

Battelle Memorial Institute

Columbus, OH

Battelle supports STEM education, scientific and educational work, and community organizations; its Central Ohio STEM Grant focuses on sustainable K–12 programs, especially for underserved students. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,008 to $9,360,974, with a median of $12,300, and giving reached organizations across the U.S., especially in Ohio. The profile does not state whether Battelle accepts unsolicited requests.

Edward Jones Foundation

St. Louis, MO

The foundation supports health and human services, community programs, education, the arts, and other charitable work, with most 2022 funding going to Missouri organizations. Its 203 grants ranged from $250 to $3.7 million, with a median of $2,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial

Tuscaloosa, AL

The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial supports a broad range of Alabama organizations, including those focused on food, human services, education, faith, housing, youth, health, and the arts; nearly all 2024 grants went to Alabama recipients. Its 61 grants totaled $363,495, with awards ranging from $100 to $100,000 and a median of $1,000. The profile provides a contact and says no specific application format or deadline is required, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation

St Petersburg, FL

The Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation funds arts and cultural institutions, education, health, and community and social services, with most grant dollars going to Florida organizations. In 2025, it made 90 grants ranging from $1,000 to $1 million, with a median grant of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd

Green Bay, WI

Bay Care Clinic Foundation supports community health and wellness, mental health, and healthcare or global health scholarships, primarily serving northeastern Wisconsin through eligible organizations in counties served by BayCare Clinic. In 2024 it made 77 grants ranging from $100 to $37,988, with a median award of $1,000. It accepts applications year-round and reviews them quarterly.

He Hill Foundation Inc

Belle Glade, FL

The H.E. Hill Foundation primarily supports affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, along with grants for schools and community organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $250 to $134,767, with a median of $1,000; it serves Glades, Hendry, and Okeechobee counties and western Palm Beach County. It accepts written requests and has no stated deadline.

Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation

Birmingham, AL

The foundation funds religious, educational, and civic organizations, with 59% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Alabama recipients and others in states including New York, Colorado, New Jersey, and Michigan. Its 2025 grants ranged from $18 to $16,000, with a median of $1,000. It contributes only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

J Edgar Monroe Foundation

Metairie, LA

The J Edgar Monroe Foundation supports civic, educational, and religious purposes, including education, faith-based organizations, and community and social services, primarily in Southeast Louisiana. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000. The profile advises contacting the foundation but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Building Dreams Foundation

Manteca, CA

Building Dreams Foundation funds tax-exempt organizations serving people in need, including programs in education, shelter, life skills, and community services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $22,500, with a median of $8,400; 93% of grant dollars went to California and 7% to Washington. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations, and its filing says applicants must submit basic organization details and a nonprofit determination letter.

Nuessen Family Foundation

Quincy, IL

The Nuessen Family Foundation supports charitable organizations in education, community development, religious activities, and charitable services, with most 2025 funding going to Illinois and a small share to Missouri. Its 18 grants totaled $69,706, ranging from $50 to $38,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.

Frank JB & Emma S Varallo Foundation

Chattanooga, TN

The Frank JB & Emma S Varallo Foundation’s recent reported grant supported operating funds, and its giving has ranged from $633,500 to $900,000 annually in 2022–2024. It is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee; all 2024 grant dollars went to a Tennessee recipient. It accepts written project summaries of no more than two pages, submitted in triplicate before December 1.

Robert G Shaw Family Foundation

Lake Forest, IL