Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund
The Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund is a private foundation based in Independence, Ohio. Its filing says awards must benefit charitable organizations serving the education, recreation, health, or other charitable purposes and needs of children and orphans in Greater Cleveland, including children described in the filing as crippled, retarded, emotionally disturbed, or underprivileged.
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund at a glance
In short: Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund gave $161K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,283
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,680
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $1,841,018
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted in writing and include the type of program and the specific use of funds. Eligible applicants must be charitable organizations serving the education, recreation, health, or other charitable purposes and needs of children and orphans of Greater Cleveland.
- Contact
Application contact: Melissa Kristanko
Mailing address: 5700 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 606-6353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Greater Cleveland ($20K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The filing’s eligibility restriction specifies service to children and orphans of Greater Cleveland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $167K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Cleveland Brainbridge Township, OH | Youth Programs | $20,000 |
| Applewood Centers Inc Cleveland, OH | Youth Programs | $18,000 |
| Salvation Army Cleveland, OH | Youth Programs | $17,000 |
| Center for Families and Children Cleveland, OH | Youth Programs | $12,000 |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation Mantua, OH | Youth Programs | $10,000 |
| Rainey Institute Cleveland, OH | Youth Programs | $10,000 |
| Achievement Center for Children (Camp Cheerful) Cleveland, OH | Youth Programs | $7,500 |
| Rollinbuckeyez Foundation Euclid, OH | Youth Programs | $7,500 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | Youth Programs | $6,408 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | Youth Programs | $5,625 |
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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 | $1,841,018 | $175,644 | $183,077 | $161,283 | 21 | $161,283 | $161,526 | $177,778 |
| 2024 | $1,848,451 | $233,146 | $188,943 | $167,108 | 22 | $167,108 | $216,032 | $162,516 |
| 2023 | $1,804,248 | $117,799 | $177,958 | $158,533 | 21 | $158,533 | $102,524 | $150,006 |
| 2022 | $1,864,407 | $215,556 | $173,554 | $153,533 | 20 | $153,533 | $199,707 | $145,731 |
| 2021 | $1,822,405 | $231,703 | $161,949 | $141,233 | 20 | $141,233 | $214,946 | $172,250 |
| 2020 | $1,752,651 | $112,582 | $124,809 | $119,283 | 18 | — | $109,265 | $154,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes eligible organizations as those providing for the education, recreation, health, or other charitable purposes and needs of children and orphans of Greater Cleveland.
The funder’s 2025 grants included organizations whose missions describe work with young people, children, families, and people with disabilities. Applewood Centers says it provides behavioral, healthcare, and social services for children from birth to age 21 and their families. Rainey Institute describes its work as supporting Greater Cleveland youth and families through performing and visual arts education and participation. Hattie Larlham Foundation says it enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder awarded 21 grants totaling $161,283. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,500. Notable awards included $20,000 to YMCA of Greater Cleveland, $18,000 to Applewood Centers Inc., $17,000 to the Salvation Army, $12,000 to the Center for Families and Children, and $10,000 each to Hattie Larlham Foundation and Rainey Institute. The filing lists youth programs as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard S. Hamilton as chairman; Michael R. Pratt as treasurer and trustee; Heide Chernushin as secretary and trustee; and Peter C. Ohlheiser, Jane B. Sheats, Edward C. Coaxum, Mary Lynn Laughlin, and Joseph Juster as trustees.
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund is led by Richard S. Hamilton, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard S. Hamilton
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward C. Coaxum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heide Chernushin
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane B. Sheats
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Juster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lynn Laughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Pratt
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter C. Ohlheiser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund
How much does Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund give each year?
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund gave $161K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 22 grants.
What is Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund's typical grant size?
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,680, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund give grants?
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (15 grants).
Does Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Programs" (21 grants).
Who are Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund's largest grantees?
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Greater Cleveland ($20,000), Applewood Centers Inc ($18,000) and Salvation Army ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund?
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes eligible organizations as those providing for the education, recreation, health, or other charitable purposes and needs of children and orphans of Greater Cleveland. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund's EIN?
Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6515142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Cleveland Auto Club Orphans' Outing Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cleveland-auto-club-orphans-outing-fund-morg_e16039fa32074b56b8ba60321c255c1f
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