Cognitive Differences Network of Southwest Ohio

World Religion Foundation

Eagan, MN

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

Youngstown, OH

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley funds nonprofit, school, religious, and government work in health, education, economic development, human services, and cultural, historical, and environmental activities, with a focus on Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, Ohio. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,125 to $317,215, with a median award of $15,000. It accepts grant applications through its online portal; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation

Melbourne, FL

Hood-Barrow Foundation

Houston, TX

The Houston-based Hood-Barrow Foundation funds charitable organizations in health, education, religion, conservation, and human services, with 2025 grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 and a median of $10,000. Its 2025 grants went mainly to organizations in Texas, Colorado, and California. It makes contributions only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Mathile Family Foundation

Dayton, OH

The Mathile Family Foundation supports basic needs, education, mental health, and positive youth development, with highest priority for organizations serving Montgomery County and the Greater Dayton area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts ranged from $250 to over $5 million.

Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA

Saint Louis, MO

This foundation funds college scholarships for U.S. citizens who graduated from St. Joseph’s County and demonstrate financial need, with most recent grants going to colleges in Indiana and some in Ohio. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $21,000, typically $1,500–$2,000 each. It accepts applications by letter through Wells Fargo Bank, with references, a transcript, and a financial aid form; the annual deadline is March 31.

Ernst & Young Foundation

New York, NY

Ernst & Young Foundation supports higher education through employee and partner matching gifts, as well as educational and special-project grants, including research, education forums, and programs that expand educational opportunity. In 2025, it made 637 grants ranging from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, to recipients across multiple states; the largest shares went to New York, Texas, California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Stitt Foundation Inc

Olean, NY

The Stitt Foundation funds educational organizations, hospitals, social service organizations, and other charities, with recent grants supporting health care, colleges, community services, and youth programs. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $1.24 million, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to New York, with some to Ohio. It accepts formal written requests with supporting documentation and has no stated deadline.

Cassner Foundation

Hillsboro, OH

The Cassner Foundation funds scholarships, school expansion, and general programs, primarily in Ohio, with most of its 2026 grant dollars going to Ohio recipients. Its 2026 awards ranged from $800 to $60,000, with a median of $3,500. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The Weston Wabash Foundation

Terre Haute, IN

The Weston Wabash Foundation supports community, education, health and human services, cultural, and youth-serving organizations, with grants for operating support, scholarships, endowments, and projects. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $57,500, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to Indiana, with some grants in Minnesota and Ohio. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Troy Foundation

Troy, OH

The Troy Foundation funds arts and culture, education, health and human services, youth development, environmental protection, community beautification, and emergency assistance for nonprofits. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,310 to $2,438,051, with a median of $22,806; its giving includes Troy and nearby communities, as well as recipients elsewhere in Ohio. Unsolicited requests are not addressed generally, though some specific programs invite eligible organizations to inquire or apply.

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports a broad range of nonprofit work, including arts, education, health, basic needs, neighborhoods, and capacity building, primarily in central Ohio. Its 2024 grants had a median of $21,471, though amounts varied widely. Most grants are directed by donors and aren’t made through an application process, but some specific programs accept applications.