Current Concepts Foundation
Current Concepts Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports orthopedic research scholarships awarded to 12 recipients, and its grants that year went to individual recipients in Ohio.
Current Concepts Foundation at a glance
In short: Current Concepts Foundation gave $5K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $375), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,250
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $375
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $118,689
- -8.0% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Current Concepts Foundation
- How to Apply
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Scholarship application forms and requirements are available to download from the foundation’s website. The filing directs applicants to the website for eligibility information.
- Review Cycle
- See the website for deadlines.
- Deadline
- See the website for deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: A Seth Greenwald
Mailing address: 2310 Superior Ave East Ste 100, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 523-7004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Current Concepts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Current Concepts Foundation gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $2K (2022) to $7K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,689 | $15,586 | $22,960 | $5,250 | 14 | $19,488 | $6,413 |
| 2024 | $128,945 | $9,118 | $22,697 | $6,750 | 12 | $19,930 | $3,753 |
| 2023 | $142,075 | $10,376 | $9,106 | $2,250 | 4 | $7,634 | $4,112 |
| 2022 | $140,869 | $5,116 | $9,641 | $2,250 | 3 | $8,119 | $3,734 |
| 2021 | $143,344 | $8,958 | $7,945 | — | — | $6,085 | $7,178 |
| 2020 | $142,451 | $9,443 | $13,376 | $5,500 | 10 | — | $5,745 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity as awarding orthopedic research scholarships. It does not state a separate mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $5,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,500, with a median of $250. The largest reported awards were $1,500 and $750 for the Barry Friedman Award; the other listed awards were $250 each for the Rocks Scholarship. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists A Seth Greenwald D Phil Oxon as chairman of the board. Trustees listed are John M Cuckler MD, Richard E Jones MD, Timothy S Brown MD, Antonia F Chen MD MBA, Craig J Della Valle MD, Gwo-Chin Lee MD, and R Michael Menegihini MD.
Current Concepts Foundation is led by A. Seth Greenwald D. Phil Oxon, Chairman of the Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Seth Greenwald D. Phil Oxon
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Cuckler MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Jones MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonia F. Chen MD MBA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig J. Della Valle MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwo-Chin Lee MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Michael Meneghini MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy S. Brown MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 Current Concepts Foundation
How much does Current Concepts Foundation give each year?
Current Concepts Foundation gave $5K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 12 grants.
What is Current Concepts Foundation's typical grant size?
Current Concepts Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $375, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Current Concepts Foundation give grants?
Current Concepts Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Current Concepts Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Current Concepts Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rocks Scholarship" (12 grants).
How large is Current Concepts Foundation?
Current Concepts Foundation reported $119K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does Current Concepts Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity as awarding orthopedic research scholarships. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Current Concepts Foundation?
Scholarship application forms and requirements are available to download from the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Current Concepts Foundation's EIN?
Current Concepts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1914963. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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