Downtown Catholic Club

Richman Brothers Foundation

Rocky River, OH

The foundation supports charitable organizations, especially those operating in Cleveland, Ohio, and also provides grants to needy retirees, with preference for former Richman Brothers employees or their surviving spouses. Its 2024 awards ranged from $3,774 to $11,000, with a median of $5,702; most funding went to Ohio. Organizations are asked to submit a letter, so unsolicited requests are accepted.

Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation

Brooklyn, OH

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with most of its giving in Ohio; it also funded groups in Connecticut and New York in 2025. Its 14 grants that year ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Swaminathan and Garg Foundation

Westlake, OH

The David M Gabrielsen Foundation

Chagrin Falls, OH

The John Milton Costello Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The John Milton Costello Foundation’s 2020 grants supported human services in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area, including services for older adults, people with medical needs or disabilities, and people facing hunger. It gave 18 grants of $1,000–$2,000, with a median of $1,500; its 2020 filing was marked as its final return, so its past application information is not current, and whether it accepts unsolicited requests now is not stated.

Sifco Foundation

Cleveland, OH

Eder Family Foundation Inc

West Haven, CT

Based in West Haven, Connecticut, the Eder Family Foundation supports community, education, arts, and human-services organizations, primarily in Connecticut, with most 2025 grants going to in-state recipients. Its 50 grants ranged from $250 to $110,000, with a median of $5,000; it gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Third Federal Foundation

Cleveland, OH

Third Federal Foundation funds affordable housing, homeownership, financial literacy, education, and neighborhood revitalization for low- and moderate-income communities, especially in greater Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, Slavic Village in particular, and select Florida markets. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts written requests without deadlines, but proposals are invited based on fit; the foundation may request more information before inviting a proposal.

Murphy Family Foundation

Solon, OH

The Murphy Family Foundation primarily funds nonprofit programs addressing poverty in greater Cleveland, especially food assistance, shelter, and educational support for disadvantaged people. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000; applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and the foundation’s application guidelines describe how to apply.

Trikha Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Trikha Family Foundation funds a varied mix of charitable organizations, with 70% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Ohio recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median of $1,200; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Abington Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The Abington Foundation funds Cuyahoga County nonprofits, prioritizing education and also supporting economic independence, healthcare, and cultural activities, especially for low-income communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median of $15,000; it accepts applications through an online process, with deadlines three times a year.

The Sears Swetland Family Foundation

Bratenahl, OH

The Sears Swetland Family Foundation supports nonprofit work in environmental and community health, education, sustainability, and healthy, livable communities, with a stated commitment to Greater Cleveland. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000; it accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, starting with a brief introduction and letter of intent.