Ecopa Education & Safety Foundation

The Business of Good Foundation

Ashtabula, OH

The Business of Good Foundation supports nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs working to empower economically disadvantaged people, and its grants have backed education, mentoring, basic needs, housing, and youth programs. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $595,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Ohio, especially Northeast Ohio. Its 2024 filing says it accepts written requests with proof of exempt status and a proposed use of funds.

Swipe Out Hunger

Covina, CA

Swipe Out Hunger funds campus food-security programs, including student food pantries, food and basic-needs supplies, pantry infrastructure, and staffing. Recent grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, and its programs serve campuses in the United States and Canada. It accepts applications from campuses in its network; campuses must complete a Partnership Agreement to join before applying for Swipe Grants.

Me & FJ Callahan Foundation

Chagrin Falls, OH

The ME & FJ Callahan Foundation funds higher education, the arts, and social services, including leadership development, with grants supporting capital projects, operations, and specific programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $850,000, with a median of $10,000; it primarily supports nonprofits in seven Northeast Ohio counties. It accepts applications from eligible nonprofits, with a September 30, 2026 deadline.

The Martin V Alonzo Family Found

Greenwich, CT

Mathile Family Foundation

Dayton, OH

The Mathile Family Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families, with a focus on basic needs, education, mental health, and positive youth development; it prioritizes Montgomery County and the Greater Dayton area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though awards ranged from $250 to over $5 million; new applicants and past grantees proposing a new project submit a Grant Interest Form and may proceed to a full application if invited.

Frances & Solomon Petchers Foundation Inc

Chagrin Falls, OH

Knight John Mem JRNL FD Endw

Brooklyn, OH

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University funds research, education, faculty and postdoctoral development, and community projects; its ANCHOR grants support partnerships addressing health and resilience in Evanston and Chicago. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $63,000, while listed programs range from up to $3,000 for research-library grants to $25,000–$65,000 for ANCHOR projects. It lists specific funding opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Garciajs Scholarship Trust

Columbus, OH

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.

KPMG US Foundation Inc

Montvale, NJ

KPMG US Foundation supports education, mental health, community vitality, and community relief and resilience, with grants distributed across the United States. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts ranged from about $5,000 to $2.2 million. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ella Weiss Educational Fund

Columbus, OH

The Ella Weiss Educational Fund provides scholarships to Ohio residents under 23 who attend an Ohio educational institution. In 2025, it awarded 16 grants totaling $7,175, ranging from $175 to $2,450. Applicants are instructed to request a printed application; the fund does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.