ICF Foundation
ICF Foundation is a private foundation based in Hudson, Ohio. It reported 21 grants totaling $119,875 in 2024, supporting organizations that included schools and colleges, a land conservancy, a historic farm, and a civic theatre.
ICF Foundation at a glance
In short: ICF Foundation gave $120K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,875
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,708
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,051,593
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ICF Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to use the attached application guidelines and lists Mary Katherine C Ong as the application contact. It states that award restrictions apply; see the guidelines for details.
- Review Cycle
- June 30 of each application year, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- June 30 of each application year, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Katherine C Ong
Mailing address: Icf Foundation 9 Aurora St Ste 2, Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: (330) 655-3831
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ICF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akron Civic Theatre ($20K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 64% to Ohio, 14% to Connecticut, 11% to Massachusetts, 3% to New York, and 3% to Pennsylvania. The foundation also made 2024 grants to organizations in Maine and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ICF Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) 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. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Civic Theatre Akron, OH | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Lawrence School Sagamore Hills, OH | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Pine Point School Stonington, CT | Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Amherst College Amherst, MA | Scholarship Support | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Depot Village Jefferson, OH | General Support | $5,500 |
| Case Barlow Farm Hudson, OH | General Support | $3,500 |
| Mountain Watershed Association Melcroft, PA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | General Support | $2,500 |
| Hudson Heritage Association Hudson, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,051,593 | $229,157 | $182,606 | $119,875 | 21 | $137,817 | $169,720 | $148,127 |
| 2023 | $2,007,925 | $123,797 | $157,202 | $100,000 | 14 | $115,909 | $61,414 | $131,995 |
| 2022 | $2,044,303 | $167,559 | $172,600 | $110,000 | 12 | $125,916 | $109,662 | $129,932 |
| 2021 | $2,048,305 | $301,069 | $172,343 | $107,000 | 10 | $125,272 | $236,798 | $145,021 |
| 2020 | $1,921,604 | $135,011 | $205,955 | $117,500 | 6 | — | $78,567 | $126,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ICF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included capital campaign support, scholarship support, and general support. Among the grantees, Western Reserve Land Conservancy describes its mission as land conservation and restoration for public benefit; Mountain Watershed Association describes its mission as promoting watershed conservation, restoration, and protection through education, outreach, assessments, and research. Pine Point School describes its mission as developing students’ academic and ethical foundations, curiosity, and ability to reach solutions collaboratively and compassionately.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $119,875. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants included $20,000 each to Akron Civic Theatre, Lawrence School, and Western Reserve Land Conservancy for capital campaigns, and $15,000 to Pine Point School for a capital campaign. Amherst College received $10,000 for scholarship support. Other 2024 recipients included Jefferson Depot Village ($5,500), Case Barlow Farm ($3,500), and Mountain Watershed Association ($3,500), each for general support.
The filing names Mary Katherine C Ong as the application contact. It says to see the attached application guidelines for the application form and materials, and indicates that award restrictions apply and are described in those guidelines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John D Ong as president and trustee; John F H Ong as vice president and trustee; Richard P B Ong as treasurer and trustee; and Mary Katherine C Ong as secretary and trustee. Other trustees listed are Sophie H Ong, Matthew L Landini, Simon L Ong, Elliot O Ong, and John Finley Ong.
ICF Foundation is led by John F. H. Ong, President, Trustee, Vice President, Trustee & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. H. Ong
President, Trustee, Vice President, Trustee & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Katherine C. Ong
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Richard P. B. Ong
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophie H. Ong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew L. Landini
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon L. Ong
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot O. Ong
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $32K, to Mary Katherine C ONG (Secretary/Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about ICF Foundation
How much does ICF Foundation give each year?
ICF Foundation gave $120K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 14 grants.
What is ICF Foundation's typical grant size?
ICF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,708, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ICF Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does ICF Foundation give grants?
ICF Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (14%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, OH (3 grants), Stonington, CT (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does ICF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of ICF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (5 grants).
Who are ICF Foundation's largest grantees?
ICF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Akron Civic Theatre ($20,000), Lawrence School ($20,000) and Western Reserve Land Conservancy ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ICF Foundation?
ICF Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (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 ICF Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included capital campaign support, scholarship support, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ICF Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to use the attached application guidelines and lists Mary Katherine C Ong as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ICF Foundation's EIN?
ICF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1826821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). ICF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/icf-foundation-morg_00538cd93dda4358b5b3496cdab0a9d7
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