Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation
The Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation is a private foundation based in Novelty, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation at a glance
In short: Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation gave $2.9M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in Ohio. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,916,500
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,379
- +61.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $74,901,784
- +10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14505 Hartwell Trail, Novelty, OH 44072
Phone: (216) 513-9365
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Museum of Art ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 194 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The filing lists 1% under an unspecified state category; shares for New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are each reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $98K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $872K (2020) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH | Capital CAMPAIGN,GENERAL Fund & Womens Council | $1,050,000 |
| University School Hunting Valley, OH | Capital Campaign & Annual Fund | $941,000 |
| Holden Forest & Gardens Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $257,500 |
| Hospice of Western Reserve Cleveland, OH | Capital Campaign & General Fund | $200,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School Shaker Heights, OH | Capital Campaign & General Fund | $160,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $42,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Wallace Collection | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Two Foundation Chagrin Falls, OH | General Fund | $22,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,901,784 | $4,354,172 | $3,092,443 | $2,916,500 | 33 | $2,916,700 | $1,471,255 | $3,592,791 |
| 2024 | $68,035,318 | $6,134,871 | $2,190,849 | $2,083,550 | 38 | $2,083,750 | $3,196,345 | $2,934,344 |
| 2023 | $48,959,117 | $4,820,940 | $2,061,959 | $1,938,500 | 37 | $1,938,700 | $1,748,638 | $2,054,115 |
| 2022 | $37,808,913 | $3,660,825 | $1,846,464 | $1,740,000 | 39 | $1,740,200 | $1,881,589 | $1,944,035 |
| 2021 | $43,419,255 | $2,889,875 | $1,479,937 | $1,395,225 | 47 | $1,395,425 | $935,816 | $1,900,718 |
| 2020 | $32,911,808 | $2,965,987 | $925,058 | $871,825 | 48 | — | $1,050,434 | $1,372,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural institutions, schools, social services, and other charitable organizations. The Cleveland Museum of Art describes its mission as bringing the pleasure and meaning of art to the broadest possible audience. University School says it develops promising and motivated boys into accomplished and independent young men. Playhouse Square Foundation describes its work as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and supporting the regional theater district.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as providing job placement and workplace support for people with cognitive disabilities (TWO Foundation), fundraising and advocacy for Breakthrough Public Schools (Friends of Breakthrough Schools), and serving people in the Bronx through immediate assistance and longer-term services (Part of the Solution).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $2,916,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $1,050,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants included $1,050,000 to the Cleveland Museum of Art for its capital campaign, general fund, and Women’s Council; $941,000 to University School for its capital campaign and annual fund; $257,500 to Holden Forest & Gardens for its general fund; $200,000 to Hospice of the Western Reserve for its capital campaign and general fund; and $160,000 to Hathaway Brown School for its capital campaign and general fund. Other listed awards included $50,000 to Cleveland Food Bank and $42,000 to Playhouse Square Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth W Outcalt as president, David B Outcalt as vice president, Jon H Outcalt Jr as secretary, Jane Q Outcalt as treasurer, and Jon H Outcalt as assistant treasurer.
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation is led by Kenneth W. Outcalt, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth W. Outcalt
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B. Outcalt
Vice President
Assistant Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Q. Outcalt
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon H. Outcalt
Assistant Treasurer
President → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon H. Outcalt Jr.
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation
How much does Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation give each year?
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation gave $2.9M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 38 grants.
What is Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation's typical grant size?
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $88,379, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation give grants?
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (20 grants).
Does Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation's largest grantees?
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Museum of Art ($1,050,000), University School ($941,000) and Holden Forest & Gardens ($257,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation?
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation reported $74.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.6M (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 Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural institutions, schools, social services, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation's EIN?
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1194069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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