John Huntington Fund for Education
The John Huntington Fund for Education is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. It supports vocational and STEM education by directing funds to programs that serve students and help prepare them for the workforce.
John Huntington Fund for Education at a glance
In short: John Huntington Fund for Education gave $3.3M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $278K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,331,275
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $277,606
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $253,000
- Total assets
- $40,484,945
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 John Huntington Fund for Education
- How to Apply
-
Submit an application stating the amount requested and intended use, subject to the 501(c)(3) and Cuyahoga County restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- April 30 of the current year.
- Deadline
- April 30 of the current year.
- Contact
Application contact: The John Huntington Fund For Educat
Mailing address: 3201 Enterprise Pkwy Suite 140, Cleveland, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 321-7185
Website: https://johnhuntingtonfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Huntington Fund for Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College Now Greater Cleveland ($813K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($400,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 64 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated scholarship guidelines cover residents of Cuyahoga County pursuing scientific, vocational, or technical education, and its 2024 filing restricts grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Cuyahoga County. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John Huntington Fund for Education open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $75K; repeat grants $296K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $346K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3.0M (2020) to $3.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Now Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Student Scholarships | $812,775 |
| John Carroll University Cleveland, OH | Student Scholarships | $401,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $400,000 |
| Magnet Berea, OH | Special Initiative (STEM) | $390,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | Student Scholarships | $350,000 |
| Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH | Student Scholarships | $346,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH | Student Scholarships | $160,000 |
| Central School of Practical Nursing Cleveland, OH | Student Scholarships | $150,000 |
| New Bridge Cleveland Center Cleveland, OH | Student Scholarships | $120,000 |
| Tri-C Cleveland, OH | Student Scholarships | $100,000 |
Ready to take the next step with John Huntington Fund for Education?
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 | $40,484,945 | $4,774,831 | $3,669,581 | $3,331,275 | 12 | $3,431,221 | $4,534,306 | $1,907,447 |
| 2023 | $37,078,739 | $2,791,252 | $3,847,823 | $3,560,000 | 13 | $3,649,928 | $2,620,280 | $1,723,165 |
| 2022 | $32,363,494 | $3,175,934 | $3,429,733 | $3,113,326 | 14 | $3,241,542 | $3,031,298 | $1,742,383 |
| 2021 | $42,908,272 | $4,740,165 | $3,619,251 | $3,332,834 | 14 | $3,414,537 | $4,597,319 | $1,995,141 |
| 2020 | $39,768,371 | $1,830,293 | $3,140,444 | $2,952,208 | 11 | — | $1,702,518 | $1,766,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Huntington Fund for Education reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
The fund says it supports vocational and STEM programs that help advance the community. Under its stated guidelines, scholarships are provided through grantees to deserving Cuyahoga County residents pursuing scientific, vocational, or technical education. The fund also supports institutions that develop curricula and programs specifically benefiting students in these fields. It does not award scholarships directly to individuals; grantee programs make scholarship decisions under restrictions and guidelines provided by the fund.
The 2024 grant list includes scholarship support for colleges, universities, and training institutions, as well as a special STEM initiative grant to MAGNET. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: College Now Greater Cleveland says its mission is to increase postsecondary attainment through college and career advising, financial aid counseling, scholarships, and retention services. Central School of Practical Nursing says it educates adult learners in practical nursing to increase Cleveland’s healthcare workforce capacity. Ursuline College describes degree programs in fields including nursing and healthcare, business, creative arts, humanities, education, and STEM.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 12 grants totaling $3,331,275. Grants ranged from $26,500 to $812,775, with a median of $253,000. The largest awards included $812,775 to College Now Greater Cleveland for student scholarships; $401,000 to John Carroll University and $400,000 to an individual recipient Reserve University for student scholarships; and $390,000 to MAGNET for a special STEM initiative. Other scholarship grants included $350,000 to Baldwin Wallace University, $346,000 to Ursuline College, $160,000 to Cleveland Institute of Art, $150,000 to Central School of Practical Nursing, $120,000 to New Bridge Cleveland Center, $100,000 to Tri-C, and $75,000 to EDWINS. A $26,500 grant supported a matching grant program.
The fund’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should state the amount requested and intended use. Grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in Cuyahoga County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2024 filing are Robert G. McCreary III, President; Anna B. Adams, Treasurer/Executive Director; Ann Kowal Smith, Secretary; and trustees Chandler H. Everett, Karen R. Nestor, Katie O. Outcalt, and Bruce T. Goode. The fund’s website identifies Anna Adams as Executive Director.
John Huntington Fund for Education is led by Anna B. Adams, Treasurer & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna B. Adams
Treasurer & Executive Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $93K (2024)
Robert G. McCreary III
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce T. Goode
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chandler H. Everett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen R. Nestor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie O. Outcalt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kowal Smith
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Peter W. Adams (2020–2023) — President Emeritus
- Former: Oakley V. Andrews (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert R. Galloway (2020) — Secretary
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Anna B Adams (Treasurer/Exec. Director).
Frequently asked questions about John Huntington Fund for Education
How much does John Huntington Fund for Education give each year?
John Huntington Fund for Education gave $3.3M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 13 grants.
What is John Huntington Fund for Education's typical grant size?
John Huntington Fund for Education's median grant in 2024 was $253,000, and its average grant was $277,606, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Huntington Fund for Education that year got $75K on average.
Where does John Huntington Fund for Education give grants?
John Huntington Fund for Education gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (8 grants) and Berea, OH (2 grants).
Does John Huntington Fund for Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on John Huntington Fund for Education's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are John Huntington Fund for Education's largest grantees?
John Huntington Fund for Education's largest 2024 grantees include College Now Greater Cleveland ($812,775), John Carroll University ($401,000) and Magnet ($390,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($400,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John Huntington Fund for Education?
John Huntington Fund for Education reported $40.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John Huntington Fund for Education fund?
The fund says it supports vocational and STEM programs that help advance the community. Under its stated guidelines, scholarships are provided through grantees to deserving Cuyahoga County residents pursuing scientific, vocational, or technical education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Huntington Fund for Education?
Submit an application stating the amount requested and intended use, subject to the 501(c)(3) and Cuyahoga County restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Huntington Fund for Education's EIN?
John Huntington Fund for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0714434. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in John Huntington Fund for Education's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Cotillion Society of Cleveland
South Russell, OH
Assets
$93K
Grants
4
Total Given
$43K
Bud H Babcock Trust
Willoughby, OH
The Bud H Babcock Trust primarily funds scholarships to educational institutions, with recent grants ranging from $600 to $5,000 (median $900). Its 2025 grants all went to recipients in Ohio, and it gives only to preselected organizations, not accepting unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
11
Total Given
$16K
The William D Squires Educational
Phoenix, AZ
Assets
$10K
Grants
1
Total Given
$70K
The College Club of Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Heights, OH
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
4
Total Given
$80K
The Laub Foundation
Rocky River, OH
The Laub Foundation supports education, arts and cultural organizations, and other purposes, primarily in Ohio. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $6,000, with a median of $4,500. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$4.1M
Grants
58
Total Given
$234K
Boone Scholarship FD TW
Brooklyn, OH
Assets
$149K
Grants
6
Total Given
$8K
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). John Huntington Fund for Education funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-huntington-fund-for-education-morg_550dd0533c394208993ffab0739a2de6
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_340714434_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{John Huntington Fund for Education funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/john-huntington-fund-for-education-morg_550dd0533c394208993ffab0739a2de6},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-10. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from John Huntington Fund for Education's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
John Huntington Fund for Education down — hundreds of funders to go?