Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation
The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation is a private foundation established in 1968 by Mary S. Corbin and David C. Corbin to enrich the lives of people in Akron and Summit County, Ohio. The foundation is based in Fairlawn, Ohio and operates as a non-operating private foundation. It recognizes the importance of diversity, openness, and inclusion and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in its policies and actions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.6M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$974K
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
78
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to give primarily in Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Its areas of interest include:
- Arts and culture
- Civic and community issues
- Education
- Environment
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Human and social services
- Medical research
- Youth issues
Grantmaking
The foundation does not fund individuals or annual fundraising campaigns.
Grant Range
$250 to $150,000
Average Grant
amount: $13,000
Review Cycle
March 1st for consideration in May; September 1st for consideration in November
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation gives primarily in Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Grantmaking has been concentrated in Ohio, with grants also distributed to organizations in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Assets & Income:
- Total assets: $18.6 million (as of 2024)
- Annual income: $2.1 million
- Total revenues (2024): $1,637,871
- Total expenses (2024): $1,165,296
Grantmaking History:
- Total grants made: 358 grants totaling $4.6 million
- Supported 111 unique organizations
- IRS ruling year: 1970
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,628,365 | $18,155,758 | $18,471,573 |
| Revenue | $1,637,871 | $784,063 | $577,820 |
| Expenses | $1,165,296 | $1,099,939 | $1,179,568 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,079,239 | $1,025,884 | $1,054,395 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,551,814 | $710,008 | $502,578 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,081,510 | $1,020,986 | $1,028,951 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Officers:
- Robert C. Berk — President/Secretary
- Robert M. Bonchack — Vice President
- Thomas M. Welsh — Trustee
- R Mark Wernig — Trustee
- Michael A. Sweeney — Treasurer
- Laura B. Culp — Trustee
- Mark C. Juve — Trustee
Staff:
- Erika J. May — Grants Administrator/Office Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT C BERK | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 5 | $4,000 |
| ROBERT M BONCHACK | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $4,000 |
| THOMAS M WELSH | TRUSTEE | 3 | $4,000 |
| R MARK WERNIG | TRUSTEE | 4 | $4,000 |
| MICHAEL A SWEENEY | TREASURER | 4 | $4,000 |
| LAURA B CULP | TRUSTEE | 4 | $4,000 |
| MARK C JUVE | TRUSTEE | 3 | $4,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 3421 Ridgewood Road, Suite 100, Fairlawn, OH 44333-3187
Phone: (330) 762-6427
Website: www.corbinfdn.org
EIN: 23-7052280
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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