Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation
The Mary S. & David C. Corbin Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairlawn, Ohio. Created in 1968, it aims to enrich the lives of people in Akron and Summit County by supporting local and regional charitable organizations. The Foundation recognizes the importance of diversity, openness, and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity.
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation gave $974K across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $974,250
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,490
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,628,365
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (6 of 78, 2024)
- 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 Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a complete application through the online portal by the applicable deadline.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due by March 1 for consideration in May and by September 1 for consideration in November.
- Deadline
- Applications are due by March 1 for consideration in May and by September 1 for consideration in November.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald M Miksch Huntington National
Mailing address: 3421 Ridgewood Road Suite 100, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Phone: (330) 764-7263
Website: https://corbinfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation
Who Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
366 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 354 grants of 366 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation gives primary consideration to charitable organizations in Akron and Summit County, Ohio, and local chapters of national charities located there, while stating that all requests will be reviewed. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 78 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $863K (2020) to $974K (2024). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $974K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Inc Akron, OH | Volunteer Resource Center | $100,000 |
| University of Akron Foundation Akron, OH | Knight Center for Creative Engagement | $100,000 |
| Akron Art Museum Akron, OH | Corbin gallery, open studio lobby and library exhibitions and related programming, renovation to create center for digital discovery | $40,000 |
| Musical Arts Association Cleveland, OH | Blossom Music Festival | $40,000 |
| American National Red Cross - Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley Chapter Akron, OH | Summit County Disaster Cycle Services | $35,000 |
| Akron Zoological Park Akron, OH | Reaching New Heights Capital Campaign | $30,000 |
| Access Inc Akron, OH | "Building Futures" Expension Renovation and Constuction Costs | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron Akron, OH | Renovation to create autism and related development disabilities center | $25,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Preservastion and Scenic Railway Association Stow, OH | "Leading the Way Locomotive Fleet Capital Campaign" | $25,000 |
| Well Community Development Corporation Akron, OH | Housing Projects | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,628,365 | $1,637,871 | $1,165,296 | $974,250 | 78 | $1,079,239 | $1,551,814 | $1,081,510 |
| 2023 | $18,155,758 | $784,063 | $1,099,939 | $910,500 | 72 | $1,025,884 | $710,008 | $1,020,986 |
| 2022 | $18,471,573 | $577,820 | $1,179,568 | $947,000 | 70 | $1,054,395 | $502,578 | $1,028,951 |
| 2021 | $19,073,272 | $2,636,109 | $1,136,390 | $929,750 | 72 | $1,035,142 | $2,560,368 | $1,143,990 |
| 2020 | $17,573,962 | $1,481,758 | $1,071,551 | $862,900 | 74 | — | $1,406,690 | $972,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 Foundation’s stated purpose is to help enrich the lives of people in Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Its funding interests include arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, the environment, healthcare, housing, human and social services, medical research, and youth.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) charitable organizations meeting the stated public-charity requirements and governmental entities seeking support for public and charitable purposes. The Foundation gives primary consideration to charitable organizations in Akron and Summit County and local chapters of national charities located in the area.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens describes its mission as interpreting and preserving history and nature while fostering a vibrant cultural community. ACCESS says it serves women and children experiencing homelessness and supports women in attaining permanent housing. The International Institute of Akron says it helps people born outside the United States integrate into American society and promotes awareness of the value of ethnic diversity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 78 grants totaling $974,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $100,000 to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens for a volunteer resource center and $100,000 to the University of Akron Foundation for the Knight Center for Creative Engagement. Other awards included $40,000 to the Akron Art Museum for gallery, exhibition, programming, and renovation-related purposes; $40,000 to the Musical Arts Association for the Blossom Music Festival; and $35,000 to the American National Red Cross–Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley Chapter for Summit County disaster cycle services.
Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online application portal. The application describes the organization and proposed project, including objectives, duration, and cost. Required materials include information about other possible funding sources and commitments, a list of board members and officers, the IRS determination letter, the latest Form 990, budgets, and an organizational chart; an audited financial statement is requested if available. Late or printed hard-copy proposals are not considered.
The Foundation generally does not fund individuals, annual fundraising campaigns, sponsorships or special events, endowments, faith-based organizations or religious endeavors, operating deficits, organizations that make grants to others, private non-operating foundations, or schools. It also states that it does not fund ongoing requests for general operating support, although some repeat grants are made. Grantees are generally expected to submit a final or status report on project or program progress, including financial information and measurable results, unless otherwise advised in an award letter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert C. Berk as president/secretary; Robert M. Bonchack as vice president; Michael A. Sweeney as treasurer; and Thomas M. Welsh, R. Mark Wernig, Laura B. Culp, and Mark C. Juve as trustees.
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation is led by Robert C. Berk, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Berk
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Laura B. Culp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
R. Mark Wernig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Thomas M. Welsh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Mark C. Juve
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Michael A. Sweeney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Robert M. Bonchack
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sophie E. Albrecht (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $4K, to Robert C Berk (President/Secretary). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation
How much does Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation give each year?
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation gave $974K across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $911K across 72 grants.
What is Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,490, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation give grants?
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation 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 Akron, OH (51 grants), Cleveland, OH (4 grants), Stow, OH (2 grants) and Macedonia, OH (2 grants).
Does Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Inc ($100,000), University of Akron Foundation ($100,000) and Akron Art Museum ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation?
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to help enrich the lives of people in Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Its funding interests include arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, the environment, healthcare, housing, human and social services, medical research, and youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation?
Submit a complete application through the online portal by the applicable deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation's EIN?
Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7052280. 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.
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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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