Steps Ahead Charitable Family Foundation

Corinne L Dodero Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The foundation’s grants support organizations in health care, disability services, arts, education, and human services, though it states no specific mission or priorities. Its 2026 grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $3,000; nearly all funding went to Ohio organizations. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Venner Family Foundation

Wadsworth, OH

The Venner Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those in arts, education, health, social services, and public policy, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Ohio organizations. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

William and Marie Molnar Foundation Corp

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The William and Marie Molnar Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with most of its giving going to Michigan; its 2025 grants also reached organizations in New Jersey, Arizona, and Iowa. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Christ Foundation

Hartville, OH

The Christ Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working in community development, education, health, and human services, with an emphasis on children and families in need. It serves Ohio and surrounding states; its 2024 grants ranged from $270 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts requests through an online application, with deadlines in March, June, and September.

CSO Inc

Troy, MI

CSO INC supports charitable organizations, including those working in housing, homelessness, and emergency shelter. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $36,500, with a median of $5,000, and went mainly to Michigan, with additional funding in Georgia, Missouri, Illinois, and Alaska. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Irving and Geraldine Schaffer

Scarsdale, NY

The Irving and Geraldine Schaffer Foundation supports a varied mix of organizations, with 2024 grants going to work in education, youth leadership, civic participation, justice, media, and reproductive health; no formal funding priorities are stated. It awarded 73 grants totaling $492,756, with a median grant of $3,000 and awards ranging from $209 to $50,000; New York received the largest share, though grants also went to organizations in other states. The filing does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Edward Freitag & Martha Haley Fdn Inc

Baltimore, MD

In 2025, the foundation gave $57,750 across 22 grants, typically $1,000 (with awards ranging from $250 to $15,500), supporting varied charitable programs including youth mentoring, community services, maritime education, health, and conservation. Its grants went mainly to organizations in Maine, Minnesota, and Maryland, with smaller amounts in Massachusetts and Vermont. It supports only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation

Livonia, MI

The John D & Jean E Dinan Foundation funds a range of charitable organizations, including education, disability services, and community support programs, with nearly all 2024 grant dollars going to Michigan. Its 73 grants ranged from $250 to $32,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The John C Hendry Foundation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The John C Hendry Foundation funds charitable organizations in areas including food access, health and medical research, education, and social services, with most of its giving in Michigan. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median grant of $2,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assistoday Foundation

Coronada, CA

Eastern Bank Foundation

Wakefield, MA

Eastern Bank Foundation funds systemic efforts to advance economic inclusion and mobility, including small-business equity, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its programs range from $1,000–$10,000 for Community Donations, up to $15,000 for CITC Grants, and $50,000–$150,000 for Impact Grants; it supports organizations primarily in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The foundation accepts online applications, with no specific submission deadlines stated.

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including arts and culture, education, youth, neighborhoods, basic needs, and capacity building, with a median 2024 grant of about $21,500. Its focus is Central Ohio, though it also funds organizations elsewhere; most grants are donor-directed and not application-based, but some programs accept applications.