The Albert G & Olive H Schlink

The Mylander Fdn-2001

Sandusky, OH

The Mylander Foundation, established in 1987 by a Sandusky civic leader, supports charitable, educational, and community organizations primarily in Erie County, Ohio and the surrounding region with approximately $2.3 million distributed annually. Typical grants range from $1,000 to $790,000, with a median award of $6,000, across focus areas including education, human services, youth programming, and community initiatives. The foundation accepts applications from nonprofits and governmental agencies with distribution meetings held twice yearly in May and November.

Sidney Frohman Foundation

Sandusky, OH

The Sidney Frohman Foundation funds humanitarian needs, education, scholarships, and public-benefit projects, primarily in Erie County, Ohio; applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $9,000. It accepts requests by letter, email, or fax, with deadlines of April 30 and September 30.

The Twenty First Century Foundation

Monroeville, OH

The Twenty First Century Foundation is an Ohio-based private foundation that awards grants typically ranging from $125,000 to $300,000 to organizations focused on education, human services, wildlife and animal rescue, and philanthropic initiatives. With assets exceeding $35 million, the foundation distributed approximately $1.8 million in grants as of 2026, with a geographic focus on Ohio communities, particularly in the Sandusky and Norwalk areas.

The Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber

Sandusky, OH

Established in 1999 as a memorial to two young lives lost in a tragic accident, this Sandusky-based foundation supports nonprofits and governmental bodies in Erie County, Ohio through grants typically ranging from $3,000 to $15,000, with a particular focus on family support, education, youth development, and public safety initiatives. The foundation also administers a $5,000 annual scholarship for Erie County high school graduates pursuing undergraduate studies. Grant seekers should note the foundation's strong commitment to the local Sandusky and Erie County community and its emphasis on programs that help families develop skills, support youth potential, and create safe living environments.

Patrick Murray and Louise E Murray

Sandusky, OH

Geotrac Charitable Foundation

Norwalk, OH

The foundation funds nonprofits working in education—especially fine arts education—cultural understanding, economic opportunity, community integration, and global learning, primarily in Ohio, with some support beyond the state. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $85,248, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations.

The Gerard and Patricia Hipp Family

Norwalk, OH

The foundation supports faith and Catholic education, arts and education, humanitarian aid, pregnancy services, and military-family programs, with most funding going to Ohio organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median of $1,000. It funds preselected charities only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

National Machinery Foundation Inc

Tiffin, OH

The foundation supports charitable and educational purposes in Seneca County, Ohio, including individual assistance, community facilities, education, and local organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $95 to $169,261, with a median of $3,625. It accepts unsolicited requests by written letter; no deadline is stated.

The Wm M & a Cafaro Family Foundation

Niles, OH

The foundation supports churches, schools, hospitals, and other charitable causes, including education, health, emergency services, and family support, with most funding going to Ohio organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25 to $100,000, with a median of $500. The filing describes application materials and says there are no deadlines or award restrictions; it does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Cleveland Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Foundation, the world's first community foundation, makes grants across ten focus areas including arts, education, economic development, health, and human services in Greater Cleveland and surrounding counties. With over $3.2 billion in assets, the foundation distributes more than $100 million annually through both board-directed strategic initiatives and donor-advised funds, with typical grants ranging from approximately $5,000 to over $17 million. Based in Northeast Ohio, it serves Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties while maintaining selective grantmaking in other regions.

Akron Community Foundation

Akron, OH

Akron Community Foundation, established in 1955, is a community-based foundation serving Summit County and surrounding regions with over $305 million in assets and a mission to support philanthropists improving quality of life in the area. The foundation distributes approximately $16.7 million annually through nearly 1,700 grants across four priority areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Human Services, and Civic Affairs, with grant sizes varying based on individual fund parameters. Grant seekers in the Akron region should explore how their nonprofit's work aligns with these four focus areas to determine eligibility.

The Nordson Corporation Foundation

Westlake, OH

This corporate foundation commits over $10 million annually to improving quality of life in communities where Nordson Corporation operates, with a primary focus on education, job readiness, youth development, and arts and culture. Grants typically range from modest to substantial amounts, with recent annual giving exceeding $10 million across the foundation's portfolio. The foundation currently accepts applications by invitation only and funds projects across 16 U.S. states including Ohio, California, Massachusetts, and others where the company has significant presence.