The Andrews Foundation
The Andrews Foundation is a private family foundation based in Beachwood, Ohio. Created by Mabel Shields Andrews in 1951, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations across Northeast Ohio. The foundation is structured as an independent foundation with minimal staff (1 employee as of 2024).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$280K
+65.5% YoY
Grant Count
31
+34.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Supporting the community through grant-making to advance and enrich the quality of life of those living in Northeast Ohio.
The foundation's approach is characterized by flexibility in grant-making priorities. Mrs. Andrews intentionally designed the foundation to allow the Board of Trustees to seek out a wide range of community investment opportunities and regularly adjust areas of focus based on evolving community needs.
2025 Funding Priorities:
- Arts & Culture
- Community Services
- Eldercare
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Youth Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27 grants in 2024. Grant types include general support, public support, youth services, and program support.
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Northeast Ohio, with primary service area centered in the Beachwood region and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,017,465
- Total Revenues: $830,758
- Total Expenses: $538,224
- Number of Employees: 1
Investment Income (2024): $159,806
Historical Assets (2023): $7,777,442
Historical Giving (2023): $169,200
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,017,465 | $7,777,442 | $5,800,289 |
| Revenue | $830,758 | $2,131,617 | $-84,227 |
| Expenses | $538,224 | $379,524 | $659,941 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $338,953 | $238,268 | $491,118 |
| Net Investment Income | $688,499 | $1,991,444 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $364,720 | $316,396 | $387,517 |
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
173 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Andrews Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Laura Baxter-Heuer — President of The Andrews Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA BAXTER-HEUER | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 40 | $115,000 |
| MICHAEL A HEUER | VICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In June 2021, The Andrews Foundation celebrated its 70-year anniversary by launching a fully redesigned website. The new digital platform was developed in collaboration with a global consultancy firm to improve the grant application process and better serve nonprofit organizations across Northeast Ohio. The website redesign represented a significant upgrade in design, ease of use, and functionality, with the foundation emphasizing its commitment to supporting the Northeast Ohio community across multiple sectors.
Huntington Foundation launches Andrews endowment | Community | plaindealerin.comContact Information
Address: 3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 340, Beachwood, OH 44122-7340
Phone: 216-766-5700
Website: theandrewsfoundation.org
EIN: 34-6515110
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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