The Emmett Mizer Lutheran Foundation of Baltic

Advocates For Kids

Columbus, OH

Advocates for Kids is committed to providing service and/or supporting organizations that serve children by providing experiences that empower them to realize their full potential. Advocates for Kids envisions children achieving a clearer sense of identity and enjoying a higher quality of life.

Max and Jane Krantz Foundation

Dover, OH

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.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds education, affordable housing, community and cultural vibrancy, basic needs, and community-led work, primarily in its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though awards vary widely; it offers grants through specific RFPs and other funding opportunities.

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.

The Scripps Howard Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Scripps Howard Foundation supports journalism education and related programs, including fellowships and investigative and open-source reporting, with 2024 grants concentrated in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Arizona, Ohio, and Colorado. Its median 2024 grant was $1,250, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited requests.

Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH

NiSource Charitable Foundation, based in Columbus, Ohio, supports community development and social impact across multiple states with a focus on community vitality, environmental sustainability, education, and public safety. The foundation distributes grants averaging $10,000 (with a median of $3,000) to nonprofits primarily in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with recent specialized initiatives like the Bridging Our Energy Grant supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in northern Indiana. With $43 million in assets and annual giving around $14 million, the foundation has supported over 1,100 unique organizations through nearly 2,100 grants.

Dayton Foundation Depository

Dayton, OH

This donor-advised fund service under The Dayton Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals with zero fees and no minimum balance requirements, distributing over $23 million annually across education, human services, philanthropy, and STEM initiatives. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $2 million, with a geographic focus on Ohio, Indiana, and Florida, particularly the Greater Dayton region. The organization manages over 1,200 active funds and supports thousands of eligible charitable organizations nationwide.

The Dayton Foundation

Dayton, OH

The Dayton Foundation supports nonprofit projects in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, human services and the environment that benefit Greater Dayton. Greenlight grants range from $500 to $7,500, discretionary grants are above $7,500 and up to $75,000, and its 2025 grant median was $14,550. Organizations can apply through its grants portal; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Timken Co Charitable & Educational Fund

North Canton, OH

This company-sponsored foundation, established in 1957, supports education, STEM initiatives, and basic needs in communities where Timken operates, with a strong focus on the Canton, Ohio area and beyond. Typical grants range from $500–$10,000, with an average award of approximately $3,000, and the foundation distributed nearly $2 million across 738 grants in 2023. The foundation prioritizes measurable results and sustainable community improvements, funding scholarships, higher education initiatives, and nonprofit organizations primarily in Ohio and internationally where the company has operations.

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.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland funds social-welfare, religious, educational, security, and community programs, with a focus on Cleveland and Ohio as well as Jewish needs in Israel and around the world. Its 2025 grants had a median of $22,250, though amounts varied widely; the available information does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited institutional requests.