The Lorain Foundation
The Lorain Foundation is a private foundation based in Lorain, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Ohio recipients, including scholarships for individuals and annual distributions to organizations.
The Lorain Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lorain Foundation gave $54K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,064
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,004
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,071,363
- -1.0% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to The Lorain Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a scholarship application process using a preprinted application form obtained through the counselor of the graduating high school.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists a deadline of prior to spring break.
- Deadline
- The filing lists a deadline of prior to spring break.
- Contact
Application contact: Counselor Of Graduating High School
Mailing address: Office, Lorain, OH 44055
Phone: (440) 111-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lorain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Regional Foundation ($9K). Together the top 9 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($19,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio. Scholarship awards are restricted to graduates of high schools located in the city of Lorain.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lorain Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $19,000 |
| Mercy Regional Foundation Amherst, OH | Annual Distribution | $9,277 |
| Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH | Annual Distribution | $6,950 |
| Lorain Jewish Welfare Fund Lorain, OH | Annual Distribution | $6,673 |
| Camp Ideas Lorain, OH | Annual Distribution | $4,000 |
| Lorain County Health & Dentistry Lorain, OH | Discretionary Annual | $3,000 |
| YWCA of Lorain Lorain, OH | Annual Distribution | $2,600 |
| Uh Elyria Medical Center Elyria, OH | Annual Distribution | $1,588 |
| Agudath B'nai Israel Synagogue Lorain, OH | Annual Income - Designee | $500 |
| Lorain Historical Society Lorain, OH | Annual Distribution | $476 |
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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 | $1,071,363 | $64,646 | $75,366 | $54,064 | 18 | $54,064 | $10,874 | — |
| 2023 | $1,082,083 | $54,720 | $80,097 | $69,691 | 19 | $69,691 | $19,116 | — |
| 2022 | $1,107,460 | $43,958 | $46,783 | $32,128 | 15 | $32,128 | $23,877 | — |
| 2021 | $1,110,285 | $66,378 | $86,708 | $55,475 | 24 | $55,475 | $22,085 | $55,274 |
| 2020 | $1,130,615 | $27,843 | $83,178 | $52,000 | 20 | — | — | $46,729 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for higher education, health care, community organizations, and individual scholarships. Lorain County Community College describes its mission as supporting innovation and economic activities for Ohio institutions and regional organizations. Lorain County Health & Dentistry says it provides accessible primary medical and dental care to underserved residents of Lorain and surrounding communities. The Lorain Historical Society describes its mission as engaging the community and visitors in shared and diverse history through preservation, education, and collaboration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $54,064 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $476 to $11,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $11,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship, $9,277 to Mercy Regional Foundation, $6,950 to Lorain County Community College, $6,673 to Lorain Jewish Welfare Fund, and $4,000 to Camp Ideas. The foundation also gave $3,000 to Lorain County Health & Dentistry and $476 to the Lorain Historical Society.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For scholarship applications, it lists a preprinted application form and directs applicants to contact the counselor of their graduating high school. Awards are restricted to graduates of high schools located in the city of Lorain.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kelly Boyer-Sagert, Richard J. Colella, Edward Branham, and Stephen Chavez as trustees, and Lisa Arnoczky as trust office.
The Lorain Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Branham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Boyer-Sagert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard J. Colella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Chavez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Arnoczky
Trust Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lorain Foundation
How much does The Lorain Foundation give each year?
The Lorain Foundation gave $54K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 19 grants.
What is The Lorain Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lorain Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,004, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lorain Foundation give grants?
The Lorain 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 Lorain, OH (6 grants) and Elyria, OH (2 grants).
Does The Lorain Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Lorain Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants) and "Annual Distribution" (7 grants).
Who are The Lorain Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lorain Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Regional Foundation ($9,277), Lorain County Community College ($6,950) and Lorain Jewish Welfare Fund ($6,673), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($19,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lorain Foundation?
The Lorain Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What does The Lorain Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for higher education, health care, community organizations, and individual scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lorain Foundation?
The filing describes a scholarship application process using a preprinted application form obtained through the counselor of the graduating high school. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lorain Foundation's EIN?
The Lorain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1022034. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lorain Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lorain-foundation-morg_81cf3ce85621431ebbf5d76c5c1a26d6
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