The Page Foundation
The Page Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio (EIN 20-5989748). Its 2023 Form 990-PF is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
The Page Foundation at a glance
In short: The Page Foundation gave $57K across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 22% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $57,089
- +34.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 27
- -10.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,114
- +49.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Page Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 Superior Avenue E 2500, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (330) 656-0002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Page Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bluecoats of Barnstable ($5K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, recipients in Florida received 37% of grant dollars, those in Massachusetts received 27%, those in Ohio received 11%, and those in Maine received 10%. Recipients in the District of Columbia received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Page Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+13%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $57K (2023). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoats of Barnstable Hyannis Port, MA | To Provide Support for the Barnstable Police Department. | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Academy Osterville, MA | To promote education for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students. | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Key Largo, FL | To promote and enhance responsibility and effective philanthropy in our community. | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| University School Shaker Heights, OH | To provide support for the faculty, financial aid programs and facility improvements. | $5,000 |
| All Charities Foundation Hudson, FL | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $5,000 |
| Keys Childrens Foundation Inc Key Largo, FL | To Provide Assistance to Indigent Families. | $2,600 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Boston, MA | To support the operations of a hospital located in boston, Massachusetts. | $2,189 |
| Cape Cod Maritime Museum Inc Hyannis, MA | To provide support for the operations of a maritime museum and visitor hospitality center. | $2,000 |
| Knox County Homeless Coalition Rockport, ME | To support the organization's mission of serving individuals, families, and youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in the Maine counties of knox, waldo, and lincoln. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets for 2023 were not provided in the reported filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $11,545 | $57,756 | $57,089 | 27 | $57,089 | $10,378 | $1,125 |
| 2022 | $46,711 | $-32 | $44,063 | $42,400 | 30 | $42,400 | $419 | $5,416 |
| 2021 | $102,539 | $18,518 | $54,703 | $53,800 | 24 | $53,800 | $17,615 | $7,746 |
| 2020 | $171,211 | $4,987 | $51,948 | $50,600 | 24 | — | $3,639 | $8,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Page Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for educational institutions, community philanthropy, a maritime museum, and organizations serving other charitable purposes. For example, Cape Cod Academy describes its mission as cultivating academic excellence and lifelong learning, while University School says it seeks to develop promising and motivated boys through programs promoting intellectual, physical, creative, and moral excellence. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $57,089. Grants ranged from $300 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2023 grants included $5,000 each to Cape Cod Academy, Ocean Reef Community Foundation, Ransom Everglades School, University School, Bluecoats of Barnstable, and All Charities Foundation. Other reported grants included $2,600 to Keys Children’s Foundation, $2,189 to Brigham & Women’s Hospital, and $2,000 each to Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Knox County Homeless Coalition, Tunnel to Towers, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Christopher I Page as president, secretary, and treasurer; Carole A Page, Carter Page Catalano, and Christopher R Page as co-vice presidents; and Joseph V Pease as director.
The Page Foundation is led by Christopher R. Page, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Co-Vice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Christopher R. Page
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Co-Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph V. Pease
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carole A. Page
Co-Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carter Page Catalano
Co-Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Page Foundation
How much does The Page Foundation give each year?
The Page Foundation gave $57K across 27 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $42K across 30 grants.
What is The Page Foundation's typical grant size?
The Page Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,114, across 27 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Page Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Page Foundation give grants?
The Page Foundation's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key Largo, FL (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants), Camden, ME (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Page Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Page Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Page Foundation's largest grantees?
The Page Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Bluecoats of Barnstable ($5,000), Cape Cod Academy ($5,000) and Ocean Reef Community Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Page Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for educational institutions, community philanthropy, a maritime museum, and organizations serving other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Page Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Page Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Page Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Page Foundation's EIN?
The Page Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5989748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Page Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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