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Middletown Community Foundation

Middletown, OH

The Middletown Community Foundation funds nonprofits and community programs in arts and recreation, event sponsorships, youth programs, education, economic development, and human need in Franklin, Madison Township, Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton, Ohio. Its 2024 grants had a median of $12,250, with awards ranging from $5,250 to $207,000. Eligible nonprofits may apply through the Grant Portal during an open grant cycle.

Toledo Community Foundation Inc

Toledo, OH

Greater Toledo Community Foundation funds a broad range of community programs, including education, health, social services, arts and culture, and environmental work, mainly in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $15,500, though amounts varied widely; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Community Foundation

Sidney, OH

The Community Foundation of Shelby County funds local nonprofits, community organizations, education, and scholarships, with community grants supporting projects that benefit Shelby County, Ohio residents. Community Grant requests may be up to $20,000; 2024 grants had a median of $17,842. It accepts requests through spring and fall proposal cycles, but applicants must first contact the Scholarships and Grants Manager and receive permission to apply.

Knox County Foundation

Mount Vernon, OH

The Knox County Foundation funds eligible nonprofits’ work in education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic, economic, and community development, primarily in Knox County, Ohio. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,543 to $500,000, with a median of $36,575. It invites proposals from organizations operating in Knox County; requests are competitive and require board or Grants Committee approval.

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.

Wayne County Community Foundation

Wooster, OH

The Wayne County Community Foundation funds capital and program projects in arts and culture, community affairs, conservation, education, health, and human services, primarily benefiting Wayne County, Ohio. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though awards varied widely; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral

Columbus, OH

OCCRRA funds Ohio organizations serving child care, early learning, and youth development, including through program-specific stabilization and access grants. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,960 to $50,970, with a median of $30,060. Organizations apply for assistance and are reviewed against program criteria; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the information provided.

Susan & John Turben Foundation

Beachwood, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports education, affordable housing, arts and culture, community well-being, neighborhood development, and basic needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, while specific opportunities range from small awards to grants of up to $450,000. It offers open RFP and LOI opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside those opportunities.

The Cleveland Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Foundation funds nonprofits working on community needs and long-term priorities, including education, health, arts and culture, economic development, neighborhoods, and human services in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $30,700, though amounts varied widely. Its general application is open year-round, so it accepts unsolicited requests through that process.

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

The NiSource Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits addressing safety, workforce and economic development, environmental stewardship, STEM and energy education, and basic needs in communities across Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $2.1 million, with a median of $3,000. The filing directs applicants to contact the Foundation for application materials and deadlines; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.