The Twenty First Century Foundation
The Twenty First Century Foundation is a private foundation based in Monroeville, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing food and other assistance, schools, community programs, and arts and recreation projects.
The Twenty First Century Foundation at a glance
In short: The Twenty First Century Foundation gave $2.2M across 105 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,204,142
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 105
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,992
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $37,533,636
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (20 of 101, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Twenty First Century 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 246, Monroeville, OH 44847
Phone: (419) 465-2587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Twenty First Century Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meijer ($384K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($53,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
487 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 458 grants of 487 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients include organizations in Monroeville, Norwalk, Sandusky, Milan and Attica.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Twenty First Century Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 101 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $527K (2020) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 105 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meijer Sandusky, OH | Gift Cards | $384,010 |
| The Salvation Army - Norwalk Norwalk, OH | Food/Clothing/Supplies | $280,000 |
| Volunteers of America Sandusky, OH | Client Assistance Fund, Gift Cards | $210,000 |
| Norwalk Arts Center Norwalk, OH | Renovation | $100,000 |
| Monroeville Athletic Boosters Monroeville, OH | Marsh Field Revitalization | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Monroeville, OH | Annual Fund, School Improvements | $90,000 |
| Oh-Go Sandusky, OH | Food, Gift Card for Homeless | $35,000 |
| Monroeville High School Monroeville, OH | Foundation Scholarship | $31,250 |
| Norwalk Area United Fund Norwalk, OH | Imagination Library | $30,000 |
| Norwalk Catholic School Norwalk, OH | Roof Replacement | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,533,636 | $5,006,671 | $2,505,323 | $2,204,142 | 105 | $2,301,708 | $3,742,840 | $2,313,627 |
| 2024 | $35,032,288 | $3,724,206 | $2,074,357 | $1,837,060 | 100 | $1,932,565 | $2,617,895 | $2,160,870 |
| 2023 | $33,382,439 | $3,059,418 | $2,273,134 | $2,032,026 | 111 | $2,195,017 | $1,723,799 | $1,903,538 |
| 2022 | $32,791,770 | $2,804,330 | $2,399,246 | $2,146,330 | 98 | $2,300,964 | $1,672,151 | $1,924,530 |
| 2021 | $32,666,250 | $2,714,946 | $1,494,457 | $1,258,865 | 73 | $1,442,434 | $2,329,195 | $2,124,399 |
| 2020 | $31,706,069 | $1,414,123 | $1,185,775 | $526,719 | 41 | — | $765,391 | $1,739,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Twenty First Century Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable activities. Among the organizations it supported in 2024, OH-GO describes its work as delivering goods to disadvantaged children and encouraging community acts of kindness. Norwalk Area United Fund says it raises money for essential local programs and works with local agencies to address community needs. Seneca Habitat for Humanity describes partnering with people to develop communities and build or renovate houses, while Huron County Humane Society says it provides care for animals and supports adoptions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 105 grants totaling $2,204,142. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $384,010, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $384,010 to Meijer for gift cards; $280,000 to The Salvation Army - Norwalk for food, clothing and supplies; and $210,000 to Volunteers of America for a client assistance fund and gift cards. Other grants included $100,000 to Norwalk Arts Center for renovation and $100,000 to Monroeville Athletic Boosters for Marsh Field revitalization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John A Bores and Mary L Bores as trustees.
The Twenty First Century Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Bores
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary L. Bores
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Twenty First Century Foundation
How much does The Twenty First Century Foundation give each year?
The Twenty First Century Foundation gave $2.2M across 105 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 100 grants.
What is The Twenty First Century Foundation's typical grant size?
The Twenty First Century Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,992, across 105 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Twenty First Century Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Twenty First Century Foundation give grants?
The Twenty First Century Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, OH (29 grants), Sandusky, OH (15 grants), Monroeville, OH (11 grants) and Bellevue, OH (11 grants).
Does The Twenty First Century Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Twenty First Century Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 105) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Pantry Supply/Food" (8 grants), "Foster Care Fund" (4 grants) and "Local Nonprofit Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Twenty First Century Foundation's largest grantees?
The Twenty First Century Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Meijer ($384,010), The Salvation Army - Norwalk ($280,000) and Volunteers of America ($210,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($53,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Twenty First Century Foundation?
The Twenty First Century Foundation reported $37.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Twenty First Century Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable activities. Among the organizations it supported in 2024, OH-GO describes its work as delivering goods to disadvantaged children and encouraging community acts of kindness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Twenty First Century 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 ↑
What is The Twenty First Century Foundation's EIN?
The Twenty First Century Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1852806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Twenty First Century 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Twenty First Century Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-twenty-first-century-foundation-morg_da8de4baaf1f44329947c26e2c2986c3
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