The Union Home Foundation Inc
The Union Home Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Strongsville, Ohio. Its grant program supports eligible nonprofit organizations working in financial literacy and housing, with the stated aim of promoting economic self-sufficiency.
The Union Home Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Union Home Foundation Inc gave $279K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,428
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,902
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $763,376
- -13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (29 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Union Home Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit an online application after completing the eligibility quiz; applications are accepted quarterly.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists 2024/2025 cycle deadlines of February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.
- Deadline
- The filing lists 2024/2025 cycle deadlines of February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Online Grant Application Via Blackb
Mailing address: 8241 Dow Circle West, Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone: (440) 863-3217
Email: contact@uhmfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Union Home Foundation Inc
Who The Union Home Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ($40K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 235 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Ohio. In 2024, Ohio recipients received 52% of grant dollars; Florida received 8%, and Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia each received 4%. The 2024 grantees also included organizations in Louisiana and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Union Home Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 56 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 686% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2021) to $452K (2020). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Cleveland, OH | To support the organization's mission of building homes, communities, and hope. | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Summit County Akron, OH | To Support the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. | $15,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | To support the organization's mission of keeping kids safe and families together by embracing them with support. | $12,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | To support the little future's life skills event series and towards big futures programming. | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio Garfield Heights, OH | To assist in post-secondary and career success through critical workforce development activities, to provide post-secondary support to scholarship alumni and create a career pathway program. | $10,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | To support the organization's mission of changing lives one meal at a time and leading the community in the fight against hunger. | $10,000 |
| Homestretch Inc Falls Church, VA | To assist in financial literacy programming for families in the housing program. | $10,000 |
| Life of a Single Mom Baton Rouge, LA | To provide up to fifty moms with access to single mom university and provide additional operating funds. | $10,000 |
| Towards Employment Inc Cleveland, OH | To Provide Support for the Career Pathways Program. | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America Greater Ohio Columbus, OH | To provide supportive services to veterans in both Ohio and Indiana in obtaining employment, affordable housing, and more. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $763,376 | $215,968 | $356,447 | $279,428 | 57 | $279,428 | $37,167 | $40,734 |
| 2023 | $884,723 | $468,577 | $510,551 | $349,182 | 43 | $349,182 | $34,468 | $40,314 |
| 2022 | $914,197 | $234,242 | $380,420 | $290,750 | 42 | $391,180 | $15,162 | $45,888 |
| 2021 | $1,080,375 | $279,296 | $413,313 | $233,435 | 47 | $386,293 | $9,981 | $55,172 |
| 2020 | $1,199,644 | $679,856 | $372,664 | $451,500 | 46 | — | $13,699 | $40,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Union Home Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant program identifies financial literacy and housing as its two funding pillars. It limits eligibility to organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity describes its work as building and rehabilitating affordable homes to help families achieve financial stability and safety. Providence House says it protects at-risk children and supports families in crisis. Homestretch provides temporary housing assistance and life-skills training to homeless families with children, while Towards Employment provides job-skills development, career coaching, and connections to employers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $279,428. Awards ranged from $25 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest award was $40,000 to Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity Summit County, $12,500 to Providence House, and $10,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio, Feeding Tampa Bay, Homestretch, Life of a Single Mom, Towards Employment, and Volunteers of America Greater Ohio.
Applications are accepted quarterly and online only. Applicants are prompted to complete an eligibility quiz before applying. The board reviews applications within six weeks after the completed grant cycle and may request additional information. The foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations. Recipients are asked to complete a grant agreement and submit a final report one year after the award.
The foundation does not provide grants to individuals or individual fundraising efforts, political campaigns or parties, religious organizations, groups that discriminate on the specified protected grounds, disease-related causes (with a possible exception for events advancing its corporate purpose), or individual sports teams, clubs, and activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C William Cosgrove Jr as chairman, Paula Cosgrove as vice-chairman, Donald Griffiths as secretary, and Scott Schaden as treasurer.
The Union Home Foundation Inc is led by C. William Cosgrove Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. William Cosgrove Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Griffiths
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Cosgrove
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schaden
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cindy Flynn (2020–2022) — Board Member
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 Union Home Foundation Inc
How much does The Union Home Foundation Inc give each year?
The Union Home Foundation Inc gave $279K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $349K across 43 grants.
What is The Union Home Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Union Home Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,902, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Union Home Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Union Home Foundation Inc give grants?
The Union Home Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (9 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and Ocala, FL (2 grants).
Does The Union Home Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Union Home Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Partner Impact Award" (6 grants).
Who are The Union Home Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Union Home Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ($40,000), Habitat for Humanity Summit County ($15,000) and Providence House ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Union Home Foundation Inc?
The Union Home Foundation Inc reported $763K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Union Home Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s grant program identifies financial literacy and housing as its two funding pillars. It limits eligibility to organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Union Home Foundation Inc?
Submit an online application after completing the eligibility quiz; applications are accepted quarterly. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Union Home Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Union Home Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3696382. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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