Toledo Community Foundation Inc
Toledo Community Foundation Inc., known publicly as Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is a public charity based in Toledo, Ohio. Formed in 1973, it serves northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, with particular emphasis on the greater Toledo area. It connects donors with charitable causes and makes grants to improve quality of life in the region.
Toledo Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Toledo Community Foundation Inc gave $17.8M across 406 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,772,378
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 406
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,774
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $246,863,564
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (100 of 400, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Toledo Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applicants must use the foundation’s online application system and follow the guidelines and application form for the specific opportunity. Applications and required attachments must be submitted by the stated deadline; hard copies are not accepted. Organizational due diligence materials generally include a board list, IRS letter, financial statements, budget, and background information, submitted through the online portal. Some opportunities have exceptions to the due diligence requirements. Some grants require interim or final reports, as specified in the grant agreement.
- Review Cycle
- The Healthy Aging Fund deadline is October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Deadlines for other opportunities are provided in their individual guidelines.
- Deadline
- The Healthy Aging Fund deadline is October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Madison Avenue Suite 1300, Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: (419) 241-5049
Website: https://toledocf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
21 open opportunities from Toledo Community Foundation Inc
Andersons Fund Supporting Organization Grant
Toledo Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arts and Culture Fund Grant
Toledo Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund
Toledo Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Toledo Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mom's House of Toledo ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($235,277), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,788 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,443 grants of 1,788 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, with particular emphasis on the greater Toledo area. In 2024, 79% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the next largest reported state shares were New York at 5%, and Colorado, Illinois, and Michigan at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 406 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Toledo Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 100 of 400 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $14.7M (2021) to $17.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 406 grants totaling $17.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mom's House of Toledo Toledo, OH | General operating; general operating; general support; rattle the stars campaign | $1,042,367 |
| Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg, OH | 2024 hospice support: care education, memorials, sump pump, heart of hospice & general gifts. | $901,826 |
| The 577 Foundation Perrysburg, OH | 2024 ops support, 577 renovation, storywalk, education & sustainability initiatives. | $768,076 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | The law school.; unrestricted use; veterinary hospital, cancer research for canines | $728,600 |
| Stranahan Theater Trust Toledo, OH | General Support; Land Payment, POS Units, Spotlights | $463,259 |
| Metroparks Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | Support for metroparks, youth, art, education, scholarships, and community spaces. | $463,027 |
| Epworth United Methodist Church Toledo, OH | Operating; capital campaign; capital projects; early learning center support; general support; the mortgage reduction fund | $371,500 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | The Hope & Homecoming Campaign | $325,000 |
| Hope Toledo Services Toledo, OH | Hope toledo - operation support; nwo ece shared service alliance; the scott promise class of 2021 | $317,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | Support for tma outreach, youth education, acquisitions, and general operating needs. | $302,512 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s website separately reports more than $560 million in assets across more than 1,000 funds and more than $370 million granted to strengthen the region.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,863,564 | $40,802,522 | $27,018,966 | $17,772,378 | 406 | $9,368,504 |
| 2023 | $233,080,008 | $26,579,507 | $24,509,862 | $15,848,961 | 366 | $8,622,363 |
| 2022 | $231,010,363 | $26,939,369 | $23,002,872 | $14,843,929 | 371 | $6,090,109 |
| 2021 | $227,377,266 | $80,871,022 | $23,251,593 | $14,658,193 | 318 | $52,094,563 |
| 2020 | $169,770,837 | $23,444,286 | $21,814,180 | $15,017,955 | 327 | $6,308,902 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the region’s quality of life by helping donors achieve charitable goals, addressing changing regional needs through grantmaking, serving as a source of information and a catalyst for regional responses, and facilitating effective grantmaking by other organizations.
The foundation’s website says grants from unrestricted funds support education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources, and the arts. Its listed grant programs also include opportunities focused on youth, human trafficking, immigrants and refugees, social justice, environmental concerns, and human understanding across racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
In 2024, grantees included organizations serving varied purposes. Mom’s House of Toledo says it provides childcare, counseling, parenting classes, and scholarships to help young mothers complete their education. Hospice of Northwest Ohio describes providing specialized medical, emotional, and spiritual care to people with end-stage illnesses and their families. The Stranahan Theater Trust says it offers performing arts programming for diverse audiences, while Metroparks Toledo Foundation says it helps purchase and maintain Metroparks facilities. Other recipients included organizations focused on education, art, health care, and community programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 406 grants totaling $17,772,378. Individual grants ranged from $5,026 to $1,042,367, with a median grant of $15,500. The largest listed grants included $1,042,367 to Mom’s House of Toledo for operating and campaign support; $901,826 to Hospice of Northwest Ohio for hospice-related support; and $768,076 to the 577 Foundation for operating support, renovation, education, and sustainability initiatives. Other notable grants included $463,259 to the Stranahan Theater Trust and $463,027 to Metroparks Toledo Foundation.
The foundation lists several grant opportunities, each with its own eligibility criteria and guidelines. Its website currently lists the Healthy Aging Fund as open, with a deadline of October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.; it also lists the Sylvania Franciscan Foundation Fund, Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Fund, and Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund as current opportunities. The Sylvania Franciscan Foundation Fund offers competitive awards of $5,000 to $50,000. The Bill Rowles fund supports programs for young people under 21 in northwest Ohio, with priority consideration for certain youth and a geographic preference for Wood County organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing listed Kate Sommerfeld as president, following Keith Burwell, whose term as president ran through August 2024. Other listed officers and directors included Kimberly Cryan, chief financial officer; Abby Aldridge, executive vice president of operations and special projects; Patrick Johnston, vice president of community investments; Tammy Sprow, controller; Kurstyn Loeffler, vice president of philanthropic services; Michael Gibbons, chairman; Jay Morgan, vice chairman; and Tiffany E. Cavanaugh, secretary.
Toledo Community Foundation Inc is led by Keith Burwell, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Burwell
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $321K (2024)
Kate Sommerfeld
President
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Michael Gibbons
Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hussien Y. Shousher
Trustee
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaye M. Aldridge PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Hershberger
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bina Joe PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian A. Valentine
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory C. Kasper Md Facs
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Winston
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fischer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois E. Bingham Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Ressner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Lavalley
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugenio Mollo Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Anderson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Cryan
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $214K (2024)
Abby Aldridge
Executive Vice President Operations & Special Projects
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $142K (2024)
Patrick Johnston
Vice President Community Investments
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $112K (2024)
Kurstyn Loeffler
Vice President Philanthropic Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Tammy Sprow
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Jay Morgan
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany E. Cavanaugh
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi R. Carson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Pariss M. Coleman II (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Richard L. Arnos (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Harold R. Howell Jr. (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Howell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Diana Block (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: L. Zac Isaac (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Farrell Palmer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ken Elkins (2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Gregory C. Kasper (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Katherine Enright (2020) — Director of Aspire
- Former: Richard J. Brunner (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $321K, to Mr Keith Burwell (President Thru August 2024). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Toledo Community Foundation Inc
How much does Toledo Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Toledo Community Foundation Inc gave $17.8M across 406 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15.8M across 366 grants.
What is Toledo Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Toledo Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,500, and its average grant was $43,774, across 406 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Toledo Community Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Toledo Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Toledo Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (146 grants), Perrysburg, OH (17 grants), Maumee, OH (16 grants) and Bowling Green, OH (14 grants).
Does Toledo Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 49% of Toledo Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (199 of 406) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Annual Gift" (4 grants).
Who are Toledo Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Toledo Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mom's House of Toledo ($1,042,367), Hospice of Northwest Ohio ($901,826) and The 577 Foundation ($768,076), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($235,277), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Toledo Community Foundation Inc?
Toledo Community Foundation Inc reported $246.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $40.8M.
What does Toledo Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the region’s quality of life by helping donors achieve charitable goals, addressing changing regional needs through grantmaking, serving as a source of information and a catalyst for regional responses, and facilitating effective grantmaking by other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Toledo Community Foundation Inc?
Applicants must use the foundation’s online application system and follow the guidelines and application form for the specific opportunity. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Toledo Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Toledo Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7284004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Toledo Community Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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