United Way of Greater Lorain County Inc

Community Foundation of Lorain County

Elyria, OH

The Community Foundation of Lorain County funds nonprofit programs in arts and culture, education and youth development, health and human services, and other community needs benefiting Lorain County residents. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $22,000 and ranged from about $5,000 to $210,000. Eligible organizations can apply through its online grant portal; unsolicited requests are not specifically addressed.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.

Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association

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.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Independence, OH

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation supports medical research, health education, patient care, community health and workforce development, primarily in Ohio. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,125 to $28.8 million, with a median of $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests; its Catalyst Grants and VeloSano Pilot Awards are for Cleveland Clinic caregivers.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return

Independence, OH

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation funds healthcare-related work, including patient care, medical research and education, and community health initiatives; most of its grant dollars go to Ohio. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,012 to $28.8 million, with a median of $15,950. The only application program described is for Cleveland Clinic caregivers, so the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests from outside organizations.

Community West Foundation

Westlake, OH

Community West Foundation funds basic-needs and health-related services, including food, housing, health care, addiction recovery, refugee and immigrant assistance, disability services, and reentry support in Western Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $1.2 million, with a median of $29,900. Quarterly grants are invitation-only; organizations may introduce themselves by email, but an invitation is not guaranteed.

The Nordson Corporation Foundation

Westlake, OH

The Nordson Corporation Foundation primarily funds education, especially programs that build job readiness and pathways to higher education, while also supporting arts, culture, and human welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $601,500, with a median of $20,000, and focused on communities near Nordson facilities, particularly in Ohio. It accepts applications by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Norton Family Foundation

Lorain, OH

The Norton Family Foundation funds operating support, emergency relief, food assistance, scholarships, school improvements, summer camps, and other community needs, primarily in Ohio. In 2025, grants ranged from $340 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Stocker Foundation

Elyria, OH

The Stocker Foundation funds literacy, project-based STEAM learning, and a limited amount of student safety-net services through 501(c)(3) organizations serving specified communities in Ohio, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Washington, and Connecticut. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median award of $5,000. It states that it funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Nord Family Foundation

Amherst, OH

The Nord Family Foundation funds nonprofit and selected public-sector work in arts and culture, civic affairs, education, and health and social services, with an emphasis on equity, access, and inclusive communities. It focuses on Lorain County and beyond; in 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $175,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Miraldi Family PVT Fdn

Brooklyn, OH

Third Federal Foundation

Cleveland, OH

Third Federal Foundation funds affordable housing, homeownership, financial literacy, education, and neighborhood revitalization for low- and moderate-income communities, especially in greater Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, Slavic Village in particular, and select Florida markets. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts written requests without deadlines, but proposals are invited based on fit; the foundation may request more information before inviting a proposal.