Western Reserve Community Fund Inc

Akron Community Foundation

Akron, OH

Akron Community Foundation funds nonprofits in arts and culture, civic affairs, health and human services, education, housing, mental health and public safety, primarily in Summit County; donor-directed grants may support organizations elsewhere. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $15,000, though amounts varied widely. It accepts online applications for specific grant cycles.

Gar Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

GAR Foundation funds nonprofits serving Akron residents in education, economic and community development, arts and culture, and basic needs, as well as teacher-led classroom projects in Summit County. Its recent annual grant totals were about $7.2–$7.5 million, while classroom grants offer up to $5,000 for one classroom or $10,000 for multi-classroom projects. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial

Columbus, OH

The W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial makes grants mainly for general operating support, with 2025 awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 and a median of $1,000. Grants are generally restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Requests must be submitted in writing, but no specific format or deadline is stated.

H E Graves Jr Family Foundation Inc

Copley, OH

The foundation supports varied charitable work, including general operating costs, community events, and food-bank support, generally in Summit County, Ohio, and Palm Beach County, Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $35,700, with a median of $1,000. It accepts written applications if possible; the annual deadline is November 15.

Glenn R & Alice V Boggess Memorial

Columbus, OH

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including children’s, family-services, hospice, and community groups; its 2025 grants typically were $1,000–$8,000, with a median of $2,000. It is based in Columbus, Ohio, and lists Summit County, Ohio, as a restriction, though recent grants also went to Virginia; the filing says to request a distribution by letter to Brenda Moubray, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Synthomer Foundation Inc

Beachwood, OH

The Synthomer Foundation funds education, health and human services, civic initiatives, and the arts, preferring specific projects to unrestricted support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25 to $40,000, with a median of $3,000, and primarily supported organizations in Ohio and elsewhere in Synthomer’s U.S. footprint. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc

Hudson, OH

The Burton D. Morgan Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations advancing free enterprise and entrepreneurship, including entrepreneurship education, support for growing businesses, and programs benefiting Hudson, Ohio; its work is concentrated in Northeast Ohio. In 2024, grants ranged from $250 to $393,500, with a median of $18,900; grantmaking is largely proactive, but organizations that are not current grantees may submit an online grant interest form, while proactive community grants do not accept requests.

Magnolia Star Foundation

Columbus, OH

Mary S & David C Corbin Foundation

Fairlawn, OH

The Mary S. & David C. Corbin Foundation supports charitable organizations and public entities working in arts and culture, community initiatives, education, the environment, health, housing, social services, and youth, primarily in Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Applications are submitted through its online portal; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Westfield Insurance Foundation

Westfield, OH

The Westfield Insurance Foundation funds nonprofits focused on family stability, disaster recovery, and safety, with emphasis on addressing barriers related to systemic racism. Its 2024 grants ranged from $26 to $500,000, with a median of $3,000; most funding went to Ohio, with support also reaching organizations elsewhere. It accepts requests electronically at any time and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

United Way of Summit and Medina

Akron, OH

United Way of Summit and Medina funds community programs and nonprofit agencies addressing education, income, health, basic needs, and barriers to well-being, primarily in Summit and Medina counties, Ohio. In 2025, its 16 grants ranged from $12,500 to $200,000, with a median of $42,500. It describes annual allocation requests from funded agencies, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.