Kateswell Grants (Kateswell Cares Fund)

Kateswell Grants Overview

Location: Dublin, OH, United States
Address: 9300 Donatello Drive, Dublin, OH, 43016

Mission

Kateswell provides grants to support Ohio cancer nonprofits serving patients and families. The organization was founded by Katie and Brian Vanderhorst in the wake of Katie's victory over lymphoma. All donations go directly to funding grants—100% of donations are awarded to grantees with no spending on events, operating costs, or overhead.

Geographic Scope

• Eligible Region: Ohio cancer nonprofits only
• Focus Areas: Organizations improving the lives of cancer patients and their families in Ohio

Grant Program Details

• Award Amounts: Typically $2,000 to $5,000 per grant
• Recent Activity: In 2021, Kateswell awarded over $27,500 in grants to 8 organizations and planned to award additional funds from $50,962 raised in 2021
• Funding Sources: Supported by donor contributions and community sponsors; 100% of donations go to grants

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: 501(c)(3) Ohio-based cancer nonprofits
• Focus: Organizations focused on cancer patient and family support services
• Examples of Funded Organizations:
  • Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation (breast cancer financial assistance)
  • NC4K (support for kids fighting cancer)
  • Hope Hollow (cancer patient and family support)
  • JD Breast Cancer Foundation (financial assistance for breast cancer patients)
  • Alex's Sunnyside Playroom (family support spaces in hospitals)
  • Flying Horse Farms (family camp for children with serious health issues)
  • Gala of Hope Foundation
  • Aunt Susie's Cancer Wellness Center for Women
  • Karen Wellington Foundation for Living with Breast Cancer
  • Tails for Travis
  • Meg's Mission for Mammograms

Application Process

• How to Apply: Interested Ohio cancer nonprofits should contact Kateswell directly to express interest
• Contact Method: Email brian@kateswell.org or call 614-296-9889
• Next Steps: Upon contact, Kateswell will discuss how the organization would use a grant to support its mission

How to Apply

1. Initial Contact: Contact Kateswell directly via email or phone to express interest in grant funding
   • Email: brian@kateswell.org
   • Phone: 614-296-9889
2. Eligibility Verification: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) Ohio-based cancer nonprofit
3. Grant Discussion: Kateswell staff will discuss the organization's mission and how grant funds would be used
4. Application Details: Specific application materials and process details are not publicly listed; details available upon contacting the organization

Required Information

• Organization mission and focus
• How the grant would support the organization's work with cancer patients and families
• Any other materials requested by Kateswell upon initial contact