Bittersweet Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.3M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Bittersweet Inc?
Bittersweet Inc is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc ($1.6M), Toledo Community Foundation Inc ($315K), Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio ($120K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Bittersweet Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc | $1,588,831 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Toledo Community Foundation Inc | $315,031 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio | $120,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | $96,008 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Firstenergy Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Batterson Ministries Inc | $29,300 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable | $26,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Toledo Classic Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Stranahan Supporting Organization | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lott-Conlon Foundation PFDN | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Mark S Feldstein and Sandra a Feldstein | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $657K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
What grants has Bittersweet Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $31,938 |
| 2024 | Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF BITTERSWEET, INC. | $246,330 |
| 2024 | Toledo Community Foundation Inc | 2024 BITTERSWEET SUPPORT: ARTS, GARDENS, RESPITE, PLAYGROUND, SUPPLIES & GENERAL NEEDS. | $59,050 |
| 2024 | The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $16,242 |
| 2024 | The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization | SIDEWALK, PARKING LOT, WALKING TRACK | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable | EQUIPMENT FOR CULINARY PROGRAM | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF BITTERSWEET, INC. | $537,908 |
| 2023 | Toledo Community Foundation Inc | 2023 SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM SUPPLIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAMS FOR LMI PARTICIPANTS; GENERAL SUPPORT; | $69,316 |
| 2023 | Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $13,012 |
| 2023 | Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Mark S Feldstein and Sandra a Feldstein | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF BITTERSWEET, INC. | $416,234 |
| 2022 | Firstenergy Foundation | EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Toledo Community Foundation Inc | 2022 FUNDING FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, GENERAL SUPPORT, SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAM, BITTERSWEET CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM, BITTERSWEET PEMBERVILLE REC RESPITE, GENERAL SUPPORT, BITTERSWEET CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM, 2022/2023 GARDENS VOCATION PROGRAM, ANNUAL GIFT | $57,450 |
| 2022 | Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Toledo Classic Inc | SUPPORT BITTERSWEET FARMS' SIX-WEEK LONG SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVING ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM AGES 13-21 IN NORTHWEST OHIO | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $17,408 |
| 2022 | Batterson Ministries Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Westfield Insurance Foundation | Family Stability | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable | PROGRAM SUPPLIES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Mark S Feldstein and Sandra a Feldstein | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF BITTERSWEET, INC. | $289,520 |
| 2021 | Toledo Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, GGARDENS VOCATION PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPLIES, ANNUAL GIFT, BITTERSWEET CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM, BITTERSWEET PEMBERVILLE REC RESPITE, SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAM, PICKUP TRUCK | $59,950 |
| 2021 | Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $17,408 |
| 2021 | Lott-Conlon Foundation PFDN | SUPPORT COMMUNITY KITCHEN | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Toledo Community Foundation Inc | PALMER HOUSE, RESPITE CARE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES UNDER THE AGE OF 18, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $13,265 |
| 2021 | Batterson Ministries Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable | EXPAND BUILDING TO HOUSE DAY STAFF | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bittersweet Inc?
Bittersweet Inc is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc ($1.6M), Toledo Community Foundation Inc ($315K), Good Shepherd Fdn of Ohio ($120K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Bittersweet Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Bittersweet Inc's largest funder?
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Bittersweet Inc, with $1.6M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Bittersweet Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Bittersweet Inc across 38 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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