City Fresh
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$496K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds City Fresh?
City Fresh is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Nord Family Foundation ($131K), Community Foundation of Lorain County ($113K), The George Gund Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $496K in grants to City Fresh between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nord Family Foundation | $131,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Lorain County | $112,841 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The George Gund Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Oberlin College | $61,500 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Community West Foundation | $29,700 | 1 | 2025 |
| David Aronow Foundation Inc | $11,500 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| The Cleveland Foundation | $10,250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Robinson Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| MGM Resorts Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Nordson Corporation Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Char and Chuck Fowler Family | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Cyrus Eaton Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Murphy Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $152K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $41K.
What grants has City Fresh received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community West Foundation | GRANT # 25.06 - GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR ADVISED GRANTS, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT | $29,700 |
| 2025 | Oberlin College | The funds will be used for the purchasing of permaculture installation, tools and equipment, compost installation supplies, and hoophouse renovations. The Green EDGE Fund is supporting this project because City Fresh supports sustainable local agriculture and aligns with our goal of supporting projects that benefit Oberlin and Northeast Ohio. The renovation of a new hoophouse will be beneficial to the farm, the recipients of Community Supported Agriculture, and the students and visitors of the farm. | $6,500 |
| 2025 | David Aronow Foundation Inc | TO AID DONOR ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The George Gund Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Lorain County | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $27,906 |
| 2024 | The Nord Family Foundation | CONTINUED SUPPORT OF FRESH STOPS PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Oberlin College | Green EDGE Fund Grant - Sustainability Grant - New Farmer Incubator | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Robinson Foundation | Low-Income Share Support fund | $10,000 |
| 2024 | MGM Resorts Foundation | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | David Aronow Foundation Inc | TO AID DONOR ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Char and Chuck Fowler Family | THE TRACTOR FINALLY BROKE FOR GOOD | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The Cyrus Eaton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Murphy Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The George Gund Foundation | Operating support. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Nord Family Foundation | CONTINUED SUPPORT OF CITY FRESH FOR LOW-INCOME LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Lorain County | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,306 |
| 2023 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Nord Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Oberlin College | Green EDGE Fund Grant - Electric Vehicle | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Lorain County | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $34,629 |
| 2022 | The Nord Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2022 | David Aronow Foundation Inc | TO AID DONOR ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of Lorain County | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Cleveland Foundation | ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF 15 CITY FRESH MARKETS, 10 OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY CENSUS TRACTS DEEMED FOOD DESERTS. | $10,250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds City Fresh?
City Fresh is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Nord Family Foundation ($131K), Community Foundation of Lorain County ($113K), The George Gund Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $496K in grants to City Fresh between 2021–2025.
Who is City Fresh's largest funder?
The Nord Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of City Fresh, with $131K across 4 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has City Fresh received?
IRS 990 filings record $496K in grants to City Fresh across 24 grants from 13 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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