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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio. It reported $14,494,325 in annual grants and $167,885,452 in total assets on its latest 990 filed for 2025. The foundation gives locally, and 100% of its grants in the data were made to recipients in Ohio. Its stated focus areas include Health & Human Services, Education & Youth Development, Arts & Culture, Strengthening Lorain County / Community Responsive, Scholarships, Community Building, Environment, Human Services, Housing, and Literacy. Recent grantmaking shows large program support awards to MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES BOARD OF LORAIN COUNTY, including $500,000 in 2023 and $309,000 in 2024. Other high-value grants include $209,703 in 2025 to COMMON GROUND-THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL, $143,549 in 2025 to SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO, and $135,000 in 2025 to NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH. The recent grants list also includes recurring awards to NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE, THE SALVATION ARMY ELYRIA, BLESSING HOUSE, and LORAIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The foundation’s active programs include community grant cycles, scholarships, rapid response funding, and donor-advised community campaigns, all serving Lorain County.
Recent grantmaking spans health and human services, education, and arts and culture, with additional support for community strengthening and scholarships. Notable grants include $500,000 to MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES BOARD OF LORAIN COUNTY for program support, $230,147 to LORAIN CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE for program support, and $209,703 to COMMON GROUND-THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL for program support. Other recent awards include $143,549 to SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO, $135,000 to NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH, and $102,766 to LORAIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Its active grant programs also include scholarships, rapid response funding, women’s projects, African American community grants, and Hispanic Fund grants.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY’s typical grant size is $12,065 at the 25th percentile, $22,000 at the median, and $41,744 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list is dominated by program support, including general operating and project support under community grant cycles. Active programs show that it funds nonprofit organizations and, in the scholarship program, students who reside in or attended high school in Lorain County. Several programs accept unsolicited applications, including the Scholarship Program, Community Grant Cycle — Health & Human Services, Lorain County Rapid Response Fund, Women’s Fund Grants, African American Community Fund Grants, and the Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County grant cycle. The foundation administers multiple donor-established scholarships through a Universal Application.
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$167.9M
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Most grants fall between $12K and $42K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$42K
CYNTHIA H ANDREWS
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY gives locally, with 426 grants and 100.0% of grants to recipients in the United States. The data show that Ohio is both the top state by grant count and the only recipient state represented in the recent grant distribution. Recent grants were made to organizations in Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin, and Wellington, all in Ohio. The foundation’s active programs are centered on Lorain County, Ohio, including scholarships, community grant cycles, and emergency response funding.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including the Scholarship Program, Community Grant Cycle — Health & Human Services, Lorain County Rapid Response Fund, Women’s Fund Grants, African American Community Fund Grants, and the Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County grant cycle.
Its active programs show support for scholarships, health and human services, arts and culture, community strengthening, nonprofit capacity, women and children, Black community needs, Hispanic community needs, and emergency financial relief. Recent grants are often listed as program support.
Typical grant size is $12,065 at the 25th percentile, $22,000 at the median, and $41,744 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger program support grants such as $500,000 to MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES BOARD OF LORAIN COUNTY.
It gives locally in Lorain County, Ohio. The data show 426 grants in the United States, with 100.0% of grants going to recipients in Ohio.
Recent grantees include MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES BOARD OF LORAIN COUNTY, COMMON GROUND-THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO, NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH, NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE, THE SALVATION ARMY ELYRIA, BLESSING HOUSE, and LORAIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of Lorain County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations that serve Lorain County residents and align with Education & Youth Development NTEE codes (B, O).
Deadline: Annual cycle — opens March 1, closes April 1; board decisions in July.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving Lorain County; simple online application.
Deadline: Monthly
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations based in Lorain County; organizations may apply only once per calendar year.
Deadline: Monthly rolling deadline.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations located in or serving Lorain County; prior grant reporting must be complete; applications limited to once per calendar year for Community Grant Cycles.
Deadline: Opens June 1; closes July 1; decisions in October.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON GROUND-THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL | OBERLIN, OH | $209,703 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO | LORAIN, OH | $143,549 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH | LORAIN, OH | $135,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE | ELYRIA, OH | $124,762 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY ELYRIA | ELYRIA, OH | $113,853 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE | LORAIN, OH | $112,722 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | ELYRIA, OH | $102,766 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BLESSING HOUSE | ELYRIA, OH | $95,982 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN COUNTY FREE CLINIC INC | LORAIN, OH | $78,716 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EL CENTRO DE SERVICIOS SOCIALES INC | LORAIN, OH | $78,518 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LUCY IDOL CENTER INC | VERMILION, OH | $76,129 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY | AMHERST, OH | $70,643 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAIN STREET VERMILION | VERMILION, OH | $69,785 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NORD MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (RIVEON MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY) | LORAIN, OH | $67,615 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $67,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY LIFE FOUNDATION | OBERLIN, OH | $64,842 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $64,019 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN COUNTY SAFE HARBOR GENESIS HOUSE | LORAIN, OH | $62,693 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY | LORAIN, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER LORAIN COUNTY | LORAIN, OH | $57,833 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ST PETER PARISH | LORAIN, OH | $55,716 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION | LORAIN, OH | $55,388 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE | ELYRIA, OH | $54,066 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SAVE OUR CHILDREN OF ELYRIA INC | ELYRIA, OH | $53,825 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LORAIN COUNTY | ELYRIA, OH | $53,434 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES OF LORAIN COUNTY | ELYRIA, OH | $53,250 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ROAD TO HOPE HOUSE INC | VERMILION, OH | $52,205 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FUND FOR OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ACES PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENT THRU COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT | LORAIN, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ELYRIA ROTARY CLUB | ELYRIA, OH | $49,897 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM | LORAIN, OH | $48,856 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTH EAST OHIO | MACEDONIA, OH | $48,730 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | LORAIN, OH | $48,471 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST OHIO | LORAIN, OH | $48,412 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LORAIN COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING | ELYRIA, OH | $46,635 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ELYRIA YWCA | ELYRIA, OH | $44,125 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OBERLIN HERITAGE CENTEROHIO | OBERLIN, OH | $43,063 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| P2R TRAINING & RESOURCE CENTER | LORAIN, OH | $41,218 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LEADERSHIP LORAIN COUNTY | ELYRIA, OH | $40,568 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COALITION FOR THE UNINSURED OF LORAIN COUNTY | ELYRIA, OH | $40,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME | NORTH CANTON, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ELYRIA ARTS COUNCIL | ELYRIA, OH | $39,253 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OBERLIN COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL | OBERLIN, OH | $37,596 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ELYRIA BOARD OF EDUCATION | ELYRIA, OH | $36,894 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| FIRELANDS BOARD OF EDUCATION | AMHERST, OH | $35,929 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| BLACK RIVER AUDUBON SOCIETY | ELYRIA, OH | $35,675 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HUMILITY OF MARY HOUSING | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PATHWAYS ENRICHMENT CENTER | LORAIN, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CAMP MAGINE | AVON LAKE, OH | $34,766 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FIRELANDS ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS | OBERLIN, OH | $33,934 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
COMMON GROUND-THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL
$209,703PROGRAM SUPPORT
NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH
$135,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY ELYRIA
$113,853PROGRAM SUPPORT
LORAIN CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE
$112,722PROGRAM SUPPORT
LORAIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$102,766PROGRAM SUPPORT
LUCY IDOL CENTER INC
$76,129PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAIN STREET VERMILION
$69,785PROGRAM SUPPORT
A DEMENTIA FRIENDLY LIFE FOUNDATION
$64,842PROGRAM SUPPORT
LORAIN COUNTY SAFE HARBOR GENESIS HOUSE
$62,693PROGRAM SUPPORT
LORAIN METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
$60,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ST PETER PARISH
$55,716PROGRAM SUPPORT
LORAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION
$55,388EDUCATIONAL
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LORAIN COUNTY
$53,434PROGRAM SUPPORT
FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES OF LORAIN COUNTY
$53,250PROGRAM SUPPORT
ACES PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENT THRU COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ELYRIA ROTARY CLUB
$49,897PROGRAM SUPPORT
LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
$48,856PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST OHIO
$48,412PROGRAM SUPPORT
LORAIN COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING
$46,635PROGRAM SUPPORT
OBERLIN HERITAGE CENTEROHIO
$43,063PROGRAM SUPPORT
P2R TRAINING & RESOURCE CENTER
$41,218PROGRAM SUPPORT
LEADERSHIP LORAIN COUNTY
$40,568PROGRAM SUPPORT
COALITION FOR THE UNINSURED OF LORAIN COUNTY
$40,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
ELYRIA ARTS COUNCIL
$39,253PROGRAM SUPPORT
ELYRIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
$36,894EDUCATIONAL
FIRELANDS BOARD OF EDUCATION
$35,929EDUCATIONAL
BLACK RIVER AUDUBON SOCIETY
$35,675PROGRAM SUPPORT
HUMILITY OF MARY HOUSING
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PATHWAYS ENRICHMENT CENTER
$35,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CAMP MAGINE
$34,766PROGRAM SUPPORT
FIRELANDS ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
$33,934PROGRAM SUPPORT
