About Elyria Charities
The specific purpose of Elyria Charities, Inc. is to support, encourage and advance education in the State of Ohio thereby educating and developing the capabilities of individuals through instruction and recreation; supporting schools and other educational institutions by cultivating clean, wholesome school spirit; wellness; promoting good sportsmanship; and developing high ideals of character.
Focus Areas
educationearly childhood educationliteracyspecial needs servicesarts and cultureyouth developmentsports and recreationcommunity servicesscholarships
Who They Fund
young children / preschoolersK–12 studentsfamilies and parents (including adoptive families)
About Elyria Charities
Elyria Charities Inc. gave its largest recent grant of $100,000 to Neighborhood Alliance for numerous programs in Elyria, a signal that its funding extends beyond schools into broader community support tied to education. The foundation’s recent grant pattern is centered on Ohio organizations that work with children, students, and families through instruction, recreation, and school-related services. Elyria City Schools appears multiple times in the recent grants list, including support for education programs, student activities at Ely Stadium, and positive behavior intervention services, showing a repeated relationship with one local school district. Other recent awards point to early learning, literacy, special needs support, and character development, with grants going to organizations such as The Centers, Oberlinkids Community Collaborative, Cleveland Sight Center, and Akron Children’s Hospital. The foundation also supports programs connected to arts and culture, sports, and second-chance employment, including a grant to Edwins Leadership Prog and Rest Institute for culinary training to formerly incarcerated adults. Across these awards, Elyria Charities Inc. funds direct services and program delivery rather than individuals, and its grantmaking stays closely tied to Ohio communities.
What Elyria Charities Funds
Early childhood and school readiness are recurring themes. Elyria Charities Inc. gave $20,000 to The Centers for early learning programs, $20,000 to Oberlinkids Comm Collaborative for kindergarten readiness, and $12,500 to Green Local Schools to increase school readiness. Literacy and reading enrichment also appear in the recent grants, including $15,000 to Cleve Kids Book Bank for book distributions and $15,000 to Akron Children’s Hospital for the Berry Good Reading Program. The foundation’s support for special needs and child health services shows up in gifts such as $15,000 to Cleveland Sight Center for an early intervention program and $15,000 to Cleve Sight Center for promoting good sight. It also backs youth development through recreation and culture, including $20,000 to Stuarts Opera House for the Elyria Charities Cultural Exchange Program and $35,000 to Elyria City Schools for student activities at Ely Stadium.
How Elyria Charities Gives
Typical grants fall in a relatively narrow band, with a 25th percentile of $8,040, a median of $10,000, and a 75th percentile of $15,000. That suggests a steady pattern of mid-sized local awards, punctuated by larger support for specific community programs. The recent grants list shows recurring recipients across multiple years, including Elyria City Schools, The Centers, Project Hope for the Homeless, and Council for a Strong America, indicating that the foundation sometimes returns to the same organizations. Elyria Charities Inc. does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. It also accepts unsolicited grants in at least one of its listed community education programs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$489K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Total Revenue
$1.1M
Total Expenses
$770K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
WILLIAM T SPEIDEL
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