The Maynard Family Foundation concentrates its giving in Northeast Ohio, making sizable, targeted grants to a small number of organizations that support regional heritage preservation and neighborhood-level community development. Its largest awards have gone to the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition for canalway programming and to WELL CDC for program support, indicating an interest in preserving local history and strengthening community development/health initiatives. The foundation prefers deep, repeat investments rather than many small gifts.
Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a very small number of repeat grantees; multi-grant support to core local partners rather than broad distribution across many organizations.
The Maynard Family Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by repeated, large program-support grants in Akron, especially to Well CDC and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Those two organizations have each received multiple awards across 2023, 2024, and 2025, showing a pattern of sustained support rather than one-time gifts. The foundation’s portfolio also includes other Akron-area nonprofits working on community health, education, housing, and neighborhood services, including Akron Children’s Hospital, United Way, Grace House, and Front Porch Fellowship. Its grantmaking is closely tied to Northeast Ohio public benefit work, with a strong emphasis on local organizations that serve residents through direct services, community development, and regional heritage efforts. The presence of both a canalway preservation partner and a community development corporation in the largest awards suggests a mix of historical preservation and neighborhood-level capacity building. Recent grants also include support for smaller local institutions in Tallmadge and Akron, reinforcing the foundation’s local orientation and preference for targeted program support.
In community development, the foundation gave $250,000 to Well CDC in 2023 and another $125,000 in 2025, both for program support. Akron-based health and human services also appear in the recent record: Akron Children’s Hospital received $100,000 in 2023, $100,000 in 2024, and $100,000 in 2025 for program support. For regional heritage, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition received $200,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for program support, reflecting continuing support for canalway-related work. Education and youth-serving organizations are present as well, including a $75,000 grant to Julie Billiart School for program support. Across these areas, the foundation’s recent awards consistently use the program-support form.
Typical grant size is modest to mid-sized: the distribution is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants show a much larger set of strategic awards at the top end, but the overall pattern is still focused on restricted program support rather than broad operating or investment activity. The foundation is not structured as an individual-giving vehicle and does not make program-related investments. Recipients also appear across multiple years, especially in Akron-area community organizations, which points to repeat funding relationships rather than isolated awards. The active grant programs are open to unsolicited applications.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Notable grantees: Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, WELL CDC, Other local Northeast Ohio community development and historic preservation nonprofits
The foundation gives overwhelmingly in Ohio: 96% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state, and the top giving state is OH. Akron is the clear center of activity, with multiple grants to Akron-based organizations across community development, health, education, and neighborhood services. Tallmadge also appears in the recent record through Tallmadge Little League. The grant distribution is local, and the recipient country profile is entirely U.S.-based.
It supports community-based nonprofits in the Greater Akron area, with emphasis on self-reliance, economic independence, and quality of life for economically, physically, and emotionally challenged individuals. Recent awards also show support for community development, health, education, and regional heritage organizations.
Yes. The foundation’s active grant programs accept unsolicited applications, including its General Grant Application, General Grant Program, and Quarterly General Grants.
The typical grant size is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger program-support grants above that range.
It shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years. Several Akron-area grantees appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including Well CDC and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition.
It gives most often in Ohio. The data shows 96% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state, and the recent grant record is concentrated in Akron and Tallmadge.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Who can apply: The foundation invests in strong community-based organizations and nonprofit projects benefiting residents of the Greater Akron area. Specific organizational eligibility requirements are not stated on the provided page.
Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 each year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELL CDC | AKRON, OH | $125,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | AKRON, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY | AKRON, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VINCENT HOUSE | AKRON, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRACE HOUSE | AKRON, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ARCHBISHOP HOBAN | AKRON, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP | AKRON, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRULY REACHING YOU | AKRON, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LEADERSHIP AKRON | AKRON, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TALLMADGE LITTLE LEAGUE | TALLMADGE, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL | AKRON, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES- SUMMIT COUNTY | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ALCHEMY | AKRON, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ICU MOBILE | AKRON, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AKRON MUNICIPAL COURT | AKRON, OH | $17,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AKRON MARATHON | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OPEN M MINISTRIES | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOUTH STREET MIISTRIES | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES | AKRON, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF AKRON | AKRON, OH | $11,220 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARTIIES OF NEO | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JOBSFOR OHIO'S GRADUATES | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BATTERED WOMENS SHELTER | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STEWARTS CARING PLACE | FAIRLAWN, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EMBRACE CLINIC | BARBERTON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SUMMIT CHORAL | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| URBAN VISION | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AKRON CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EMBRACING FUTURES | AKRON, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LEGACIES OF SUCCESS | AKRON, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FAMILY PROMISE | AKRON, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SHELTER CARE | TALLMADGE, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VICTIM ASSISTANCE | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CAMP QUALITY OHIO | UNIONTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BROKEN CHAINS MINISTRY | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BETTER KENMORE CDC | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ACCESS | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BAYARD RUSTIN LGBTQ RESOURCE CENTER | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ARTS NOW | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KEEP AKRON BEAUTIFUL | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NEO | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ADULT GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES OF SUMMIT CO | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CRU | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GIRLS SCOUTS OF NEO | MACEDONIA, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AKRON CIVIC THEATRE | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AKRON COMMUNITY FDN - POLSKY | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRUTH AND HONOR | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RIDE 4 LIFE MINISTRIES | ROOTSTOWN, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
WELL CDC
$125,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$100,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
VINCENT HOUSE
$60,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRACE HOUSE
$60,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
ARCHBISHOP HOBAN
$50,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP
$50,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRULY REACHING YOU
$50,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
TALLMADGE LITTLE LEAGUE
$25,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL
$25,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
CATHOLIC CHARITIES- SUMMIT COUNTY
$20,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
ALCHEMY
$20,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
ICU MOBILE
$20,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
AKRON MUNICIPAL COURT
$17,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY
$15,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
AKRON MARATHON
$15,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
OPEN M MINISTRIES
$15,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOUTH STREET MIISTRIES
$15,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES
$12,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
$11,220TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
JOBSFOR OHIO'S GRADUATES
$10,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
EMBRACE CLINIC
$10,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
EMBRACING FUTURES
$7,500TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
LEGACIES OF SUCCESS
$7,500TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
FAMILY PROMISE
$7,500TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
SHELTER CARE
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
BROKEN CHAINS MINISTRY
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
BETTER KENMORE CDC
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
BAYARD RUSTIN LGBTQ RESOURCE CENTER
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
KEEP AKRON BEAUTIFUL
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NEO
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
ADULT GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES OF SUMMIT CO
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
CRU
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
AKRON CIVIC THEATRE
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
TRUTH AND HONOR
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT
RIDE 4 LIFE MINISTRIES
$5,000TOWARD PROGRAM SUPPORT