Held as a fund at Barberton Community Foundation to support health and wellness initiatives benefiting Barberton residents (aligned with Barberton Community Foundation’s mission to strengthen the Barberton community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating a legacy of giving).
A defining pattern in Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation’s recent giving is support for health, trauma recovery, and basic-needs services that reach Barberton residents directly. The foundation is held as a fund at Barberton Community Foundation and is aligned with efforts to strengthen the Barberton community for current and future generations through leadership, collaboration, and a legacy of giving. Its recent grants show a practical mix of patient support, counseling-related services, and community assistance. Axesspointe received $15,000 for patient assistance, while Battered Women's Shelter received $15,000 for domestic violence survivors. The foundation also backed local wellness work such as Lake Anna YMCA’s THRIVE program with $12,000 and the City of Barberton with $10,000 for medical debt relief. That pattern points to a funder that supports both direct services and community infrastructure. Recent awards also include help for aging in place, victim advocacy, orthodontic care, and food-and-referral services, suggesting an interest in interventions that combine health, stability, and access to essential support. The grant record is concentrated in Northeast Ohio, with many awards routed through organizations serving Barberton and nearby communities.
Health and patient support appear throughout the recent record. Axesspointe received $15,000 for patient assistance, and Open M got $10,000 for health, food and employment, showing that the foundation backs service models that meet immediate client needs. Trauma and safety services are another clear area. The foundation gave $15,000 to Rape Crisis Center for crisis intervention & trauma, and $12,000 to Victim Assistance for a Barberton victim advocacy program. Battered Women's Shelter also received $15,000 for domestic violence survivors. It also funds wellness and family stability work. Habitat for Humanity Summit Cty received $15,000 for an aging in place program, while Family Promise of Summit County received $10,000 for family wellness. In youth and education-related support, Mary Beth Kiss received $10,000 for a scholarship.
Typical grant size is tightly clustered: the 25th percentile is $3,670, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $8,000. Recent awards above that range appear as larger, targeted grants, including several $15,000 and $12,000 awards. The foundation also offers small grants of $5,000 or less and larger requests through structured grant programs. The record shows repeated support for some organizations across multiple years, including Battered Women's Shelter, Rape Crisis Center, Family Promise of Summit County, Habitat for Humanity Summit Cty, Open M, and United Way affiliates. The foundation is operated as a fund at Barberton Community Foundation. It accepts unsolicited requests in several programs, while some multi-year and general grant options are invitation-only or follow set cycles.
Current and upcoming funding from Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Varies by individual fund; each fund has its own focus and requirements.
Deadline: No uniform deadline; varies by fund.
$246K
$5M
$453K
$313K
Most grants fall between $4K and $8K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$8K
About 99% of grants go to recipients in OH.
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 99% of grants go to recipients in Ohio, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Barberton is a recurring location, with awards to Lake Anna YMCA, Magical Theater Company, and the City of Barberton. Akron is the most common nearby recipient city in the recent list, including Battered Women's Shelter, Open M, and Victim Assistance. Other Ohio recipients include Kent and Columbus, but the pattern remains centered on Barberton and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities.
The recent grants point to health, wellness, parks and recreation, community development, and basic needs. Named examples include patient assistance at Axesspointe, domestic violence survivor services at Battered Women's Shelter, aging in place work at Habitat for Humanity Summit Cty, and medical debt relief from the City of Barberton.
The grant-size profile is compact. The 25th percentile is $3,670, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $8,000. The foundation also runs small grants of $5,000 or less and larger grant programs that can go up to $20,000, with a separate downtown rehabilitation program up to $125,000.
Most of its giving stays in Ohio, and 99% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent Ohio recipients include Akron, Kent, Columbus, and Barberton. The geographic scope is local, with the clearest concentration in Barberton and nearby Northeast Ohio communities.
Health access, trauma recovery, domestic violence services, victim advocacy, aging in place, and basic needs appear repeatedly. Examples include Rape Crisis Center for crisis intervention & trauma, Victim Assistance for victim advocacy, Habitat for Humanity Summit Cty for aging in place, and Open M for health, food and employment.
Some recipients appear in multiple years, suggesting recurring relationships. Battered Women's Shelter, Rape Crisis Center, Family Promise of Summit County, Habitat for Humanity Summit Cty, Open M, and United Way affiliates all show up more than once in the recent grant list.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Who can apply: Existing or new building owners only; eligible buildings must be within Main Street Barberton's footprint and projects that leverage additional funding sources are prioritized.
Deadline: For the 2026 cycle: Application Opens December 15, 2025; Application Deadline February 1, 2026; Completion Deadline December 31, 2026. (Schedule may repeat in future years.)
Who can apply: Immediate needs in the community that align with any strategic priority.
Deadline: Rolling basis until allocated funds are exhausted.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | NEURO RESOURCE FACILITATION |
| BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS |
| RAPE CRISIS CENTER | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | CRISIS INTERVENTION & TRAUMA |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUMMIT CTY | AKRON, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM |
| LAKE ANNA YMCA | BARBERTON, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | THRIVE |
| VICTIM ASSISTANCE | AKRON, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | BARBERTON VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| OPEN ARMS ADOPTIONS | KENT, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | CREATING FOREVER FAMILIES |
| OPEN M | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | HEALTH, FOOD AND EMPLOYMENT |
| UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT & MEDINA | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | 2-1-1 INFO AND REFERRAL SERVICES |
| CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | BUILDING RESILIENCY IN CHILDREN |
| BEN CURTIS FAMILY FOUNDATION | KENT, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | BIRDIE BAG PROGRAM |
| MARY BETH KISS | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CHRISTINA MALDONADO | KENT, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNITED DISABILITY SERVICES | AKRON, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SOFTWARE |
| CARESTAR | CINCINNATI, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY BASED WRAPAROUND |
| MARY KREGE | CANTON, OH | $7,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER | AKRON, OH | $7,000 | 2025 | ADOLESCENT SUICIDE PREVENTION |
| EVERSIGHT | CLEVELAND, OH | $6,625 | 2025 | SIGHT SAVING SUPPLIES |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTHEAST OHIO | BRECKSVILLE, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | HELLO SUPERSTAR |
| BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & MINISTRY | AKRON, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | LYDIA'S HOME RECOVERY |
| HARMONY GROWS | NORTH CANTON, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | BARBERTON FARMERS MARKET |
| FRIENDS OF 913 | AKRON, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | SUMMIT WELLNESS |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS NE OHIO CHAPTER | CLEVELAND, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | VISION CARE |
| EMBRACING FUTURES | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | ORTHODONTIC CARE |
| GREATER AKRON & MAHONING RED CROSS | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | DISASTER CYCLE |
| VICTORY GALLOP | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | THERAPEUTIC HORSE BACK RIDING |
| MOLLY CUNNINGHAM | KENT, OH | $4,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| JULIA DAVENPORT | ORRVILLE, OH | $3,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WESTERN | AKRON, OH | $3,333 | 2025 | HEALTHY LIFESTYLES |
| AXESSPOINTE COMMUNITY HEALTH | AKRON, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | MOBILE MEALS |
| SAEDIE SUBOTICKI | AKRON, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| HAYDEN GRAFFICE | ALLIANCE, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| AKRON MARATHON | AKRON, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | RACE SAFE APP |
| ADISON BILLHEIMER | AKRON, OH | $209 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| EMBRACING FUTURES | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | ORTHODONTIC CARE |
| BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | CONNECTION & CARE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUMMIT CTY | AKRON, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM |
| VICTIM ASSISTANCE | AKRON, OH | $12,000 | 2024 | VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| RAPE CRISIS CENTER | AKRON, OH | $11,909 | 2024 | SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS |
| BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER | AKRON, OH | $11,909 | 2024 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS |
| UNITED DISABILITY SERVICES | AKRON, OH | $10,300 | 2024 | TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SOFTWARE |
| OPEN M | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF SUMMIT COUNTY | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | FAMILY WELLNESS |
| CITY OF BARBERTON | BARBERTON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF |
| UNITED WAY | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | 2-1-1 INFO AND REFERRAL SERVICES |
| BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & MINISTRY | AKRON, OH | $7,500 | 2024 | LYDIA'S HOME RECOVERY |
| AKRON CANTON FOODBANK | AKRON, OH | $7,500 | 2024 | 2024 BARBERTON DISTRIBUTION PRGM |
| GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER | AKRON, OH | $7,000 | 2024 | ADOLESCENT SUICIDE PREVENTION |
| BEN CURTIS FAMILY FOUNDATION | KENT, OH | $6,500 | 2024 | BIRDIE BAG PROGRAM |
| EVERSIGHT | CLEVELAND, OH | $6,250 | 2024 | SIGHT SAVING SUPPLIES |
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION
$15,000NEURO RESOURCE FACILITATION
BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER
$15,000DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
RAPE CRISIS CENTER
$15,000CRISIS INTERVENTION & TRAUMA
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUMMIT CTY
$12,000AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM
LAKE ANNA YMCA
$12,000THRIVE
VICTIM ASSISTANCE
$12,000BARBERTON VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM
OPEN ARMS ADOPTIONS
$10,000CREATING FOREVER FAMILIES
OPEN M
$10,000HEALTH, FOOD AND EMPLOYMENT
UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT & MEDINA
$10,0002-1-1 INFO AND REFERRAL SERVICES
CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS
$10,000BUILDING RESILIENCY IN CHILDREN
BEN CURTIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
$10,000BIRDIE BAG PROGRAM
MARY BETH KISS
$10,000SCHOLARSHIP
CHRISTINA MALDONADO
$7,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNITED DISABILITY SERVICES
$7,500TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SOFTWARE
CARESTAR
$7,500COMMUNITY BASED WRAPAROUND
MARY KREGE
$7,000SCHOLARSHIP
GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER
$7,000ADOLESCENT SUICIDE PREVENTION
EVERSIGHT
$6,625SIGHT SAVING SUPPLIES
GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTHEAST OHIO
$6,000HELLO SUPERSTAR
BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & MINISTRY
$6,000LYDIA'S HOME RECOVERY
HARMONY GROWS
$6,000BARBERTON FARMERS MARKET
FRIENDS OF 913
$6,000SUMMIT WELLNESS
PREVENT BLINDNESS NE OHIO CHAPTER
$5,000VISION CARE
EMBRACING FUTURES
$5,000ORTHODONTIC CARE
GREATER AKRON & MAHONING RED CROSS
$5,000DISASTER CYCLE
VICTORY GALLOP
$5,000THERAPEUTIC HORSE BACK RIDING
MOLLY CUNNINGHAM
$4,000SCHOLARSHIP
JULIA DAVENPORT
$3,500SCHOLARSHIP
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WESTERN
$3,333HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
AXESSPOINTE COMMUNITY HEALTH
$3,000MOBILE MEALS
SAEDIE SUBOTICKI
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP
HAYDEN GRAFFICE
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
AKRON MARATHON
$1,000RACE SAFE APP
ADISON BILLHEIMER
$209SCHOLARSHIP
EMBRACING FUTURES
$15,000ORTHODONTIC CARE
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION
$15,000CONNECTION & CARE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUMMIT CTY
$15,000AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM
VICTIM ASSISTANCE
$12,000VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM
RAPE CRISIS CENTER
$11,909SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS
BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER
$11,909DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
UNITED DISABILITY SERVICES
$10,300TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SOFTWARE
OPEN M
$10,000SUPPORT FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
FAMILY PROMISE OF SUMMIT COUNTY
$10,000FAMILY WELLNESS
CITY OF BARBERTON
$10,000MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF
UNITED WAY
$10,0002-1-1 INFO AND REFERRAL SERVICES
BROKEN CHAINS JAIL & MINISTRY
$7,500LYDIA'S HOME RECOVERY
AKRON CANTON FOODBANK
$7,5002024 BARBERTON DISTRIBUTION PRGM
GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER
$7,000ADOLESCENT SUICIDE PREVENTION
BEN CURTIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
$6,500BIRDIE BAG PROGRAM
EVERSIGHT
$6,250SIGHT SAVING SUPPLIES