The Vortex Foundation Lawrence Foster TTEE concentrates its philanthropy on supporting local community charitable needs through a single donor-directed vehicle and makes occasional targeted gifts to medical rehabilitation causes. Most dollars flow to the Toledo Community Foundation’s Waterfall Fund, while a smaller one-time grant supported Craig Hospital, a specialist spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation charity.
Highly concentrated giving: the vast majority of annual giving is routed through one intermediary fund at the Toledo Community Foundation (three repeat grants); very few, smaller direct grants to specialized medical charities.
A single donor-directed vehicle drives most of Vortex Foundation Lawrence Foster TTEE’s recent giving, with the Toledo Community Foundation’s Waterfall Fund receiving the largest grants in the record. That pattern points to a foundation that channels substantial support through community foundation infrastructure rather than spreading dollars widely across many unrelated causes. Alongside that core commitment, the foundation has made targeted gifts to organizations in health, education, and community life. Craig Hospital Foundation received a $50,000 grant in 2025 for spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, showing that medical rehabilitation is part of the portfolio, not just local philanthropy. Other larger recipients include Toledo Museum Of Art and Hillsdale College, each awarded $25,000 in 2025, which indicates support for civic and educational institutions as part of the giving mix. The recent record also shows repeated support for local charities in Toledo and the Lowcountry, suggesting an approach built around ongoing relationships rather than one-off transactions. Across the available grant history, the foundation appears to use direct charitable support for both broad community needs and selected project-specific priorities.
Local community philanthropy is the clearest throughline in the recent grants. The Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund received $500,000 in 2025, $250,000 in 2024, and $316,000 in 2023, all as direct charitable support. Beyond that core vehicle, the foundation has funded community-facing organizations in Toledo and nearby areas, including Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation, United Way Of Greater Toledo, and Sunshine Foundation. It also supports institutions tied to civic and educational life. Toledo Museum Of Art received $25,000 in 2025, while Hillsdale College received $25,000 in 2025. Health and rehabilitation show up in the grant record as well: Craig Hospital Foundation received $50,000 in 2025 for spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation.
Typical grants are modest-to-mid-sized, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $5,000, and a p75 of $10,000. The recent record also includes a small number of larger grants, including several six-figure awards to a single community foundation vehicle. Recipients repeat across multiple years, especially Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund, Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation, United Way Of Greater Toledo, Sunshine Foundation, AMI Kids, and Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, which suggests recurring support rather than isolated gifts. The foundation operates through direct charitable support and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. No application process is described in the provided data.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Notable grantees: Toledo Community Foundation — Waterfall Fund, Craig Hospital Foundation
Grantmaking is national in scope, but the distribution is heavily centered in Ohio and South Carolina. Recipients in Toledo, Maumee, and Whitehouse appear repeatedly on the list, alongside multiple grants to Beaufort, Yemassee, and Charleston. The foundation gives most often in South Carolina, even though its headquarters are in Perrysburg, Ohio. All recent grants shown are to U.S. recipients, with no non-U.S. countries represented in the data.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile and median, with a $10,000 75th percentile. The recent record also includes larger awards, including $500,000, $316,000, $250,000, and $50,000 grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund, Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation, United Way Of Greater Toledo, Sunshine Foundation, AMI Kids, and Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. That pattern points to recurring support rather than one-time gifts only.
The grant record shows support for community philanthropy through the Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund, medical rehabilitation through Craig Hospital Foundation, and civic or educational institutions such as Toledo Museum Of Art and Hillsdale College. It also supports local health and community organizations.
The foundation gives most often in South Carolina. Recent grants also cluster in Ohio, especially Toledo, Maumee, and Whitehouse, and every grant in the provided record is to a U.S. recipient.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | Toledo, OH | $500,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Museum Of Art | Toledo, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $25,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | Toledo, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Sunshine Foundation | Maumee, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| AMI Kids | Tampa, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | Beaufort, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Community Foundation Friends Campaign | Toledo, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| USC Beaufort Festival Series | Beaufort, SC | $5,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| YMCA Fort Meigs | Perrysburg, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Coastal Conservation League | Charleston, SC | $5,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| The Cradle Foundation | Evanston, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | Beaufort, SC | $5,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | Toledo, OH | $4,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | Toledo, OH | $4,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Hospice of Northwest Ohio | Perrysburg, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Metroparks Foundation | Toledo, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | Toledo, OH | $250,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| United Way of Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | $15,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | Toledo, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | Beaufort, SC | $12,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Sunshine Foundation | Maumee, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| AMI Kids | Tampa, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Community Foundation | Toledo, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | Beaufort, SC | $5,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Coastal Conservation League | Charleston, SC | $5,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| YMCA Fort Meigs | Perrysburg, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | $5,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| The Cradle Foundation | Evanston, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| USC Beaufort Festival Series | Beaufort, SC | $5,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | Toledo, OH | $4,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | Toledo, OH | $3,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Hospice of Northwest Ohio | Perrysburg, OH | $1,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Low Country | Bluffton, SC | $1,000 | 2024 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | Toledo, OH | $316,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | Yemassee, SC | $15,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Trinity School of Ministry | Ambridge, PA | $15,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | Toledo, OH | $15,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| United Way of Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | $15,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Sunshine Foundation | Maumee, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | Beaufort, SC | $10,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| AMI Kids | Tampa, FL | $10,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Lial Catholic School | WHITEHOUSE, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Coastal Conservation League | Charleston, SC | $5,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| YMCA Fort Meigs | Perrysburg, OH | $5,000 | 2023 | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation
$15,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Sunshine Foundation
$12,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
AMI Kids
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Toledo Community Foundation Friends Campaign
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
USC Beaufort Festival Series
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
YMCA Fort Meigs
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Coastal Conservation League
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Historic Beaufort Foundation
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation
$4,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Toledo Metroparks Foundation
$1,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund
$250,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation
$15,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation
$12,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Sunshine Foundation
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
AMI Kids
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Historic Beaufort Foundation
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
YMCA Fort Meigs
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
USC Beaufort Festival Series
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation
$4,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Nemours Wildlife Foundation
$15,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Trinity School of Ministry
$15,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Sunshine Foundation
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
AMI Kids
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Lial Catholic School
$10,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Coastal Conservation League
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT
YMCA Fort Meigs
$5,000DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT