Community foundation · EIN 34-1322781
Community Foundation of Lorain County
Elyria, OH
Community Foundation of Lorain County is a community foundation based in Elyria, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $5.48M in grants paid across 337 grants, with $168M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Common Ground-the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Lorain County's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Monitoring use of grant funds - the foundation requires an interim grant report approximately six months following a grant award and a final grant report approximately one year after an award. specific criteria regarding the grant report contents are provided to the grantee. additionally, the program officer will make both scheduled and periodic unannounced site visits to assess the viability and effectiveness of the grantee's program.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The community foundation connects people who care with causes that matter.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground-the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal | Oberlin, OH | Program Support | $209,703 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $143,549 |
| Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $135,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Elyria, OH | Program Support | $124,762 |
| The Salvation Army Elyria | Elyria, OH | Program Support | $113,853 |
| Lorain Civic Center Committee | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $112,722 |
| Lorain County Historical Society | Elyria, OH | Program Support | $102,766 |
| Blessing House | Elyria, OH | Program Support | $95,982 |
| Lorain County Free Clinic Inc | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $78,716 |
| El Centro De Servicios Sociales Inc | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $78,518 |
| Lucy Idol Center Inc | Vermilion, OH | Program Support | $76,129 |
| Mercy Health Foundation of Lorain County | Amherst, OH | Program Support | $70,643 |
| Main Street Vermilion | Vermilion, OH | Program Support | $69,785 |
| Nord Mental Health Center (riveon Mental Health and Recovery) | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $67,615 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Cleveland, OH | Program Support | $67,000 |
| A Dementia Friendly Life Foundation | Oberlin, OH | Program Support | $64,842 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Program Support | $64,019 |
| Lorain County Safe Harbor Genesis House | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $62,693 |
| Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $60,000 |
| United Way of Greater Lorain County | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $57,833 |
| St Peter Parish | Lorain, OH | Program Support | $55,716 |
| Lorain Board of Education | Lorain, OH | Educational | $55,388 |
| Lorain County Urban League | Elyria, OH | Program Support | $54,066 |
| Save Our Children of Elyria Inc | Elyria, OH | Program Support | $53,825 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County | Elyria, OH | Program Support | $53,434 |
The 25 largest of 337 grants listed on the return. 196 grants to individuals ($556K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Lorain County accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Lorain County's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Lorain County give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,480,724 in grants paid (337 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Lorain County funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Common Ground-the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal (OH), $210K, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio (OH), $144K, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (OH), $135K, Neighborhood Alliance (OH), $125K and The Salvation Army Elyria (OH), $114K.