Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,513,500 (tax year 2023, from 990-PF: contributions, gifts, grants paid)
- Grant Range: $2,000 - $150,000
- Geographic Focus: Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Organisations outside this area considered only if invited by a trustee.
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (three cycles per year)
- Number of Grants: 70 grants (tax year 2023)
- Average Grant: $21,621
- Total Assets: $33,513,413
Contact Details
- Website: https://abingtonfoundation.org
- Phone: (216) 621-2901
- Email: ktshaheen@fmscleveland.com
- Address: 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 966, Cleveland, OH 44115
Funding Priorities
- Education: Programmes that advance and transform urban education, literacy programmes, and access to quality early childhood education, including kindergarten readiness, school-based programmes, and youth mentoring
- Pathways to Economic Independence: Job readiness, access to employment, family stability, financial literacy, and technology training for careers in the future economy
- Healthcare: Programmes that increase access for elderly and other vulnerable populations
- Cultural Activities: Local cultural institutions and historic landmarks in Greater Cleveland, especially those providing education programming and school residencies that support learning and social-emotional development
The Foundation prioritises serving low-income populations in Cuyahoga County and champions racial equity, aiming to mitigate systemic racism's adverse effects on health, education, and economic outcomes for BIPOC populations.
What They Don't Fund
- Endowment requests (discouraged)
- Sponsorships (discouraged)
- Seminars (discouraged)
- General operating support (discouraged)
- Organisations outside Cuyahoga County (unless invited by a trustee)
Application Process & Timeline
The Board of Trustees meets three times per year to consider applications and award grants. The online application becomes available one month prior to each stated deadline. Priority is given to requests for specific programmes or projects.
Organisations must have submitted interim or final reports on any previous grants before a new request can be considered.
Applications are submitted through an online portal on the foundation's website. Applicants receive email confirmation upon submission. Do not mail duplicate hard copies.
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