Criminal Justice Grant Funders in Ohio
27 foundations with a documented criminal justice focus have made grants to Ohio nonprofits in recent years, together directing $7.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 27 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active criminal justice funders in Ohio
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Ohio giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $3.1M | 8 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Cleveland Foundation | Ohio | $690K | 8 | 2023 |
| 3 | Dayton Foundation Plus Inc | Ohio | $450K | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Char and Chuck Fowler Family | Ohio | $375K | 16 | 2024 |
| 5 | Justice Action Network | District of Columbia | $325K | 3 | 2023 |
| 6 | Peace Development Fund | Massachusetts | $253K | 2 | 2023 |
| 7 | The George Gund Foundation | Ohio | $175K | 2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Higley Fund of the Cleveland Foundation | Ohio | $155K | 2 | 2023 |
| 9 | Osteopathic Heritage Foundation | Ohio | $154K | 2 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Reinberger Foundation | Ohio | $150K | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | Coalition for Public Safety | District of Columbia | $150K | 3 | 2022 |
| 12 | Ohio State Bar Foundation | Ohio | $75K | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Abington Foundation | Ohio | $75K | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest criminal justice funders in Ohio — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 27 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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