Early Childhood Education Grant Funders in Ohio
74 foundations with a documented early childhood education focus have made grants to Ohio nonprofits in recent years, together directing $38.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 74 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 early childhood education funders in Ohio
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Ohio giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio | Ohio | $14.5M | 20 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Cleveland Foundation | Ohio | $2.4M | 19 | 2024 |
| 3 | Akron Community Foundation | Ohio | $2.1M | 28 | 2024 |
| 4 | Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Ohio | $1.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 5 | Knowledgeworks Foundation | Ohio | $1.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 6 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $1.6M | 13 | 2024 |
| 7 | Columbus Jewish Foundation | Ohio | $1.1M | 5 | 2025 |
| 8 | United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc | Ohio | $938K | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $930K | 5 | 2023 |
| 10 | Osteopathic Heritage Foundation | Ohio | $804K | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | Caresource Ohio Inc | Ohio | $771K | 4 | 2022 |
| 12 | The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati | Ohio | $707K | 4 | 2025 |
| 13 | Toledo Community Foundation Inc | Ohio | $680K | 6 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Sun Shore Foundation | Ohio | $650K | 2 | 2018 |
| 15 | The Abington Foundation | Ohio | $642K | 16 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest early childhood education funders in Ohio — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 74 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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