Faith-Based Grant Funders in Ohio
74 foundations with a documented faith-based focus have made grants to Ohio nonprofits in recent years, together directing $95.4M 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 faith-based funders in Ohio
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Ohio giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 136 Fund | New York | $43.8M | 2 | 2018 |
| 2 | Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Ohio | $20.7M | 5 | 2019 |
| 3 | Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency | Ohio | $9.0M | 43 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati | Ohio | $5.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 5 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $3.4M | 5 | 2023 |
| 6 | Jhsi Inc | Ohio | $2.2M | 2 | 2020 |
| 7 | The Heartstone Foundation | Massachusetts | $2.1M | 4 | 2022 |
| 8 | Jewish Education Center of Cleveland | Ohio | $1.0M | 34 | 2025 |
| 9 | The Ross Foundation Inc | New York | $793K | 3 | 2023 |
| 10 | Christ Presbyterian Church Endow | Ohio | $668K | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Cleveland Foundation | Ohio | $597K | 2 | 2020 |
| 12 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $510K | 2 | 2023 |
| 13 | The Thomas and Ann Dimarco Family | Ohio | $450K | 2 | 2023 |
| 14 | Jewish Federation of Columbus | Ohio | $439K | 3 | 2023 |
| 15 | Lewin Family Foundation | Connecticut | $330K | 3 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest faith-based 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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