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Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess

Independence, Ohio  ·  EIN 341372066  ·  Private foundation

Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.5M in annual giving against $61.6M in assets. This page documents the 209 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$61.6M
Total assets
209
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess funds

Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, criminal justice, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Community ImprovementCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include hispanic communities, justice involved, youth pop.

hispanic communitiesjustice involvedyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (magnet)
FOR THE WORKFORCE CONNECT MANUFACTURING SECTOR PARTNERSHIP.
Cleveland, OH$500K2020
College Now Greater Cleveland
TO DEVELOP AND LAUNCH THE MAP DATABASE OF POSTSECONDARY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ($35,000); CAREER ADVISING PROGRAM ($179,000); COVID-19 EMERG
Cleveland, OH$314K2020
Towards Employment
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTING, INCLUDING THE AREAS OF DIGITAL SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, LEGAL SUPPORT, REI TRAINING, VIRTUAL COACHIN
Cleveland, OH$307K2020
Fund for Our Economic Future
FOR MEMBERSHIP, 2022-2024; FOR THE WORKFORCE FUNDERS GROUP (FFEF AS FISCAL SPONSOR)
Cleveland, OH$300K2023
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
FOR STAFF LEADERSHIP OF THE GREATER CLEVELAND CAREER CONSORTIUM; FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT;INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO ENGAGE YOUTH TO PARTICIP
Cleveland, OH$293K2022
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, YOUTH WORKFORCE PIPELINE, AND CONVENING YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS ($180,000); COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT ($
Cleveland, OH$281K2020
Towards Employment
CAREER PATHWAY SUPPORT TO OVERCOME SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE AND PROVIDE TOOLS TO FIND WORK, NAVIGATE LIFE'S OBSTACLES, AND SECURE LONG-TERM CAREER
Cleveland, OH$276K2023
The Centers for Families and Children
TO ADD STAFF CAPACITY TO POSITION EL BARRIO FOR GROWTH.
Cleveland, OH$250K2017
Open Doors Academy
FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMMING AND FOR POST-SECONDARY COUNSELORS ($145,000); COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT ($100,000); PROFESSION
Cleveland, OH$246K2020
Fund for Our Economic Future of Northeast Ohio
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY WORKFORCE FUNDERS GROUP FOR WORKFORCE CONNECT ($150,000); TO COMPLETE A CASE STUDY OF THE CUYAHOGA
Cleveland, OH$234K2020
Towards Employment
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, OVER 2 YEARS (100,000), TO EXPAND ORGANIZATION CAPACITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN (128,750) AND FO
Cleveland, OH$234K2017
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMING GRANT; MEETING STIPEND
Cleveland, OH$230K2023
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
GRANTS
Cleveland, OH$230K2024
Towards Employment
GENERAL OPERATIONS; PILOT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS
Cleveland, OH$218K2022
Fund for Our Economic Future of Northeast Ohio
FOR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2019-2021 ($50,000), AND AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY WORKFORCE FUNDERS GROUP.
Cleveland, OH$200K2019

Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2019$1.7M
2020$2.5M
2022$2.4M
2023$2.3M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess

Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at deaconessfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess

Does Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess accept grant applications?
Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess fund?
Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (magnet), College Now Greater Cleveland, Towards Employment. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess give in grants?
Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.4M over 209 grants.
Where is Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess located?
Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess is based in Independence, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341372066.
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About this profile. This page is built from Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Deaconess Foundation Fka Deaconess. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.