Does Lakeland Community Foundation accept grant applications?

Lakeland Community Foundation'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 Lakeland Community Foundation fund?

Lakeland Community Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Community Foundation of Lorain County, Mercy Foundation of Lorain County, Mercy Health Regional Medical Center LLC. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Lakeland Community Foundation give in grants?

Lakeland Community Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 71 grants.

Where is Lakeland Community Foundation located?

Lakeland Community Foundation is based in Amherst, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341457279.

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Lakeland Community Foundation

Amherst, Ohio · EIN 341457279 · Private foundation

Lakeland Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Amherst, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.3M in grants paid and $0 in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 71 individual grants from this funder — $1.4M awarded across 2017–2018 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.3M

Annual giving (FY2018)

Total assets

Grants tracked

2018

Most recent grant

What Lakeland Community Foundation funds

Lakeland Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lakeland Community Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
Community Foundation of Lorain County GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Elyria, OH	$898K	2018
Mercy Foundation of Lorain County GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Lorain, OH	$203K	2018
Mercy Health Regional Medical Center LLC GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES (SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION)	Lorain, OH	$150K	2017
Lorain County Community College Foundation GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Elyria, OH	$141K	2018
Lorain Historical Society GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Lorain, OH	$14K	2017
Mercy Foundation of Lorain County GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Lorain, OH	$6K	2017
Lorain County Community College Foundation GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Elyria, OH	$2K	2017
Lorain County Free Clinic GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Lorain, OH	$2K	2018
Camp Ideas GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Lorain, OH	$1K	2018
Bay Presbyterian Church GENERAL OPERATNG EXPENSES	Bay Village, OH	$1K	2018
Camp Sunshine of Aurora GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Aurora, OH	$1K	2018
American Cancer Society of Lorain County GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Atlanta, GA	$1K	2018
El Centro Lorain GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Lorain, OH	$800	2018
Lorain County Free Clinic GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Lorain, OH	$750	2017
Valor Home GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	Ravenna, OH	$750	2017

Lakeland Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$182K

2018$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Lakeland Community Foundation

Lakeland Community Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Community Foundation

Does Lakeland Community Foundation accept grant applications?: Lakeland Community Foundation'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 Lakeland Community Foundation fund?: Lakeland Community Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Community Foundation of Lorain County, Mercy Foundation of Lorain County, Mercy Health Regional Medical Center LLC. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lakeland Community Foundation give in grants?: Lakeland Community Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 71 grants.
Where is Lakeland Community Foundation located?: Lakeland Community Foundation is based in Amherst, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341457279.
How can I find foundations similar to Lakeland Community Foundation?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Lakeland Community Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from Lakeland Community Foundation'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 Lakeland Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.