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The Nord Family Foundation

Amherst, Ohio  ·  EIN 341595929  ·  Private foundation

The Nord Family Foundation is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $8.3M in annual giving against $190.8M in assets. This page documents the 1,578 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Nord Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$8.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$190.8M
Total assets
1,578
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Nord Family Foundation funds

The Nord Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boys

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Nord Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation of Lorain County
MATCHING - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Elyria, OH$300K2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
IN CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE LORAIN COUNTY PARTNER HUNGER-RELIEF NETWORK ANNUAL BUDGET AND TOWARD PANTRYTRAK POVERTY DATA COLLECTION AND ANAL
Lorain, OH$225K2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF INCREASING FOOD RESOURCES TO LORAIN COUNTY
Lorain, OH$225K2023
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
GENERAL OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Lorain, OH$225K2020
Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc
TOWARD CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN LORAIN COUNTY
Cleveland, OH$200K2020
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF INCREASING FOOD RESOURCES TO LORAIN COUNTY
Lorain, OH$175K2024
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE POSTSECONDARY INITIATIVE IN LORAIN COUNTY
Cleveland, OH$160K2024
Educational Service Center of Lorain County
IN CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE SCHOLASTIC GAMES OF LORAIN COUNTY
Elyria, OH$160K2022
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$160K2022
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc
POSTSECONDARY ACCESS INITIATIVE IN LORAIN COUNTY
Cleveland, OH$160K2022
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE POSTSECONDARY ACCESS INITIATIVE IN LORAIN COUNTY
Cleveland, OH$160K2023
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc
FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE NORD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND PILOT SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Westerville, OH$150K2023
El Centro De Servicios Sociales Inc
CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, OVER TWO YEARS
Lorain, OH$150K2023
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS, OVER TWO YEARS
Cleveland, OH$150K2023
El Centro De Servicios Sociales Inc
CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, OVER TWO YEARS
Lorain, OH$150K2024

The Nord Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$7.1M
2020$8.3M
2022$10.2M
2023$9.7M
2024$10.0M

How to apply for funding from The Nord Family Foundation

From The Nord Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“TRUSTEES USUALLY MEET IN FEB, JUN AND OCT AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED 10 WEEKS PRIOR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at nordff.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Nord Family Foundation

Does The Nord Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Nord Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Nord Family Foundation fund?
The Nord Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Community Foundation of Lorain County, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Nord Family Foundation give in grants?
The Nord Family Foundation reported $8.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.3M over 1,578 grants.
Where is The Nord Family Foundation located?
The Nord Family Foundation is based in Amherst, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341595929.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Nord Family 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 The Nord Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.