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The Payne Fund

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 135563006  ·  Private foundation

The Payne Fund is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $880K in annual giving against $4.0M in assets. This page documents the 133 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Payne Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$880K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.0M
Total assets
133
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Payne Fund funds

The Payne Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include low-income communities, youth pop.

low-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Payne Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
BUILDING
Cleveland, OH$150K2022
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF REESE-PETERS HOUSE
Lancester, OH$105K2023
Mount Vernon Ladies Association
FRANCES PAYNE BOLTON VIEWSHED FUND
Mount Vernon, VA$100K2022
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
BUILDING
Cleveland, OH$100K2022
Musical Arts Association
COVID-19 ASSISTANCE FUND
Cleveland, OH$100K2020
Mount Vernon Ladies Association
FRANCES PAYNE BOLTON VIEWSHED FUND
Mount Vernon, VA$75K2020
City Mission
SECURITY SYSTEM AT LAURA'S HOME WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER AND CROSSROADS MEN'S CRISIS CENTER
Cleveland, OH$75K2022
Friends of Breakthrough Schools
GENERAL
Cleveland, OH$75K2024
Musical Arts Association
WE BELIEVE CAMPAIGN
Cleveland, OH$75K2024
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
CAPITAL ENDOWNMENT
Lancester, OH$60K2024
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
MANAN K. SHAUGHNESSY NURSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Cleveland, OH$50K2024
The Cleveland Foundation
COVID-19 RAPID RELIEF (TO BENEFIT FOOD AND HOUSING NEEDS)
Cleveland, OH$50K2020
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
BUILDING
Cleveland, OH$50K2020
Mount Vernon Ladies Association
FRANCES PAYNE BOLTON VIEWSHED FUND
Mount Vernon, VA$50K2020
Cleveland Museum of Art
AFRICAN BYZANTINE EXHIBIT
Cleveland, OH$50K2023

The Payne Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$658K
2022$757K
2023$612K
2024$788K

How to apply for funding from The Payne Fund

The Payne Fund'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 The Payne Fund

Does The Payne Fund accept grant applications?
The Payne Fund'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 The Payne Fund fund?
The Payne Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Mount Vernon Ladies Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Payne Fund give in grants?
The Payne Fund reported $880K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.8M over 133 grants.
Where is The Payne Fund located?
The Payne Fund is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135563006.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Payne Fund'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 Payne Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.