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Third Federal Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 208467212  ·  Private foundation

Third Federal Foundation is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.9M in annual giving against $38.1M in assets. This page documents the 673 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Third Federal Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$38.1M
Total assets
673
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Third Federal Foundation funds

Third Federal Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLegal AidLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, hispanic communities, men boys, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

familieshispanic communitiesmen boysolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Third Federal Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Case Western Reserve University
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$941K2018
Case Western Reserve University
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$908K2019
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$840K2018
University Settlement
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$535K2022
University Settlement
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$512K2020
University Settlement
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$430K2024
University Settlement
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$430K2023
University Settlement
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$340K2019
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$300K2024
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$300K2022
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$300K2023
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$285K2019
University Settlement
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$265K2018
Slavic Village Development
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$265K2019
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Cleveland, OH$248K2020

Third Federal Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$4.5M
2019$4.2M
2020$3.9M
2022$5.2M
2023$4.7M
2024$3.9M

How to apply for funding from Third Federal Foundation

From Third Federal Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. THE FOUNDATION WILL EVALUATE REQUESTS IN A TIMELY MANNER.”

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

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Frequently asked questions about Third Federal Foundation

Does Third Federal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Third Federal Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Third Federal Foundation fund?
Third Federal Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Case Western Reserve University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Central Catholic High School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Third Federal Foundation give in grants?
Third Federal Foundation reported $3.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.4M over 673 grants.
Where is Third Federal Foundation located?
Third Federal Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208467212.
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About this profile. This page is built from Third Federal 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 Third Federal Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.