OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND

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The Ohio Community Development Finance Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in Ohio, having disbursed $1.6 million across 118 grantees in the most recent filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FINANCE FUND BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN RESOURCES AND THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE.
Cause Areas
2
Urban development
Business and industry
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FINANCE FUND CAPITAL CORPORATION
$2M
15%
MEDINA CREATIVE HOUSING INC
$1M
7%
NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOODS CDC
$405.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$24.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND?
No. OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND give?
OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND make each year?
In 2024, OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include FINANCE FUND CAPITAL CORPORATION, MEDINA CREATIVE HOUSING INC, and NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOODS CDC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND?
OHIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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