COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY
Elyria, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-1322781
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Elyria, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-1322781
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Community Foundation of Lorain County is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Ohio, with additional funding in New York and Tennessee. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
$3.2M
9%
COMMON GROUND THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL
$1.7M
5%
SECOND HARVEST FOODBANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO
$1.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
141
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Tennessee. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation, COMMON GROUND THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL, and SECOND HARVEST FOODBANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.