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BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION

BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION

AVON LAKE, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
34-1492735
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION

AVON LAKE, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
34-1492735
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

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Est.

1985

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Black River Education and Wellness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, Idaho, and California. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES WHICH WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER LORAIN COUNTY AREA.
Total Funding Given

$105K

2023
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
8%
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$34K
Median 2nd year grant
$33K
J
Joan M Mason
Board Member
D
Donald S Sheldon
Board Member
C
Chris Mead
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
No. BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION give?
BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Idaho, and California. 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 BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $34 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $105 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SECOND HARVEST FOODBANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO, VILLAGE PROJECT, and LORAIN COUNTY FREE CLINIC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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