Private foundation · Cleveland, OH

Third Federal Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $10K $30K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
201
Repeat grantees
129
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesTHERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. THE FOUNDATION WILL EVALUATE REQUESTS IN A TIMELY MANNER.
ContactTHIRD FEDERAL FOUNDATION CO EMILY T · 2166417270
MaterialsAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN FORM AND INCLUDE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST, THE CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT WILL BE UTILIZED, AND INFORMATIN CONCERNING THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT QUALIFY AS SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY WILL PROVIDE GRANTS WITH RESPECT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREAS AND NEIGHBORHOODS, INCLUDING THE AREA NEAR THE OFFICES OF THIRD FEDERAL. THE SECOND SUCH AREA OF EMPHASIS IS EDUCATION WHERE THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS INITIATIVES AT THE PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND POST SECONDARY LEVELS WHICH RAISE THE ASPRIATIONS OF STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE IN SPECIFIC AREAS SUCH AS ECONOMICS, COMMUNICATIONS, BUSINESS, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING AS WELL AS INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT EDUCATION.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Emily Thome
PRESIDENT
$65K
Daniel Weir
DIRECTOR
Marc a Stefanski
CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR
John Marino
DIRECTOR
Terri Owens-johnson
DIRECTOR
Sarah Grosso
TREASURER
Kitty Danckers
SECRETARY
Robert a Fiala
DIRECTOR
Nancy Cox
SECRETARY
Lisa Hamilton
DIRECTOR
Kurt Karakul
PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$802K
Ashley Williams
OFFICER
$87K
Andrew Rubino
TREASURER
Ralph Betters
SECRETARY & TREASURER

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
14.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,338
Total grants awarded
$46.9M
Total amount
$35K
Average grant
$941K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$3.9M
91 grants
2023
$4.7M
112 grants
2022
$5.2M
121 grants
2021
$4.5M
96 grants
2020
$3.9M
108 grants
2019
$4.2M
123 grants
2018
$4.5M
118 grants
2017
$4.0M
127 grants
2016
$3.7M
118 grants
2015
$3.6M
121 grants
2014
$2.6M
102 grants
2013
$2.3M
101 grants

Top recipients

9 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$4.6M
12 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$4.0M
10 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$3.4M
Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland
12 grants · OH
$1.9M
12 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$1.9M
14 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$1.4M
7 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$1.3M
Say Yes to Education
5 grants · OH
$1.0M
12 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$941K
11 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$875K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

University Settlement
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$430K
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$300K
Two Foundation
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$151K
Neighborhood Renaissance Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$150K
The Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$140K
Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$125K
Gilmour Academy
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$110K
Stella Maris
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$100K
First Tee of Cleveland
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$100K
Western Reserve Land Conservancy
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$100K
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$85K
City Year Cleveland
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$85K
Jennings Center for Older Adults
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$85K
Slavic Village Development
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$75K
Chn Housing Partners
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$75K
America Scores Cleveland
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$75K
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$75K
Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$75K
Family Connections
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$75K
Enterprise Community Partners
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$70K
Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$50K
Neighborhood Home Solutions
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$50K
Rhondas Kiss
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$50K
Hispanic Unity of Fla
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$50K
Another Chance of Ohio
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$50K
The Haven Home
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$50K
Housing Foundation of America
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$50K
Fund for Our Economic Future
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$50K
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$50K
Housing and Education Alliance Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$40K
Open Door Academy
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$35K
Urban League of Palm Beach County
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$35K
Arts Impact
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$30K
Pregnant With Possibilities
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$30K
Jones Road Development Corp
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$30K
Smart Development Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$30K
Towards Employment Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Consolidated Credit
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$25K
Motogo
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Hfla of Northeast Ohio
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
The Refugee Response
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
El Centro de Servicios Sociales Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Global Cleveland
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Urban League of Broward County Inc
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FL · TY 2024
$25K
Harmony House
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$20K
Community of Faith Assembly
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$20K
Miracles Happen - University Hospitals
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OH · TY 2024
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.