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Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Pfdn

Brooklyn, OH · EIN 34-6508111. Reported 606 grants totalling $5,376,676 to 225 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$6,500median grant
$5,376,676granted, 2021-2025
225recipients, as named on its returns
73%of grantees funded again the next year
$25.9Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Pfdn did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $6,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $3,500 and $10,000; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $65,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

$1,000 - $5,000
176 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
247 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
139 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
39 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
5 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesColumbus, OH$260,000442025
Leadership AkronAkron, OH$162,500552025
Family Community Services IncRavenna, OH$160,000552025
Stan Hywet Hall & GardensAkron, OH$135,000552025
University of Akron FoundationAkron, OH$125,000552025
NeomedRootstown, OH$120,000442025
United Way of Summit CountyAkron, OH$120,000442025
Akroncanton Regional FoodbankAkron, OH$110,000442025
Open MAkron, OH$107,000552025
Akron Childrens MuseumAkron, OH$80,000442025
Western Reserve Historical SocietyCleveland, OH$75,000552025
Building for TomorrowAkron, OH$72,000552025
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA$69,000552025
Ohio Fdn of Independent CollegesColumbus, OH$65,000112021
The Well CdcAkron, OH$65,000552025
Goodwill Industries of AkronAkron, OH$62,500552025
Grace HouseAkron, OH$60,000552025
Musical Arts AssociationCleveland, OH$60,000332025
Magical Theatre CompanyBarberton, OH$59,500552025
Battered Women's ShelterAkron, OH$57,000332024
St Mary SchoolAkron, OH$54,000552025
AccessAkron, OH$51,500442025
Embracing FuturesAkron, OH$50,000552025
National Inventors Hall of FameAlexandria, VA$50,000552025
Summit Education InitiativeAkron, OH$50,000552025
United Disability Services IncAkron, OH$50,000552025
Community Legal AidAkron, OH$46,000552025
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioLorain, OH$44,000442025
Family Promise of Summit CountyAkron, OH$43,500552025
Child Guidance Family SolutionsAkron, OH$41,000442025
Akron Civic TheatreAkron, OH$40,000442025
Cuyahoga Valley Art CenterCuyahoga Fls, OH$40,000552025
Girl Scouts of North East OhioMacedonia, OH$40,000442025
Lawrence SchoolBroadview Hts, OH$40,000552025
Musical Arts AssocCleveland, OH$40,000222022
Pegasus FarmHartville, OH$39,500552025
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Ne OhCleveland, OH$39,000332025
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$38,500552025
Greenleaf Family CenterAkron, OH$38,000442025
Interval Brotherhood HomesAkron, OH$38,000552025
Akron Art MuseumAkron, OH$37,500552025
Planned Parenthood of Greater OhioAkron, OH$37,500552025
Vantage AgingAkron, OH$37,500552025
Law Enforcement Foundation IncDublin, OH$36,500552025
Friends of Historic Glendale CemeteryAkron, OH$35,000112024
United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VA$35,000112022
American Red CrossWashington, DC$34,000332024
IdeastreamCleveland, OH$32,500552025
Junior Achievement of North Central OhioCanton, OH$32,000442025
Summit County Historical SocietyAkron, OH$32,000332025
Victory GallopAkron, OH$31,000552025
Conservancy Cuy Valley Nat ParkPeninsula, OH$30,000442024
Greater Akron Amenities IncAkron, OH$30,000222024
Greater Akron Musical Association Inc SpAkron, OH$30,000332025
Hiram CollegeHiram, OH$30,000222025
Hiram HouseChagrin Falls, OH$30,000442025
South Street Ministries IncAkron, OH$30,000552025
Tuesday Musical AssociationAkron, OH$30,000552025
YMCAWashington, DC$30,000222025
Apollo's FireCleveland, OH$28,000552025
Christ Child SocietyWashington, DC$28,000442024
Haven of Rest MinistriesAkron, OH$28,000552025
Victim Assistance ProgramAkron, OH$28,000552025
Ballet Theatre of OhioMunroe Falls, OH$27,500552025
Freedom House for WomenAkron, OH$26,500552025
Prevent Blindness OhioColumbus, OH$26,500552025
Crown Point Ecology CenterBath, OH$26,000442025
Summit Choral Society IncAkron, OH$25,500222023
Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OH$25,000112021
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadIndependence, OH$25,000222023
Great Trail Council BSAStow, OH$25,000552025
Hattie LarlhamMantua, OH$25,000332025
Ohio LivingWesterville, OH$25,000552025
Stewarts Caring PlaceFairlawn, OH$25,000332025
Catholic Charities Summit CountyAkron, OH$24,000442025
Childrens Hospital of AkronAkron, OH$24,000442025
Humane Society of Greater AkronTwinsburgh, OH$24,000552025
International Soap Box Derby IncAkron, OH$24,000332025
Rmh of Akron IncAkron, OH$24,000222022
Habitat for Humanity of Greater AkronAkron, OH$23,000442025
Rape Crisis Center MedinaMedina, OH$23,000442025
Kent State University FoundationKent, OH$22,500332024
Portage Path Behavioral HealthAkron, OH$22,500332025
Akron Children's MuseumAkron, OH$20,000112021
Boys & Girls Clubs of NortheastAkron, OH$20,000112021
Childrens Concert SocietyAkron, OH$20,000552025
Hope and Healing Survivor Resouce CenterAkron, OH$20,000112025
Summa HealthAkron, OH$20,000222024
Summit Choral SocietyFrisco, CO$20,000222025
CASA Board Volunteer Assoc IncAkron, OH$18,500332025
Summit Cty Historical SocietyAkron, OH$18,000222022
Medina County Battered WomenMedina, OH$17,000112022
Ballet Excel OhioCuyahoga Falls, OH$16,900552025
Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OH$16,000332024
Inner City SoccerAkron, OH$16,000552025
Safety Forces Support CenterAkron, OH$16,000552025
Truly Reaching YouAkron, OH$16,000442024
Tricounty Jobs for Ohio GraduatesAkron, OH$15,500442025
Akron Comm Serv Ctr & Urban LeagueAkron, OH$15,000112021
Akron Community Service Center Urban LeaAkron, OH$15,000112025
Akron General FoundationAkron, OH$15,000332023
Akron Urban LeagueAkron, OH$15,000112022
Cleveland Museum of Nat HistoryCleveland, OH$15,000332024
Coleman Health SerbvicesKent, OH$15,000222025
Good Neighbors IncStaffordsville, KY$15,000332024
Hattie Larlham FoundationMantua, OH$15,000222022
Humane Society of Summit CountyTwinsburg, OH$15,000112024
Jewish Family Services of AkronAkron, OH$15,000552025
Pregnancy Solutions Services IncCoventry Twp, OH$15,000552025
Stark State College FoundationNorth Canton, OH$15,000222025
Summit Christian SchoolFair Oaks, CA$15,000442025
Urban Ounce of Prevention Behavioral HeaAkron, OH$15,000112023
YMCA of Akron IncAkron, OH$15,000112021
Young Men's Christian Associationof AkrAkron, OH$15,000112023
Legacy III IncAkron, OH$14,000222025
First Tee of AkronAkron, OH$13,500552025
Broken Chains MinistryAkron, OH$13,000222025
Dr Bobs HomeAkron, OH$12,500552025
Students With a GoalAkron, OH$12,500332024
Dancing ClassroomsParma, OH$12,300442025
Akron Blind Center & Workshop IncAkron, OH$12,000442025
American Red CrossBangor, ME$12,000112022
American Red CrossGlens Falls, NY$12,000112025
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit MedinAkron, OH$12,000442025
CandidNew York, NY$12,000442025
Cornerstone of HopePollock Pines, CA$12,000442025
GaspBirmingham, AL$12,000332024
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OH$11,000222025
Diversity Center of OhioBeachwood, OH$11,000442025
Good Neighbors IncAkron, OH$11,000112025
Great Lakes Science MuseumCleveland, OH$11,000222025
Rotary CampAkron, OH$11,000112021
Rotary Camp for Children With Special NeNew Franklin, OH$11,000112022
Central Summit County Choral SocietyAkron, OH$10,000112021
Emmanuel Christian AcadamyAkron, OH$10,000222024
International Soapbox Derby IncAkron, OH$10,000112021
Jin Huo Community IncAkron, OH$10,000112025
Julie Billiart SchoolLyndhurst, OH$10,000112022
The Akron SymphonyAkron, OH$10,000112021
Philanthropy OhioColumbus, OH$9,676552025
First Glance Student CenterAkron, OH$9,500332025
Autism Society of Greater AkronAkron, OH$9,000332025
Girls on the Run Northeast OhioBrecksville, OH$9,000332024
Help FoundationEuclid, OH$9,000332025
Waps RadioAkron, OH$9,000222023
Cuyahoga Valley Preservation & Scenic Railway AssociationPeninsula, OH$8,000112024
Junior Achievement N Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH$8,000112021
Akron Cooperative FarmsAkron, OH$7,500332025
Coleman Health ServicesKent, OH$7,500112023
Coleman Professional ServicesKent, OH$7,500112021
Community Hall Fdn IncBrooklyn, OH$7,500112021
Cuyahoga Valley Pres & Scenic Rail AssnPeninsula, OH$7,500112021
Down Syndrome Association of Ne OhioIndependence, OH$7,500332025
Empower Sports CorpCleveland, OH$7,500332025
Hiram House CampMoreland Hills, OH$7,500112021
Limitless AmbitionStow, OH$7,500332025
Oak Clinic Multiple ScleorosisUniontown, OH$7,500112022
OhioguidestoneBerea, OH$7,500332025
Peninsula Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA$7,500112021
Rebuilding Together Ne OhioAkron, OH$7,500112021
SheltercareEugene, OR$7,500112021
Wksu-897 NPRKent, OH$7,500112021
Community Outreach Resources ExchangeCuyahoga Fls, OH$7,000112024
Core Furniture BankCuyahoga Falls, OH$7,000112023
Ground WorksSioux Falls, SD$7,000222023
Art SparksCuyahoga Fls, OH$6,500332025
Casagal of Summit CountyAkron, OH$6,500112024
Anal Corridor CoalitionAkron, OH$6,000112023
Art Resources Transformation LLCAkron, OH$6,000332025
CASA Board Volunteer Association IncAkron, OH$6,000112023
Community Pregnancy CenterMiddletown, OH$6,000332025
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA$6,000112022
Humility of Mary HousingAkron, OH$6,000332025
Ohio & Erie Canalway CoalitionAkron, OH$6,000112021
Project Learn of Summit CountyAkron, OH$6,000112024
Weathervane Community PlayhouseAkron, OH$6,000112021
Alchemy IncCopley, OH$5,500222024
Akron Community FoundationAkron, OH$5,000112024
Axesspointe Community Health CtrsAkron, OH$5,000112021
Catholic Charitites Community ServicesAkron, OH$5,000112021
Citizens Akron ChurchAkron, OH$5,000222025
Clevleand Clinic Akron GeneralAkron, OH$5,000112025
Early Childhood Resource CenterCleveland, OH$5,000112025
Friends of 913 the Summit FmAkron, OH$5,000112024
Ge FoundationNorwalk, CT$5,000112022
Girl Scouts of Ne OhioMacedonia, OH$5,000112021
Good Samaritan Hunger CenterAkron, OH$5,000222023
International Institute of AkronAkron, OH$5,000112022
Jewish Community Board of AkronAkron, OH$5,000112025
JewishakronAkron, OH$5,000112023
Project Ed BearAkron, OH$5,000222023
Project L E a R NFarmingtn Hls, MI$5,000112022
Rape Crisis Center Medina CtysummitMedina, OH$5,000112021
Replay for KidsMedina, OH$5,000222025
Stewart's Caring PlaceFairlawn, OH$5,000112021
Truth Honor IncClinton, OH$5,000222025
Williams ChallengeAkron, OH$5,000222025
Father and Son of Northeast OhioAkron, OH$4,000222024
NAMI Summit CountyAkron, OH$4,000222025
Rahab MinistriesFairlawn, OH$4,000112022
Adaptive Sports Program of OhioWooster, OH$3,500112023
GroundworksCleveland, OH$3,500112021
Groundworks DancetheaterCleveland, OH$3,500112024
Tri-County Jobs for Ohio GraduatesAkron, OH$3,500112021
Elves & MoreAkron, OH$3,300112021
Akron Youth MentorshipAkron, OH$3,000112024
ArtsnowAkron, OH$3,000112025
Big Brothers Big SistersAkron, OH$3,000112021
Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OH$3,000112021
GaspAkron, OH$3,000112021
Girls on the Run Ne OhioBrecksville, OH$3,000112021
Music From the Western ReserveHudson, OH$3,000222024
South Akron Youth MentorshipAkron, OH$3,000112023
The Griefcare PlaceStow, OH$3,000332025
Asian Services in Action IncAkron, OH$2,500112021
GuidestoneSalida, CO$2,500112022
Ohio GuidestoneBerea, OH$2,500112021
Summit Christian SchoolCuyahoga Falls, OH$2,500112021
Summit Fresh Mobile MarketAkron, OH$2,500112025
Akron Leadership FoundationAkron, OH$2,000112022
Akron Parks CollaborativeAkron, OH$2,000112025
Alliance for Healthy YouthAkron, OH$2,000112024
Embrace Clinic & Care CenterBarberton, OH$2,000112023
ArtsparksCuyahoga Falls, OH$1,000112023
Pathway Caring for ChildrenCanton, OH$1,000112025

141 of 225 (63%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 73%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 352 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.

Human Services
76 grants
Arts & Culture
59 grants
Education
44 grants
Youth Development
24 grants
Health Care
23 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
18 grants
Mental Health
15 grants
Diseases & Disorders
12 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2021118$1,062,502$7,250
2022117$1,071,910$7,500
2023118$1,004,986$6,000
2024129$1,120,115$6,000
2025124$1,117,163$6,500

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

93% of its giving went to organizations in Ohio. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.

Ohio
$5.0M
Virginia
$154K
District of Columbia
$92K
California
$34K
New York
$24K
Colorado
$22K
Kentucky
$15K
Alabama
$12K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.

Akron Community Foundation103 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc74 shared recipientsFidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund66 shared recipientsLloyd L & Louise K Smith Foundation61 shared recipientsCharles E and Mabel M Ritchie Memorial58 shared recipientsL R Moffitt & L W Moffitt Foundation54 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $6,500. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Ohio.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Pfdn's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.

Address of record on the latest return: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH, 44144. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 34-6508111 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

This is history, not an open call. Foundation returns are published about a year after the tax year ends. Nothing on this page is a deadline. It is a record of who this foundation has actually funded.

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