Arminius Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arminius Foundation is a private foundation in Shaker HTS, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,408 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $75 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$123,408
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$75
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,755 the year before.
82% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,800 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $81,755 | 4 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $123,408 | 22 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Arminius Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arminius Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $100,003 |
| New York | 2 | $13,025 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $230 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaker Schools Fdn | Education | $45,000 |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | Visioning support | $25,000 |
| In Motion | General support | $13,630 |
| ALS Community | Website | $13,448 |
| American Jewish Committee | General purpose | $13,000 |
| Williams College | Education | $10,000 |
| Shaker Youth Baseball | General support | $2,500 |
| City Club of Cleveland | General support | $100 |
| Nat'l Museum of African Am History | General support | $100 |
| Open Doors Academy | General support | $100 |
| Susan B Komen | General support | $100 |
| B'nai Brith | General support | $50 |
| Convenant House | General support | $50 |
| North Coast Community | General support | $50 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $50 |
| Policy Matters | General support | $50 |
| Rainey Institute | General support | $50 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $30 |
| Esperanza | General support | $25 |
| No Kid Hungry | General support | $25 |
| Parkinson Foundation | General support | $25 |
| Women for Women | General support | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig L Stout
- Asher Stout
- Abigail Michael Meyers Sims
Questions people ask
Does Arminius Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arminius Foundation give?
$123,408 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $75.
Who runs Arminius Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig L Stout (Director), Asher Stout (Trustee) and Abigail Michael Meyers Sims (Trustee).
What does Arminius Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.