Cardinal Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cardinal Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Kirtland Hills, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,579 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $47,000. 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$122,579
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$47,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $164,231 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117,979 | 19 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $164,231 | 20 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $122,579 | 17 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Cardinal Charitable 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 Cardinal Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $103,579 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University | Unrestricted operating funds | $47,000 |
| Playhouse Square | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| St Judes | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Kirtland Country Club Caddie Program | Unrestricted operating funds | $7,579 |
| St Huberts | Unrestricted operating funds | $7,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| Garfield Endowed Scholarship | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| Deepwood Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| Jack Gives Back | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,000 |
| Scott Hamilton Cares | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,000 |
| Holden Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| K9 for Heroes | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| The City Mission Laura's Home | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Velo Sano | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Special Spaces Cleveland | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Keresman
- Elizabeth A Keresman
- Katelyn A Keresman
- Jaclyn M Klemenc
Questions people ask
Does Cardinal Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cardinal Charitable Foundation give?
$122,579 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cardinal Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael A Keresman (President), Elizabeth A Keresman (Vice President), Katelyn A Keresman (Trustee) and Jaclyn M Klemenc (Trustee).
What does Cardinal Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.