Current Concepts Foundation
Accepts applications
Current Concepts Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,250 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,250
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$153,617
Giving in 2025 was down from $6,750 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,250 | 4 | $142,847 |
| 2024 | $6,750 | 12 | $148,251 |
| 2025 | $5,250 | 14 | $153,617 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | A Seth Greenwald 2310 Superior Ave East Ste 100, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 523-7004 |
| What to submit | Application forms and requirements for scholarships are available to download from the website currentconcepts.org. |
| Deadlines | See website for deadlines. |
| Restrictions | See website for eligibility. |
What Current Concepts Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $5,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2025 barry friedman award | $1,500 |
| Individual | 2025 barry friedman award | $750 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Rocks scholarship | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- A Seth Greenwald D Phil Oxon
- John M Cuckler MD
- Richard E Jones MD
- Timothy S Brown MD
- Antonia F Chen MD Mba
- Craig J Della Valle MD
- Gwo-Chin Lee MD
- R Michael Meneghini MD
Questions people ask
Does Current Concepts Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website for deadlines.
How much does Current Concepts Foundation give?
$5,250 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Current Concepts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists A Seth Greenwald D Phil Oxon (Chairman of the Board), John M Cuckler MD (Trustee), Richard E Jones MD (Trustee) and Timothy S Brown MD (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Current Concepts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.