Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kirtland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
35% 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 | $53,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $73,000 | 20 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia Gleason 9300 Kirtland Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 681-2000 |
| What to submit | Not limited |
What Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $35,000 |
| Ohio | 10 | $30,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Tampa Bay | Provide meals for the hungry in tampa bay | $12,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Train guid dogs | $5,000 |
| Nia Program YWCA | Provide safe housing | $5,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (Ocra) | Cancer support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic -Ovarian & Heart Research | Sponsor medical research | $5,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Cancer support and education | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Provide food to the hungry | $4,000 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic | Provide medical services to the uninsured | $4,000 |
| John Saunders Memorial Scholarship Fund | Provide scholarships for students from the usf college of business | $4,000 |
| Hunger Network | Provide food to the hungry | $3,000 |
| Mary Lee's House | Prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tampa | Meals for elderly | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Assist homeless population | $3,000 |
| Curing JM Foundation | Research and support for patients with jm | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute | Support medical research and education | $2,500 |
| Lake Humane Society | Provide care for pets in need | $2,000 |
| United Plant Savers | Support the protection of medicinal plants and fungi | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks Development Office | Preservation | $1,000 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | Sustain and grow community assets | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay | Provide care for pets in need | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Gleason
- Kristina Gleason
- Linda Gleason Saunders
- Kelley Gleason
Questions people ask
Does Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation give?
$73,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Gleason (President & Secretary), Kristina Gleason (Treasurer), Linda Gleason Saunders (Trustee) and Kelley Gleason (Trustee).
What does Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and science and research.