Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation is a private foundation in Novelty, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$74.9 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 37 | $49.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 38 | $68.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 33 | $74.9 million |
How to apply
Jane and Jon Outcalt 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 Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 28 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Capital campaign,general fund & womens council | $1.1 million |
| University School | Capital campaign & annual fund | $941,000 |
| Holden Forest & Gardens | General fund | $257,500 |
| Hospice of Western Reserve | Capital campaign & general fund | $200,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | Capital campaign & general fund | $160,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | General fund | $50,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | General fund | $42,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wallace Collection | General fund | $25,000 |
| Two Foundation | General fund | $22,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | General fund | $20,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | Alumni success program | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Natural History Museum | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clininc Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| University Hospitals | Capital campaign & general fund | $10,000 |
| University Circle Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Part of the Solution | General fund | $7,500 |
| Alzheimers Assoc Cleveland | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ideastream | General fund | $5,000 |
| Judson Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lake View Cemetery Fdn | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | General fund | $5,000 |
| Medwish | General fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland | General fund | $5,000 |
| Positive Education Program | General fund | $5,000 |
| Beech Brook | General fund | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $2,500 |
| Smith College | General fund | $2,500 |
| Trinity College | General fund | $2,500 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | General fund | $2,500 |
| Values in Action Fdn | General fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Q Outcalt
- Jon H Outcalt
- Jon H Outcalt Jr
- David B Outcalt
- Kenneth W Outcalt
Questions people ask
Does Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Q Outcalt (Treasurer), Jon H Outcalt (Asst Treasurer), Jon H Outcalt Jr (Secretary) and David B Outcalt (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jane and Jon Outcalt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.