Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN
Accepts applications
Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN is a private foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 124 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants124
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
18% 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 | $1.0 million | 118 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 129 | $23.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 124 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Ayers P O Box 149, Akron, OH 44309-0149 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 668-1266 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Deadlines | Prior to meetings in may, september and december |
| Restrictions | Grants given primarily to akron Ohio organizations |
What Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 116 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $22,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | General operating | $65,000 |
| Leadership Akron | General operating | $40,000 |
| Akroncanton Regional Foodbank | General operating | $35,000 |
| Family Community Services Inc | General operating | $32,000 |
| Neomed | General | $30,000 |
| Access | General | $28,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | General operating | $25,000 |
| University of Akron Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| United Way of Summit County | General operating | $25,000 |
| Magical Theatre Company | General operating | $23,000 |
| Open M | General operating | $22,000 |
| Hope and Healing Survivor Resouce Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | General operating | $20,000 |
| Akron Childrens Museum | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Well CDC | General operating | $15,000 |
| Building for Tomorrow | General operating | $15,000 |
| Akron Community Service Center Urban Lea | General operating | $15,000 |
| Hiram College | General operating | $15,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | General operating | $15,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of NE Oh | General operating | $13,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Akron | General operating | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $12,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | General operating | $12,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | General operating | $11,000 |
| St Mary School | General operating | $11,000 |
| Embracing Futures | General operating | $10,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame | General operating | $10,000 |
| Greenleaf Family Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Child Guidance Family Solutions | General support | $10,000 |
| United Disability Services Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Summit Education Initiative | General operating | $10,000 |
| Greater Akron Musical Association Inc SP | General operating | $10,000 |
| Summit Choral Society | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community Legal Aid | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jin Huo Community Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Grace House | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hattie Larlham | General operating | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Summit County | General operating | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Ayers
- Keybank N A
Questions people ask
Does Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to meetings in may, september and december.
How much does Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 124 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael A Ayers (Grant Manager) and Keybank N A (Trustee).
What does Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.