The Ashtabula Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Ashtabula Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ashtabula, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $915,948 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $75,650. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$915,948
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$75,650
- Assets$25.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
38% 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 | $999,391 | 72 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 83 | $23.4 million |
| 2025 | $915,948 | 83 | $25.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Form 4510 Collins Blvd, Ashtabula, OH 44004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 992-6818, ashtabulafdn@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Amount and purpose of request and proof that organization is a qualifying organization. These are standard forms for scholarship programs that may be obtained from foundation offices. |
| Restrictions | Religious and charitable purposes primarily to benefit the ashtabula Ohio area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ashtabula Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 81 | $882,913 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $21,185 |
| Illinois | 1 | $11,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armc | General donation | $75,650 |
| Saint John School | Designated gift, general donation | $75,000 |
| United Way of Ashtabula County | 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 live united campaign | $70,000 |
| Ashtabula County YMCA | Designated gift- operating funds | $50,174 |
| Acdl Foundation | Geneva library building project | $50,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $48,370 |
| Jefferson Area Local School District | Bringing 3d anatomy to life | $35,000 |
| Civic Development Corporation | General donation | $31,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Geneva | Daycare & preschool playground restoration project | $30,000 |
| Individual | $30,000 | |
| Youth Enrichment Fund | General donation | $28,264 |
| After School Discovery | Celebrate primary for 1 & 2 match, general donation | $26,630 |
| Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County | Assistance for homeowners in crisis, general donation | $22,480 |
| Saint Joseph's University | Designated gift- scholarships | $21,185 |
| Ashtabula Homeless Shelter Inc | General donation | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster cycle services | $18,000 |
| Beatitude House | Refresh and renew project | $16,500 |
| Ashtabula Dream Center | 5028 benefit avenue project, general donation | $15,500 |
| Grand River Academy | Communications system renovation and upgrade, general donation | $15,250 |
| The Old Brick Historical Society | Removal of fuel oil tank. New roof, new wall | $15,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Pallative care | $14,150 |
| Ashtabula Arts Center | Nutcracker set rigging, general donation | $13,209 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | Comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence in ashtabula county | $12,500 |
| Zonta Foundation for Women | General donation | $11,850 |
| Country Neighbor Program Inc | 2025 feed the hope, general donations | $10,000 |
| Family Pride of NE Ohio | Therapuetic resources for children, families and seniors | $10,000 |
| Pentecostal Community Church | General donation | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Soaring Society Inc | Project lift | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | General donation | $7,500 |
| Orwell Area Joint Recreational District | Zero turn mower for park | $5,500 |
| American Heart Association | Libraries with heart | $5,000 |
| Ashcraft Industries | Greenhouse/garden reopening project, general donation | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of NE Ohio | Scouting program | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | K-12 programs in ashtabula county | $5,000 |
| Dr Dolittle's House of Wildlife Rehab | Project avian introduction and disease prevention | $5,000 |
| RUNNING2BWELL | Shoes for exercise program and glenbeigh hospital | $5,000 |
| Oak Hill Collaborative Inc | Ashtabula county digital advantage | $5,000 |
| Koinonia Development Center | Equipment for equine | $4,980 |
| Gateway Outdoor Learning Center | Outdoor classroom pavilion project, discovery day 2025 | $4,500 |
| Axess Family Services Inc | Rsvp ashtabularsvp ashtabula | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Green
- Lynn Zalewski
- J Trombley Kanicki
- Dr Jerome R Brockway
- Rick Coblitz
- Joseph A Misinec Jr
- Cheryle Chiaramonte
- Carolyn Turk
- Glen W Warner
- Michelle McClure
- Mark Astorino
Questions people ask
Does The Ashtabula Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ashtabula Foundation Inc give?
$915,948 in tax year 2025, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Ashtabula Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Green (President/Director), Lynn Zalewski (Vice President/Director), J Trombley Kanicki (Treasurer/Director) and Dr Jerome R Brockway (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Ashtabula Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.