The Gries Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gries Family Foundation is a private foundation in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $338,521 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $151,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$338,521
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$151,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 42 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $338,521 | 33 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah L Gries 18200 S Woodland Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 861-1148 |
| Deadlines | Grants are reviewed periodically throughout the year |
| Restrictions | The foundation generally confines grants to the greater cleveland area |
What The Gries Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 28 | $297,021 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals | Operating support | $151,000 |
| Suburban Temple | Operating support | $53,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | Operating support | $11,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardenholden Arb | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Operating support | $6,000 |
| Hawken School | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Smith College | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Diversity Center | Lead contribution | $5,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Philanthropy Ohio | Operating support | $2,521 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Congregation Mishkan or | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Shaker Height Youth | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Speech and Hearing | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Downtown Cleveland Alliance | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Theatre Festival | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Land Studio | Operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Advantage Cleveland | Operating support | $500 |
| Beck Center for the Performing Arts | Operating support | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Operating support | $500 |
| Cleveland Music Settlement | Operating support | $500 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Force | Operating support | $500 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah L Gries
Questions people ask
Does The Gries Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants are reviewed periodically throughout the year.
How much does The Gries Family Foundation give?
$338,521 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Gries Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah L Gries (President-Trustee).
What does The Gries Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.