The James & Deborah Haag Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The James & Deborah Haag Foundation is a private foundation in Galena, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$49,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,500 the year before.
6% 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 | $50,000 | 19 | $907,150 |
| 2024 | $46,500 | 17 | $977,991 |
| 2025 | $49,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The James & Deborah Haag 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 The James & Deborah Haag Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $42,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls Good Neighbors Inc | Cuyahoga falls good neighbors operations | $5,000 |
| Edwin's Leadership & Restaurant Institute | Edwin's foundation operations | $5,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Haven of rest ministries operations | $5,000 |
| St Vincent-Stmary High School | Fund for stvm operations | $5,000 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School | Wjhs warrior fund labre project | $5,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank | Akron-canton regional food bank operations | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | American heart association operations | $2,500 |
| Peter Maurin Center of Akron | Peter maurin center of akron operations | $2,500 |
| Good Samaritan Hunger Center | Good samaritan hunger center operations | $2,000 |
| Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism | Neopat operations | $2,000 |
| Valor Homes of Summit County | Family & community services, inc. Operations | $2,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Mid-ohio food collective | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Alzheimer's disease research | $1,500 |
| Magical Theatre Company | Magical theatre company operations | $1,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Pancreatic cancer action network research | $1,500 |
| The Salvation Army | The salvation army | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's association greater east ohio area chapter - research | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Wounded warrior project operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James P Haag
- Deborah A Haag
- Colin P Haag
- Brenna M Esh
Questions people ask
Does The James & Deborah Haag Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James & Deborah Haag Foundation give?
$49,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The James & Deborah Haag Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James P Haag (Director), Deborah A Haag (Director), Colin P Haag (Director) and Brenna M Esh (Director).
What does The James & Deborah Haag Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.