The Nord Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Nord Family Foundation is a private foundation in Amherst, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.1 million in 314 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.1 million
- Number of grants314
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$178 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.7 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 | $9.7 million | 320 | $198 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 314 | $178 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Latina Kimbrough 747 Milan Avenue, Amherst, OH 44001 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 984-3939 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in written form and should contain: 1) name of the applicant agency and a statement of the agency's function 2) a list of current board members 3) a statement of objectives of the proposed project 4) a budget showing expenditures and income from the agency and seperately for the proposed project 5) a copy of the organization's letter of determination from the internal revenue service granting tax-exempt status |
| Deadlines | Trustees usually meet in feb, jun and oct and proposals should be submitted 10 weeks prior. |
| Restrictions | The foundation awards grants to non-profit agencies and organizations that have qualified with the internal revenue service as publicly supported sec 501(c)(3) organizations and to governmental units described in sec 170(c)(1). The foundation is primarily concerned with lorain county, Ohio and communities in which nord family members reside. The foundation is especially interested in projects that bring opportunity to under-resourced people and communities, strengthen the bond of families, and improve the quality of people's lives. Leading program areas of interest are health and social services, civic affairs, education, arts and cultural activities. The foundation considers both program and capital grant requests. Funds are usually granted for a one year period, but multi-year proposals are also considered. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Nord Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 181 | $7.0 million |
| Colorado | 33 | $1.1 million |
| South Carolina | 29 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $380,509 |
| New York | 6 | $135,515 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $111,133 |
| California | 10 | $103,775 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $65,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $18,366 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio | Continued support of increasing food resources to lorain county | $175,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Continued support of the postsecondary initiative in lorain county | $160,000 |
| El Centro de Servicios Sociales Inc | Continued general operating support, over two years | $150,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Continued support of legal assistance for lorain county residents, over two years | $150,000 |
| Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority | Land acquisition to support southside gateway transformation plan | $130,000 |
| Common Ground-The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal | Continued general operating support, over two years | $105,000 |
| United Way of Greater Lorain County | Support for continuum of care coordination, mobility management, and ucan initiatives, over two years | $104,500 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Continued support for emergency assistance services and prevention programs in lorain county | $100,000 |
| CHN Housing Partners | Purchase of property for broadway commons - permanent supportive housing development | $100,000 |
| El Centro de Servicios Sociales Inc | Repair and replacement of elevator | $100,000 |
| Elyria Community Partnership | Continued general operating support, over two years | $100,000 |
| Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc | Continued general operating support in lorain county, over two years | $100,000 |
| Homeless No More Inc | Safe transportation for homeless children | $100,000 |
| Homeless No More Inc | Continued general operating support | $100,000 |
| Ideastream | Continued general operating support, over two years | $100,000 |
| Lorain County Community College Foundation | Bridges to success program, over two years | $100,000 |
| Lorain County Community Development Corporation | General operating support, over two years | $100,000 |
| Lorain County Free Clinic Inc | Continued general operating support, over two years | $100,000 |
| Lorain County Urban League Inc | Serving our streets - over two years | $100,000 |
| Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority | Southside gateway neighborhood transformation plan, over two years | $100,000 |
| The Elyria Schools | Continued support of the pioneer connections program | $100,000 |
| The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc | Continued support of the nord family foundation scholarship program | $100,000 |
| Lorain County Health & Dentistry | Sliding fee discount program expansion | $99,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Continued support for senior nutrition home delivered meals and warming center | $90,000 |
| Oberlin Community Services Council | Continued general operating support, over two years | $90,000 |
| Salvation Army - Northeast Ohio Division | Continued general operation support in lorain county | $90,000 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Continued support of coordinated entry for lorain county | $85,000 |
| Lorain County Safe Harbor Corp | General operating support, over two years | $85,000 |
| Blessing House | Continued general operating support, over two years | $80,000 |
| Family Planning Services of Lorain County | Continued general operating support | $80,000 |
| Oberlin Early Childhood Center | Continued general operating support | $80,000 |
| The Road to Hope Inc | Continued general operating support, over two years | $80,000 |
| Humility of Mary Housing Inc | Continued support of faith house | $75,000 |
| Lorain County Urban League Inc | Continued general operating support, over two years | $75,000 |
| The Salvation Army of the Midlands | Continued support of the feeding program | $75,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Continued general operating support for the elyria center, over two years | $75,000 |
| Lorain Historical Society | Continued general operating support | $73,000 |
| Elyria Municipal Court | Continued support of the elyria municipal recovery court | $70,000 |
| Firelands Association for the Visual Arts | Continued general operating support | $70,000 |
| Lorain County Office on Aging Inc | Continued general operating support, over two years | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric C Nord
- Brian Ignat
- Elizabeth Bausch
- Kevin Johnson
- Marcia Ballinger
- Virginia Barbato
- Katherine Berk
- Lisa Berk
- Tom McClintock
- Cindy Nord
- Ethan Nord
- Maggie Quinones
- Todd Wandtke
- Joanne Turnquist
- Alex Kosman
Questions people ask
Does The Nord Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Trustees usually meet in feb, jun and oct and proposals should be submitted 10 weeks prior.
How much does The Nord Family Foundation give?
$10.1 million in tax year 2024, across 314 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Nord Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric C Nord (President (Termed)), Brian Ignat (President), Elizabeth Bausch (Secretary) and Kevin Johnson (Treasurer (Termed)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Nord Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.