The Nordson Corporation Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nordson Corporation Foundation is a private foundation in Westlake, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 159 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $601,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants159
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$601,500
- Assets$35.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.6 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8.1 million | 404 | $33.4 million |
| 2023 | $6.6 million | 249 | $34.2 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 159 | $35.9 million |
How to apply
The Nordson Corporation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Nordson Corporation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 45 | $3.0 million |
| California | 24 | $447,500 |
| Georgia | 20 | $447,500 |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $260,000 |
| Colorado | 11 | $247,500 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $223,000 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $165,000 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $152,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Corps Ohio | Expanding equitable access to K-12 STEM education | $601,500 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | Stem, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship | $504,100 |
| Friends of Breakthough Schools | Preparing scholars for choice-filled lives | $300,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Shelter and emergency haven center capital | $250,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Lorain county college & career access advising | $225,000 |
| California State University San Marcos Foundation | A new integrated science and engineering building | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of North Centeral Ohio | General operations | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio | Out of school time programming for lorain kids and teens | $85,000 |
| Effective Leadership Academy | Sel and leadership training for lorain county youth | $72,000 |
| Lorain City Schools | Wraparound services grant and nordson school fund | $70,000 |
| Thompson R2-J Education Foundation | From manufacturing classroom to career | $70,000 |
| Achievement Thru Community Education & Support | Aces program support | $67,500 |
| The Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center | Operating expenses for museum and learning center | $60,000 |
| Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center | A regional multidisciplinary team training conference | $50,000 |
| Save Our Children of Elyria Inc | Save our children of elyria | $45,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket | Out-of-school time program | $40,000 |
| El Centro de Servicios Sociales Inc | Community health and supportive services/youth services 231go! | $40,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Feeding people in need in rhode island | $40,000 |
| Skills for Rhode Island's Future | Prepare ri:advancing job readiness for rhode island youth | $40,000 |
| Sojourner House | Safety and support for victims of abuse | $40,000 |
| Vox Teen Communications | Vox teen voices | $40,000 |
| Family Connection of Easton | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Fill Ministries Inc | Program intake specialist | $35,000 |
| Always Home Inc | Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion of low-income families with minor children | $30,000 |
| Back to Basics Youth Education | Building a sustainable hub | $30,000 |
| Blessing House | General operations | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Operating support for st. Elizabeth center | $30,000 |
| Common Ground - the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal | Summer camp financial aid | $30,000 |
| Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire | Fpsnh operations | $30,000 |
| Feed My People Inc | Feed my people operations | $30,000 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Hunger relief in northern colorado | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest New England | Economic empowerment for new london and windham counties students | $30,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Growth of outreach and clinics in lorain county | $30,000 |
| Madonna Place Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| North County Lifeline Inc | Club crown heights | $30,000 |
| Phoenix Charter Academy Foundation | Pathways to healthcare careers for opportunity youth in lawrence | $30,000 |
| Steps Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Adoption Rhode Island | Pathway to success | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Chippewa Valley Inc | Supporting education and workforce preparation | $25,000 |
| Caring Heart Thrift Store Inc | Breaking cycles and building futures | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sundaram Nagarajan
- Barbara Raymond
- Dan Hopgood
- Stephen Lovass
- Sarah Siddiqui
- Srini Subramanian
- Joseph Kelley
Questions people ask
Does The Nordson Corporation Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nordson Corporation Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 159 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Nordson Corporation Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sundaram Nagarajan (President), Barbara Raymond (Secretary), Dan Hopgood (Treasurer (As of 2/25)) and Stephen Lovass (Director (Thru 4/25)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Nordson Corporation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.