The Park Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Park Foundation is a private foundation in Medina, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$80.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 70 | $65.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 68 | $74.6 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 74 | $80.2 million |
How to apply
The Park 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 Park Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 25 | $1.1 million |
| Nevada | 2 | $1.0 million |
| California | 5 | $764,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $700,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $415,000 |
| Oregon | 16 | $360,200 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $175,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $97,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic - Keep Memory Alive | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Scripps Research Translational Institute | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $500,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $250,000 |
| The Park Academy | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $200,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Awareness | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Carson Scholars Fund | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Miso-Miami Symphony Orchestra | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| South Florida PBS Inc | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| St Stephen's Church | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Light House Guild for the Blind | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $97,000 |
| Allegheny Health Network | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $75,000 |
| Cochran Hose Company | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $75,000 |
| Hdsa North East Ohio | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $55,000 |
| Tiger Woods Charity Event Corporation | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $54,000 |
| City of Canton | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| City of Canton | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Edgeworth Police Department | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Medina City Fire Department | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Medina County Historical Society | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Medina Police Department | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Medina Township Police Department | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Montville Police Department | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Riverbend Farm Foundation | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Sewickley Borough Police Department | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Teton Village Special Fire District | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Ballet | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $35,000 |
| Clearview Legacy Foundation | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $25,000 |
| Gateway to Heaven Church of God in Christ | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $25,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $25,000 |
| Hope Kids | Charitble contribution - general operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond P Park
- Dan K Park
- Kelly C Park
- Piper A Park
- Patrick M Park
- Ricky L Bertram
Questions people ask
Does The Park Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Park Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Park Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond P Park (President), Dan K Park (Vice President), Kelly C Park (Vice President, Treasurer) and Piper A Park (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Park Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.