The Payne Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Payne Fund is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $843,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$843,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $730,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $730,000 | 35 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $843,000 | 41 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Payne Fund 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 Payne Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $630,500 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 5 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | General | $75,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | We believe campaign | $75,000 |
| Decorative Arts Center of Ohio | Capital endownment | $60,000 |
| Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing | Manan k. Shaughnessy nurse leadership academy | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | African byzantine exhibit | $40,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Support its western reserve quality of life campaign | $30,000 |
| Decorative Arts Center of Ohio | Maintenance & repair of reese-peters house | $28,000 |
| Brevard Music Center | The thomas c bolton distinguished artist chair sponsored by thomas c. Bolton and the payne fund | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing | Manan k. Shaughnessy nurse leadership academy | $25,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Navigator care program | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Frances payne bolton viewshed fund | $25,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of NE Ohio | Renovate the organizations kitchen at broadway club | $25,000 |
| Brevard Music Center | The thomas c bolton distinguished artist chair sponsored by thomas c. Bolton and the payne fund | $25,000 |
| City Club of Cleveland | Guardians of free speech campaign | $25,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | General | $25,000 |
| Lakeview Cemetery Foundation | Trees & water works | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Frances payne bolton viewshed fund | $25,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | We believe campaign | $25,000 |
| Brevard Music Center | Scholarships for cleveland institute of music students | $20,000 |
| The Carter Center | General | $15,000 |
| Theatre du Reve | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Asheville Symphony Orchestra | Amadeus festival | $12,500 |
| Cleveland Council of World Affairs | Support ccwa's education programs | $12,500 |
| Cleveland Council of World Affairs | Grant | $12,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | African byzantine exhibit | $10,000 |
| Community Land Trust Association (Clam) | Provide rent support and low income housing needs in point reyes | $10,000 |
| Hospitality Homes | One apartment | $7,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust (Malt) | Malt's work in land conservation | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Multiplier for Maven's Notebook | Support the role the web page plays as a news aggregator informing about environmental issues pertaining to water in california | $5,000 |
| Enterprise for Youth | Grant to enterprise for youth to continue environmental stewardship in buena vista park | $5,000 |
| People's Health & Wellness Clinic | Ekg machines | $5,000 |
| West Marin Community Servives | Grant | $5,000 |
| Asheville Symphony Orchestra | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Asheville Symphony Orchestra | Cim reception | $2,500 |
| Asheville Symphony Orchestra | Youth orchestra | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Travel expenses | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenyon C Bolton III
- Oliver C Gratry
- William B Bolton
- Barbara B Gratry
- Hugh B Bolton
- Kim Scott
- Frances B Wilmerding
Questions people ask
Does The Payne Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Payne Fund give?
$843,000 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Payne Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenyon C Bolton III (Vice President), Oliver C Gratry (Vice President), William B Bolton (Treasurer) and Barbara B Gratry (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Payne Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.