The Podiatry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Podiatry Foundation is a private foundation in Berea, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $570,362 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$570,362
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$24.0 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $210,180 the year before.
80% 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 | $326,442 | 25 | $21.8 million |
| 2023 | $210,180 | 16 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $570,362 | 20 | $24.0 million |
How to apply
The Podiatry 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 Podiatry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $284,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $73,018 |
| New York | 2 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $12,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Annual pledge | $250,000 |
| Foundation for Podiatric Education | Student enrollment initiative | $50,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University | Lower extremity peripheral nerve variations research grant | $32,768 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Research project | $30,000 |
| American Podiatric Medical Association | Annual scientific meeting 2024 | $25,000 |
| American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons | Acfas registry initiative | $21,500 |
| Midwest Podiatry Conference | Midwest podiatry conference 2024 | $18,750 |
| Ca Podiatric Medical Association | Western foot & ankle conference 2024 | $15,000 |
| New York Podiatric Medical Association | Ny25 clinical conference | $15,000 |
| Boston Scores | Love to play campaign | $10,000 |
| FL Podiatric Medical Society | Sam clinical conference 2025 | $9,000 |
| Des Moines University | Optimal fixation for subtalar joint research grant and bimalleolar ankle fracture research grant | $8,700 |
| Barry University | Medical mission trip 2025 | $6,000 |
| Penn Presbyterian | Mis vs. Tos research project | $5,250 |
| TX Podiatric Medical Association | Annual conference 2024 and southwest foot & ankle conference 2024 | $4,750 |
| Iowa Podiatric Medical Society | Heartland foot & ankle conference 2024 | $3,500 |
| MN Podiatric Medical Association | Twin cities foot & aankle conference 2024 | $3,500 |
| NW Oh Association for Podiatric Medicine | Holy toledo seminar | $2,500 |
| Ga Podiatric Medical Association | Gpma annual ga summit 2024 | $2,000 |
| Oh Foot & Ankle Medical Foundation | Wound care seminar 2024 | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas V Epp
- Alan Block
- Eugene M Pascarella
- Henry B Green
- James Migliotta
- Richard A Ransom
- Scott Richter
- Steven J Berlin
- David R Nicolanti
- Jon Carlson
- Gerry Maher
- Victoria Newman
- Nicki Nigro
- Nilin Rao
Questions people ask
Does The Podiatry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Podiatry Foundation give?
$570,362 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs The Podiatry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas V Epp (Chairman), Alan Block (Board Member), Eugene M Pascarella (Executive Director) and Henry B Green (Board Member - Emeritas) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Podiatry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.