The Twenty First Century Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Twenty First Century Foundation is a private foundation in Monroeville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $384,010. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$384,010
- Assets$51.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $2.0 million | 111 | $41.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 100 | $45.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 105 | $51.2 million |
How to apply
The Twenty First Century 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 Twenty First Century Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 103 | $2.2 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meijer | Gift cards | $384,010 |
| The Salvation Army - Norwalk | Food/clothing/supplies | $280,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Client assistance fund, gift cards | $210,000 |
| Norwalk Arts Center | Renovation | $100,000 |
| Monroeville Athletic Boosters | Marsh field revitalization | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Annual fund, school improvements | $90,000 |
| Oh-Go | Food, gift card for homeless | $35,000 |
| Monroeville High School | Foundation scholarship | $31,250 |
| Norwalk Area United Fund | Imagination library | $30,000 |
| Norwalk Catholic School | Roof replacement | $30,000 |
| Ehove Career Center | Scholarship | $28,000 |
| Seneca East Local Schools | Cross country event | $27,000 |
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Bellevue Alumni Association | Memorial scholarship | $25,000 |
| Erie County Job Family Services | Foster care fund | $25,000 |
| Firelands Habitat for Humanity | Home building supplies | $25,000 |
| Huron County Job and Family Service | Foster care fund | $25,000 |
| Sandusky Co Job and Family | Foster care fund | $25,000 |
| Seneca County Job Family | Foster care fund | $25,000 |
| Seneca Habitat for Humanity | Home building supplies | $25,000 |
| Huron County Jr Fair Livestock | Sponsor 4-h projects | $24,033 |
| Norwalk High School | Foundation scholarship & robotics | $23,200 |
| Starting Point Outreach Center | Rent and utilities assitance | $22,000 |
| Seneca East High School | Foundation scholarship | $21,000 |
| Bellevue United Select Fund | Local non-profit support | $20,000 |
| Huron County Humane Society | Animal assistance/operations | $20,000 |
| St Paul High School | Foundation scholarship | $20,000 |
| Tiffin Seneca United Way | Local nonprofit support | $20,000 |
| Care Share of Erie County | Pantry supply/food | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Crisis assistance, housing, meals | $15,000 |
| Erie County Humane Society | Animal assistance/operations | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Sandusky | Animal assistance/operations | $15,000 |
| Norwalk Area Food Bank | Pantry supply/food | $15,000 |
| Sandusky Bay Kiwanis Foundation | Stuff the bus school supplies | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Pantry supply/food | $15,000 |
| Seneca County Humane Society | Animal assistance | $15,000 |
| Individual | Gift cards for homeless | $15,000 |
| Individual | Community health | $15,000 |
| Immaculate Conception School | School improvements, tuition | $13,000 |
| Plymouth-Shiloh Food Bank | Pantry supply/food | $13,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Bores
- Mary L Bores
Questions people ask
Does The Twenty First Century Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Twenty First Century Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Twenty First Century Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Bores (Trustee) and Mary L Bores (Trustee).
What does The Twenty First Century Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and education.