Third Federal Foundation
Accepts applications
Third Federal Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$35.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.9 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 | $4.7 million | 112 | $36.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 91 | $33.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 101 | $35.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Third Federal Foundation Co Emily T 7007 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105-1441 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 641-7270 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in written form and include information concerning the nature of the request, the charitable or educational purpose for which the grant will be utilized, and informatin concerning the requesting organization's charitable and/or educational programs. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. The foundation will evaluate requests in a timely manner. |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to organizations operating charitable and educational programs that qualify as section 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation generally will provide grants with respect to community development, and the foundation supports various programs for the redevelopment of economically depressed areas and neighborhoods, including the area near the offices of third federal. The second such area of emphasis is education where the foundation supports various initiatives at the primary, secondary and post secondary levels which raise the aspriations of students in the community and programs that enhance knowledge in specific areas such as economics, communications, business, and public speaking as well as initiatives that enhance the dissemination of information necessary to support education. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Third Federal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 76 | $2.3 million |
| Florida | 23 | $462,500 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central Catholic High School | Charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| St Stanislaus | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| University Settlement | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Jennings Center for Older Adults | Charitable purpose | $88,000 |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| City Year Cleveland | Charitable purpose | $65,000 |
| America Scores Cleveland | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Slavic Village Development | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| CHN Housing Partners | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Family Connections | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Unity of Fla | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Housing Foundation of America | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Rhondas Kiss | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland | Charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Housing and Education Alliance Inc | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Neighborhood Home Solutions | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| The Haven Home | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Harmony House | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Open Door Academy | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Smart Development Inc | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Urban League of Palm Beach County | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Another Chance of Ohio | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Arts Impact | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| El Centro de Servicios Sociales Inc | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| First Tee of Cleveland | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Jones Road Development Corp | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Resource Cleveland | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Urban League of Broward County Inc | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Hfla of Northeast Ohio | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Pregnant With Possibilities | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Towards Employment Inc | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc A Stefanski
- Emily Thome
- Daniel Weir
- John Marino
- Robert A Fiala
- Terri Owens-Johnson
- Sarah Grosso
- Kitty Danckers
Questions people ask
Does Third Federal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. The foundation will evaluate requests in a timely manner..
How much does Third Federal Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Third Federal Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc A Stefanski (Chairman & Director), Emily Thome (President), Daniel Weir (Director) and John Marino (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Third Federal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.