BMD Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 84-3660606 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BMD Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 East Market Street, Akron OH 44308 |
| Phone | 3302532758 |
| lswalko@bmdllc.com | |
| Form and materials | Amount Requested, proof of exempt status, description of program for which grant is being solicited. |
| Deadlines | On-Going |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Akron Foundation | Akron, OH | Donation | $43,750 |
| American Red Cross | Akron, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| Iapbc | Akron, OH | Donation | $9,500 |
| American Heart Association | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ohio Council for Home Care Hospice | Columbus, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| The University of Akron | Akron, OH | Donation | $3,500 |
| Akron Bar Association Foundation | Akron, OH | Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| GPD Group Employees Foundation | Akron, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Revere Schools Foundation | Copley, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Council of Friends Groups Akron Sum | Tallmadge, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| St Vincent Family Services | Columbus, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Buckeye Community Theatre | Medina, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| MS Society | Jacksonville, FL | Donation | $1,500 |
| ATHENA Akron Inc | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Childrens Servi | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Carson Strong Foundation | Stow, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Legal Aid | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $500 |
| International Hindi Association | Murfreesboro, TN | Donation | $500 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($55,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $93,840 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531339349101978
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3660606
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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