Cardinal Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyKirtland Hills, Ohio · EIN 81-5131853 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$123K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $47,000 |
| Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| St Judes | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Kirtland Country Club Caddie Program | Willoughby, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $7,579 |
| St Huberts | Kirtland Hills, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $7,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| Garfield Endowed Scholarship | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| Deepwood Foundation | Mentor, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted operating funds | $5,000 |
| Jack Gives Back | Bay Village, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,000 |
| Scott Hamilton Cares | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted operating funds | $4,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Shaker Heights, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $3,000 |
| Holden Botanical Gardens | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| K9 for Heroes | Painesville, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| The City Mission Laura's Home | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Velo Sano | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
| Special Spaces Cleveland | Parma, OH | Unrestricted operating funds | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,579 | 17 |
| 2024 | $164,231 | 20 |
| 2023 | $117,979 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611949349100061
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5131853
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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