Deaconess Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1372066 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$65.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $75,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towards Employment | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs, deb vesy systems change champion award | $245,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $222,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $220,000 |
| Cleveland Center for Arts & Technology (Dba Newbridge) | Cleveland, OH | Healthcare training programs and healthcare sector partnership | $100,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $100,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $90,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Works | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $80,000 |
| Ohio Guidestone | Berea, OH | Operating support for workforce 360 | $80,000 |
| The Centers for Families & Children | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $80,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $75,000 |
| Resource Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $75,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $75,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp | New York, NY | Workforce programs | $70,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities | New York, NY | Workforce programs | $50,000 |
| Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute | Cleveland, OH | Management fellowship at edwins | $50,000 |
| Magnet | Cleveland, OH | Manufacturing sector partnership | $50,000 |
| Saint Martin de Porres High School | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $45,000 |
| The Spanish American Committee | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $45,000 |
| Beat the Streets Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $35,000 |
| The Mcgregor Foundation | East Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $31,000 |
| Tri-C Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Workforce programs | $30,000 |
| Collaborate Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Presidents fund | $20,000 |
| Esperanza Inc | Cleveland, OH | Presidents fund | $10,000 |
| Ohio Excels | Columbus, OH | Presidents fund | $10,000 |
| The Teaching Cleveland Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | Presidents fund | $10,000 |
| Archwood United Church of Christ | Cleveland, OH | 2025 mission outreach | $4,500 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Westlake, OH | 2025 mission outreach | $3,500 |
| Clague Road United Church of Christ | North Olmsted, OH | 2025 mission outreach | $3,500 |
| Denison Avenue United Church of Christ | Cleveland, OH | 2025 mission outreach | $3,500 |
| Dover Congregational United Church of Christ | Westlake, OH | 2025 mission outreach | $3,500 |
| Imani United Church of Christ | Euclid, OH | 2025 mission outreach | $3,500 |
| Middleburg Heights Community United Church of Christ | Middleburg Heights, OH | Food assistance, purchase daily necessities | $3,500 |
| Mt Zion Congregational Church Ucc | Cleveland, OH | Christian business league | $3,500 |
| Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ | Cleveland, OH | Pilgrim food pantry | $3,500 |
| Ridge Road United Church of Christ | Parma, OH | Ministry outreach to assist families | $3,500 |
| Saint Paul's Community Church | Cleveland, OH | Neighbor outreach | $3,500 |
| Strongsville United Church of Christ | Strongsville, OH | Free lunch for all | $3,500 |
| West Park United Church of Christ | Cleveland, OH | West park ucc community cupboard | $3,500 |
| Lyndhurst Community of Faith | Cleveland, OH | Richmond heights school district culinary club | $3,000 |
| Federated United Church of Christ | Chagrin Falls, OH | 2025 mission outreach | $1,600 |
| Saint Peter United Church of Christ | Seven Hills, OH | Parma mutual ministries | $1,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,950,500 | 41 |
| 2024 | $1,994,000 | 47 |
| 2023 | $2,258,798 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631549349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1372066
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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