Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason Family Foundation
Historical FunderKirtland, Ohio · EIN 31-1497527 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PATRICIA GLEASON |
|---|---|
| Address | 9300 KIRTLAND CHARDON RD, KIRTLAND OH 44094 |
| Phone | 4406812000 |
| Form and materials | NOT LIMITED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Provide meals for the hungry in tampa bay | $12,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | Train guid dogs | $5,000 |
| Nia Program YWCA | Cleveland, OH | Provide safe housing | $5,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (Ocra) | New York, NY | Cancer support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic -Ovarian & Heart Research | Cleveland, OH | Sponsor medical research | $5,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Beachwood, OH | Cancer support and education | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Provide food to the hungry | $4,000 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic | Tampa, FL | Provide medical services to the uninsured | $4,000 |
| John Saunders Memorial Scholarship Fund | Tampa, FL | Provide scholarships for students from the usf college of business | $4,000 |
| Hunger Network | Cleveland, OH | Provide food to the hungry | $3,000 |
| Mary Lee's House | Tampa, FL | Prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Meals for elderly | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Assist homeless population | $3,000 |
| Curing Jm Foundation | Encinitas, CA | Research and support for patients with jm | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute | Cleveland, OH | Support medical research and education | $2,500 |
| Lake Humane Society | Mentor, OH | Provide care for pets in need | $2,000 |
| United Plant Savers | Rutland, OH | Support the protection of medicinal plants and fungi | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks Development Office | Cleveland, OH | Preservation | $1,000 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | Cleveland, OH | Sustain and grow community assets | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Provide care for pets in need | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642229349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1497527
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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