Firstenergy Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-6514181 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.2M
Organizations funded151
Typical grant$1,375
Total assets$133.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,775.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AMANDA MERTENS CAMPBELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 76 S MAIN ST, AKRON OH 44308 |
| Phone | 3308053892 |
| Form and materials | ONE OR TWO PAGE LETTER STATING THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, ORGANIZATION AND NEED FOR GRANT, ETC. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES, APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE CONTINENTAL US & INCLUDE HEALTH WELFARE, EDUCATION OR ART. |
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
58% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Newark, DE | Benevity community impact fund | $5,323,823 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina | Akron, OH | Health & Safety | $353,981 |
| United Way of Berks County | Reading, PA | Health & Safety | $161,841 |
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | Health & Safety | $137,970 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | Cleveland, OH | Health & Safety | $100,100 |
| Akron 200 Inc | Akron, OH | Civic | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Stow, OH | Civic | $100,000 |
| Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation Inc | Akron, OH | Arts & Culture | $100,000 |
| Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio | Brecksville, OH | Civic | $85,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund | Cleveland, OH | Health & Safety | $57,564 |
| Akron Childrens Museum | Akron, OH | Education | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc | Columbus, OH | Health & Safety | $48,077 |
| Tygart Valley United Way Inc | Fairmont, WV | Health & Safety | $42,725 |
| United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties Inc | Morgantown, WV | Health & Safety | $35,371 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County Inc | Canton, OH | Health & Safety | $31,402 |
| The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | Civic | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland Fund | Chardon, OH | Health & Safety | $19,592 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | Health & Safety | $17,716 |
| United Way of Erie County | Erie, PA | Health & Safety | $15,922 |
| United Way of Washington County Maryland Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Health & Safety | $15,899 |
| United Way of Franklin County | Chambersburg, PA | Health & Safety | $13,035 |
| County United Way Inc | Cumberland, MD | Health & Safety | $12,819 |
| The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | Health & Safety | $12,802 |
| United Way of Allen County Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Health & Safety | $12,500 |
| United Way of the Southern Alleghenies | Johnstown, PA | Health & Safety | $11,876 |
| United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Inc | Wooster, OH | Health & Safety | $11,816 |
| United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc | Eatontown, NJ | Health & Safety | $11,657 |
| Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio Inc | Cleveland, OH | Education | $11,545 |
| United Way of Washington County | Washington, PA | Health & Safety | $11,526 |
| United Way of Northern New Jersey Inc | Bridgewater, NJ | Health & Safety | $11,065 |
| United Way of Portage County Inc | Ravenna, OH | Health & Safety | $10,903 |
| United Way of York County | York, PA | Health & Safety | $10,709 |
| Hospice of Washington County Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Housing | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lancaster County | Lancaster, PA | Health & Safety | $9,915 |
| United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Inc | Martinsburg, WV | Health & Safety | $9,230 |
| United Way of Greater Lorain County | Lorain, OH | Health & Safety | $8,360 |
| United Way of Lake County Inc | Mentor, OH | Health & Safety | $6,444 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation | Akron, OH | Health & Safety | $5,775 |
| United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County | Salem, OH | Health & Safety | $5,248 |
| United Way of Harrison County Inc | Clarksburg, WV | Health & Safety | $5,128 |
| The Im Able Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | Education | $5,003 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Macedonia, OH | Civic | $5,000 |
| United Way of Mercer County | Hermitage, PA | Health & Safety | $4,200 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area | Vienna, VA | Health & Safety | $4,167 |
| United Way of Lawrence County | New Castle, PA | Civic | $4,111 |
| United Way of Richland County | Mansfield, OH | Health & Safety | $4,079 |
| United Way of Trumbull County | Warren, OH | Health & Safety | $4,037 |
| United Way Alliance of the Mid Ohio Valley Inc | Parkersburg, WV | Health & Safety | $3,966 |
| St Marys Area United Way | Saint Marys, PA | Health & Safety | $3,911 |
| United Way of Beaver County Incorporated | Monaca, PA | Health & Safety | $3,892 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Arts & Culture | $3,500 |
| Centre County United Way | State College, PA | Civic | $3,229 |
| United Way of Huntingdon County Fund | Huntingdon, PA | Health & Safety | $3,172 |
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Health & Safety | $3,095 |
| United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley | Winchester, VA | Health & Safety | $3,025 |
| St Sebastian Parish Foundation | Akron, OH | Civic | $3,000 |
| Pocono Mountains United Way | Stroudsburg, PA | Health & Safety | $2,996 |
| United Way of Frederick County Incorporated | Frederick, MD | Health & Safety | $2,673 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Cleveland, OH | Education | $2,500 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association | Peninsula, OH | Civic | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 151 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,165,300 | 151 |
| 2023 | $5,276,512 | 214 |
| 2022 | $9,269,468 | 1,181 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102166
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6514181
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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