Frederick W and Janet P Dorn Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1653306 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$332K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $45,000 |
| Beck Center for the Arts | Lakewood, OH | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Centers | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operatin support | $25,000 |
| Lake Erie Nature & Science Center | Bay Village, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $25,000 |
| City Mission | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $20,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Foodbank | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $20,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Scholarship non-traditional students | $20,000 |
| Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve | Richfield, OH | Preserve amity and north houses | $20,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $20,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $20,000 |
| Pine Ridge Middle School | Naples, FL | Lunch lounge, stud incent, prof dev | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $15,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children | Highland Hills, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $10,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted oper support-orchestra | $10,000 |
| National Museum of the Great Lakes | Toledo, OH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Acts - Action in Community Through Service of Prince William | Dumfries, VA | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Christian Science Reading Room | Rocky River, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Sothwest Florida | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted operating support | $5,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Salute to educators event | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $323,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $271,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349101043
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1653306
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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