Freeman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-6572280 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$465K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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
13% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock It Out | Lakewood, OH | General support | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks | Cleveland, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks Zoo | Cleveland, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Ideastream | Clevealand, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Edwins Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| Legal Aid of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| Newbridge Cleveland Center for Arts and Technology | Cleveland, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| The Music Settlement | Cleveland, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| Animal Protection League | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Ccf Lgptq Care | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (Crcc) | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| First Tee | Newburgh Heights, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| First Year Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Journey Center | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Magnolia Clubhouse | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Ohio City Bicycle | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Pals for Healing | Independence, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Cleveland, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Beachwood, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Carolina Poodle | Pacolet, SC | General support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Marilyn's Voice | Mentor, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| The Marshal Project | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Towards Employement | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Scholarship | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited (You) | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Fire Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| Canines Helping Independent People | Canton, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Mary Dugan Center Supporting Organization | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Rise Up Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $465,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641769349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6572280
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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