George W Codrington Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-6507457 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CRAIG R MARTHUS |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O THOMPSON HINE LLP 127 PUBLIC SQ, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 2129226844 |
| Form and materials | LETTER APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS |
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Public Market Corporation | Cleveland, OH | General | $125,000 |
| University Circle Inc | Cleveland, OH | General | $90,000 |
| The Music Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | General | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Metropolitan School District | Cleveland, OH | General | $50,000 |
| The City Club of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General | $32,500 |
| The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio | Beachwood, OH | General | $31,000 |
| Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH | General | $30,000 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Cleveland, OH | General | $27,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Esperanza Inc | Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Karamu House | Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Columbus, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | Cleveland, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $11,250 |
| Assembly for the Arts | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Business Volunteers Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Chn Housing Partners | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Leadership Center | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Digitalc | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Global Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center Development Center | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Land Studio | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Nature Center at Shaker Lakes | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| The Music Settlement | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| YMCA Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Lgbt Community Center of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Black Professionals Association | Cleveland, OH | General | $5,500 |
| The Cleveland Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $2,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $940,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $870,000 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6507457
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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