John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyToledo, Ohio · EIN 45-3987947 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.6M
Organizations funded147
Typical grant$12,900
Total assets$60M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $30,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic South Initiative | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $230,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $225,000 |
| Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity | Maumee, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $176,000 |
| Day 52 Inc Dba Art Tatum Zone | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $130,000 |
| Fair Housing Opportunitie of Northwest Ohio Inc Dba the Fair Housing Cent | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $130,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo Co Administrative Center | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $107,500 |
| Lucas County Land Revitalization Corporation Dba Lucas County Land Bank | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $105,000 |
| Rural Lisc | New York, NY | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Connecting Kids to Meals | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $60,775 |
| East Toledo Family Center | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $60,000 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $60,000 |
| Tutorsmart Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $60,000 |
| Toledo Public Schools Foundation | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $55,000 |
| American Library Association | Chicago, IL | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo Dba YMCA of Greater Tol | Sylvania, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $42,500 |
| The Leipsic Community Center | Leipsic, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $41,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $38,453 |
| Aurora Project | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Baby University | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Beach House Inc Dba Leading Families Home | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Believe Center | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Bgsu Foundation Inc Co Mileti Alumni Center | Bowling Green, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Brown Bag Food Project | Bowling Green, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Equality Toledo | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Family Promise of Lima Allen County | Lima, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Findlay Hope House for the Homeless | Findlay, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Great Lakes Community Action Partnership | Fremont, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Hospital Council of Nortwest Ohio | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Learning Ladder Foundation | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Legal Aid of Western Ohio Inc | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Liberty Center of Sandusky County | Fremont, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Lisc Toledo | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Lucas Housing Services Corporation | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Toledo | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission | Defiance, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Open Arms Transformation Living | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Pathway Inc | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Perrysburg Heights Community Association | Perrysburg, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Sandusky County Habitat for Humanity | Fremont, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| St Mark's Lutheran Church | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| The Program Inc | Maumee, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Toledo Day Nursery | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Toledo Design Collective | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Toledo Grows Inc | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Toledo Lucas County Homeless Board | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Toledo School for the Arts | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Toledo Tomorrow | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Urban Wholistics | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Besn X Community | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $28,500 |
| Partners in Education | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $28,000 |
| Cocoon Shelter | Bowling Green, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $27,500 |
| Bethany House Services Inc | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $26,400 |
| Harbor | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $26,200 |
| Arts Commission of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $26,000 |
| City Mission of Findlay | Findlay, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $25,200 |
| Center of Hope Family Services Inc | Toledo, OH | To support the charitable mission of the organization | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 147 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,614,778 | 147 |
| 2024 | $2,113,600 | 150 |
| 2023 | $1,270,700 | 132 |
| 2022 | $521,500 | 55 |
| 2021 | $156,100 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3987947
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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