Palko Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMedina, Ohio · EIN 47-2285129 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$250
Total assets$769K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $500.
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
15% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $13,650 |
| Holy Name High School | Cleveland, OH | General unresticted donation | $7,600 |
| Crown Point Ecology Center | Bath, OH | General unresticted donation | $1,750 |
| Turner Syndrome Society | Houston, TX | General unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | General unrestriced donation | $1,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General unrestricted donation | $750 |
| Regina Health Center | Richfield, OH | General unrestricted donation | $750 |
| St Francis Xavier | Medina, OH | General unrestricted donation | $650 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | General unresticted donation | $500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| United Way | Medina, OH | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| First Tee of Cle | Newburgh Heights, OH | General unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $325 |
| American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride | Cleveland, OH | General unrestriced donation | $300 |
| The Salvation Army of Medina | Medina, OH | General unrestriced donation | $300 |
| Parma Animal Shelter | Parma, OH | General unrestricted donation | $300 |
| Achievement Centers for Children | Highland Heights, OH | General unresticted donation | $250 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital | Akron, OH | General unrestriced donation | $250 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Holy Family Parish | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| John Owen's Adventure | N Royalton, OH | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Nami National | Arlington, VA | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Umdf | Pittsburg, PA | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Magnet | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Padua Fransician High School | Parma, OH | General unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $225 |
| Down Sydrome Association | Independence, OH | General unrestricted donation | $200 |
| Ohio City Bicycle Coop | Cleveland, OH | General unrestriced donation | $150 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Columbus, OH | General unrestricted donation | $150 |
| Wags 4 Kids | Berea, OH | General unrestriced donation | $150 |
| The Ehrbar Angels | North Royalton, OH | General unrestricted donation | $150 |
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, OH | General unrestriced donation | $100 |
| Easterseals of Brecksville | Broadview Heights, OH | General unrestriced donation | $100 |
| Make a Wish | Phoenix, AZ | General unrestricted donation | $100 |
| Northeast Ohio SPCA | Cleveland, OH | General unrestricted donation | $100 |
| Southwest General Health Foundation | Middleburg Heights, OH | General unrestriced donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,650 | 39 |
| 2024 | $32,600 | 40 |
| 2023 | $26,400 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349101659
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2285129
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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