Ravenna United Fund Inc
Historical FunderRavenna, Ohio · EIN 34-1181769 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | David Hartley |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 426, Ravenna OH 44266 |
| RavennaUnitedFundgmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter listing specific needs and amount requested |
| Deadlines | Requests are reviewed monthly except Jul Aug and Dec and must be sent 30 days in advance |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to organzations that serve the Ravenna Community |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Ravenna | Ravenna, OH | Operations Budget | $10,000 |
| Ravenna Band Patrons | Ravenna, OH | Musical Arts / HS Marching Band Uniforms | $10,000 |
| Reed Memorial Library Foundation | Ravenna, OH | Fundraising 1000 Library Endowment 9000 | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Kent, OH | New House Construction-Ravenna Ave | $5,000 |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation | Mantua, OH | Heavy Duty Food Processor | $4,800 |
| Center of Hope | Ravenna, OH | Refrigeration Equipment | $4,000 |
| Raven Packs | Ravenna, OH | Food Bags / Food Insecurity | $4,000 |
| Ben Curtis Foundation | Kent, OH | Birdie Bags / Food Insecurity | $3,000 |
| McElrath Improv Corp | Ravenna, OH | Community Garden, Ballfield Upkeep | $3,000 |
| Ravenna Community Choir | Kent, OH | Operating Expenses, 50th Anniv Programming | $3,000 |
| City of Ravenna Parks & Recreation | Ravenna, OH | Safety Town Tarp Floor Covering | $2,880 |
| City of Ravenna Police Association | Ravenna, OH | Holiday SHOP WITH A COP | $2,500 |
| King Kennedy Community Center | Ravenna, OH | Summer Programming | $2,500 |
| Skeels-Mathews Community Center | Ravenna, OH | Summer Programming | $2,500 |
| Shepherd's House | Ravenna, OH | Shelter, Meals, Job-training, Generator | $2,250 |
| Ravenna Balloon-A-Fair | Ravenna, OH | Sponsorship of Childrens Parade | $2,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Ravenna, OH | Free Therapy Lab Testing | $1,500 |
| Safer Futures | Ravenna, OH | Hope in a Handbag / Victim Assistance | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,930 | 18 |
| 2024 | $56,250 | 19 |
| 2023 | $30,750 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611449349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1181769
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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