The Business of Good Foundation
Historical FunderAshtabula, Ohio · EIN 34-1973248 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $17,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANDREA BUSHWEILER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2838, ASHTABULA OH 44005 |
| Phone | 4409903964 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE MADE IN THE FORM OF A WRITTEN REQUEST, INCLUDING PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS AND AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO USE THE FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO OCT 15TH FOR CONSIDERATION BY DEC 31ST OF THE CURRENT YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
7% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Change Incorporated | Columbus, OH | General operations | $595,000 |
| Neo Fund | Ashtabula, OH | General operations | $337,000 |
| America Mentors | Columbus, OH | General operations | $330,000 |
| Go Community Development Corporation | Ashtabula, OH | General operations | $17,000 |
| St Matthew's House | Naples, FL | General operations | $10,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $7,210 |
| First Tee of Cleveland | Newburgh Heights, OH | General operations | $5,000 |
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $5,000 |
| West Side Catholic Center | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ashtabula County District Library Foundation Inc | Ashtabula, OH | General operations | $3,000 |
| Birthright Inc | Mentor, OH | General operations | $3,000 |
| Geneva Food Pantry | Geneva, OH | General operations | $1,000 |
| After School Discovery | Ashtabula, OH | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,319,210 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,652,927 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,406,334 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630849349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1973248
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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