The Fortney Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Olmsted, Ohio · EIN 20-8082606 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$88K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,250.
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
33% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | Skokie, IL | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Kidney Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $9,000 |
| Coalition to Cure Caplain 3 | Westport, CT | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $6,000 |
| The City Mission Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $5,250 |
| Friendship APL | Elyria, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity School | Avon, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Palestinian Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| The Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $3,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General Operating | $2,250 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Rocky River Assistance Program | Rocky River, OH | General Operating | $2,000 |
| The Cleveland Music School Settlement | Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Knowledge is Cancers Krypton | Rocky River, OH | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Inc | Lakewood, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Independence, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Sierra's Haven for New and Used Pets | Portsmouth, OH | General Operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $86,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611569349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8082606
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.