The Lorain Foundation
Historical FunderLorain, Ohio · EIN 34-1022034 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,588 and $6,673.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | COUNSELOR OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| Address | OFFICE, LORAIN OH 44055 |
| Phone | 4401111111 |
| Form and materials | PREPRINTED APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | PRIOR TO SPRING BREAK |
| Restrictions | GRADUATE OF A HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LORAIN |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Regional Foundation | Amherst, OH | Annual distribution | $9,277 |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Annual distribution | $6,950 |
| Lorain Jewish Welfare Fund | Lorain, OH | Annual distribution | $6,673 |
| Camp Ideas | Lorain, OH | Annual distribution | $4,000 |
| Lorain County Health & Dentistry | Lorain, OH | Discretionary annual | $3,000 |
| YWCA of Lorain | Lorain, OH | Annual distribution | $2,600 |
| Uh Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | Annual distribution | $1,588 |
| Agudath B'nai Israel Synagogue | Lorain, OH | Annual income - designee | $500 |
| Lorain Historical Society | Lorain, OH | Annual distribution | $476 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($19,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,064 | 18 |
| 2023 | $69,691 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105451
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1022034
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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