The Turtle Plastics Foundation
Invitation OnlyLorain, Ohio · EIN 37-1863325 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$148K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$208K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
45% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund | Columbus, OH | Donation | $50,000 |
| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation | Crofton, MD | Donation | $12,500 |
| Renee Jones Empowerment | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $11,300 |
| Signal Ohio | Columbus, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation | San Angelo, TX | Donation | $7,500 |
| National Clean Water Collective Inc | Springfield Gardens, NY | Donation | $7,500 |
| Cleveland Blind Bowling League | Maple Heights, OH | Instructional Donation | $7,005 |
| Cleveland Buckeye Blind Bowling League | Avon Lake, OH | Donation | $5,500 |
| Hccef | Iowa Falls, IA | Donation | $5,000 |
| IL Fire Service Institute Univ of Illinois | Champaign, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Literary Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| League of Womens Voters | Bratenahl, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Nalinikids Inc | Pipersville, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Thrive for Change | Lakewood, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Blind Bowlers Association | Maple Heights, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Mama Moses the Underground Railroad | Lillington, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| National Child Safety Council | Elyria, OH | Donation | $900 |
| Firefighters Cancer Support Network | Burbank, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Wardell Volunteer Fire Dept | Wardell, MO | Donation | $500 |
| West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church | Rocky River, OH | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,705 | 20 |
| 2023 | $78,530 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349101469
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1863325
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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