Third Federal Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 20-8467212 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.8M
Organizations funded101
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$35.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THIRD FEDERAL FOUNDATION CO EMILY T |
|---|---|
| Address | 7007 BROADWAY AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 441051441 |
| Phone | 2166417270 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN FORM AND INCLUDE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST, THE CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT WILL BE UTILIZED, AND INFORMATIN CONCERNING THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. THE FOUNDATION WILL EVALUATE REQUESTS IN A TIMELY MANNER. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT QUALIFY AS SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY WILL PROVIDE GRANTS WITH RESPECT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREAS AND NEIGHBORHOODS, INCLUDING THE AREA NEAR THE OFFICES OF THIRD FEDERAL. THE SECOND SUCH AREA OF EMPHASIS IS EDUCATION WHERE THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS INITIATIVES AT THE PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND POST SECONDARY LEVELS WHICH RAISE THE ASPRIATIONS OF STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE IN SPECIFIC AREAS SUCH AS ECONOMICS, COMMUNICATIONS, BUSINESS, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING AS WELL AS INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT EDUCATION. |
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
24% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central Catholic High School | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| St Stanislaus | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| University Settlement | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Jennings Center for Older Adults | Garfield Heights, OH | Charitable purpose | $88,000 |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Clearwater, FL | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| City Year Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $65,000 |
| America Scores Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Slavic Village Development | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Chn Housing Partners | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Family Connections | Shaker Hts, OH | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Unity of Fla | Hollywood, FL | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Housing Foundation of America | Pembroke Prines, FL | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Rhondas Kiss | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Housing and Education Alliance Inc | Tampa, FL | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Neighborhood Home Solutions | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| The Haven Home | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Harmony House | Akron, OH | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Open Door Academy | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Smart Development Inc | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Urban League of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Another Chance of Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Arts Impact | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| El Centro de Servicios Sociales Inc | Lorain, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| First Tee of Cleveland | Newburgh Heights, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Jones Road Development Corp | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Resource Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Urban League of Broward County Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Hfla of Northeast Ohio | Beachwood, OH | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Pregnant With Possibilities | Bedford, OH | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Towards Employment Inc | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Broadway School of Music & the Arts | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Motogo | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| New Directions Inc | Pepper Pike, OH | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Rid-All Green Partnership | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Global Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| Beat the Streets | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Center for Arts Inspired Learning | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Congregations | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Legalworks | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Open M Foundation | Akron, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| United Way Suncoast | Tampa, FL | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Village Collective | Garfield Heights, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Bluecoats Inc | Rocky River, OH | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Collier County | Naples, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Housing Solutions | Cleveland, OH | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 101 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,771,421 | 101 |
| 2024 | $3,928,200 | 91 |
| 2023 | $4,680,421 | 112 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642049349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8467212
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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