Vortex Foundation Lawrence Foster TTEE
Invitation OnlyPerrysburg, Ohio · EIN 34-6883855 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$713K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $500,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | Direct charitable support | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Direct charitable support | $25,000 |
| Toledo Museum Of Art | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $25,000 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $15,000 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $15,000 |
| Sunshine Foundation | Maumee, OH | Direct charitable support | $12,000 |
| AMI Kids | Tampa, FL | Direct charitable support | $10,000 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | Beaufort, SC | Direct charitable support | $10,000 |
| Toledo Community Foundation Friends Campaign | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $10,000 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Charleston, SC | Direct charitable support | $5,000 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | Beaufort, SC | Direct charitable support | $5,000 |
| YMCA Fort Meigs | Perrysburg, OH | Direct charitable support | $5,000 |
| USC Beaufort Festival Series | Beaufort, SC | Direct charitable support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Direct charitable support | $5,000 |
| The Cradle Foundation | Evanston, IL | Direct charitable support | $5,000 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $4,000 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $4,000 |
| Hospice of Northwest Ohio | Perrysburg, OH | Direct charitable support | $2,000 |
| Toledo Metroparks Foundation | Toledo, OH | Direct charitable support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $713,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $371,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513199349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6883855
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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