Walter W and Thelma M Born Foundation

Historical Funder

Columbus, Ohio · EIN 55-0869606 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$386K

Organizations funded5

Typical grant$100,000

Total assets$6.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $56,886 and $100,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

Contact	TOBY BLOSSOM
Address	HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 106 S MA, AKRON OH 44308
Phone	3303847314
Form and materials	HOSPITALS IN CLEVELAND, CANTON, AND AKRON, OHIO MUST DEMONSTRATE A FINANCIAL NEED.
Deadlines	NONE
Restrictions	FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED PROJECTS OR EQUIPMENT WHICH IS INTENDED TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE.

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.

Health2

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Ohio.

Ohio5

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation	Akron, OH	General operating	$100,000
The Metrohealth Foundation	Cleveland, OH	General operating	$100,000
Cleveland Clinic Foundation	Independence, OH	General operating	$100,000
Aultman Hospital	Canton, OH	General operating	$56,886
Summa Helath	Akron, OH	General operating	$28,874

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$385,760	5
2024	$292,750	6
2023	$217,517	3

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602469349100505
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0869606
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.