The Nord Family Foundation

EIN 341595929

Cleveland, OH 44114 |(440) 984-3939

https://WWW.NORDFF.ORG
Total Given 2018–2024
$60.3M
2,061 grants · $8.6M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$16K
typical small grants · $2K–$50K
grant size
51%
supporter · 329/642 multi-year
repeat
$178.3M
Assets (2024)
642
Distinct Recipients

About

OHIO REQUIRES ANNUAL REPORTS TO BE FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FURNISH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WITH A COPY OF THIS FORM 990-PF AS A PART OF THE ANNUAL REPORT.

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person LATINA KIMBROUGH
Phone (440) 984-3939
Deadlines TRUSTEES USUALLY MEET IN FEB, JUN AND OCT AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED 10 WEEKS PRIOR.
How to Apply APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN FORM AND SHOULD CONTAIN: 1) NAME OF THE APPLICANT AGENCY AND A STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY'S FUNCTION 2) A LIST OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS 3) A STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT 4) A BUDGET SHOWING EXPENDITURES AND INCOME FROM THE AGENCY AND SEPERATELY FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT 5) A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LETTER OF DETERMINATION FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
Restrictions THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE QUALIFIED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED SEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS DESCRIBED IN SEC 170(C)(1). THE FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY CONCERNED WITH LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO AND COMMUNITIES IN WHICH NORD FAMILY MEMBERS RESIDE. THE FOUNDATION IS ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN PROJECTS THAT BRING OPPORTUNITY TO UNDER-RESOURCED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES, STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF FAMILIES, AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF PEOPLE'S LIVES. LEADING PROGRAM AREAS OF INTEREST ARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, CIVIC AFFAIRS, EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS BOTH PROGRAM AND CAPITAL GRANT REQUESTS. FUNDS ARE USUALLY GRANTED FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD, BUT MULTI-YEAR PROPOSALS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2018 $9.7M $140.0M $11.4M 365
2019 N/A $169.2M $6.7M N/A
2020 $8.3M $190.8M $17.5M 369
2021 $9.3M $220.5M $13.6M 312
2022 $10.2M $187.0M $6.9M 334
2023 $11.4M $198.0M $14.6M 345
2024 $11.5M $178.3M $10.3M 336

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 2061 grants on record

Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$16K
Average
$29K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$375K

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

1.0% of US grants · Rank #9 of 31 states $66K across 20 grants 1 of 254 counties

Top 1 counties

  1. 1 Clay 20 grants · $66K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (2,061 total)

Purpose
Oberlin Center for the Arts Oberlin, OH $375,000 IN CONTINUED SUPPORT OF CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ARTS PROGRAMS IN LORAIN COUNTY 2018
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County Lorain, OH $361,284 TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COORDINATED COLLECTIVE RESPONSE TO THE OPIATE/OPIOID CRISIS IN... 2018
Community Foundation of Lorain County Elyria, OH $300,000 MATCHING - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio Lorain, OH $225,000 IN CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE LORAIN COUNTY PARTNER HUNGER-RELIEF NETWORK ANNUAL BUDGET AND TOWARD PANTRYTRAK POVERTY... 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio Lorain, OH $225,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio Lorain, OH $225,000 CONTINUED SUPPORT OF INCREASING FOOD RESOURCES TO LORAIN COUNTY 2023
Catholic Health Partners Foundation Cincinnati, OH $200,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS CENTER AT MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, OVER THREE YEARS 2018
El Centro De Servicios Sociales Lorain, OH $200,000 IN CONTINUED SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, OVER THREE YEARS 2018
Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc Cleveland, OH $200,000 TOWARD CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN LORAIN COUNTY 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio Lorain, OH $175,000 CONTINUED SUPPORT OF INCREASING FOOD RESOURCES TO LORAIN COUNTY 2024
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH $160,000 POSTSECONDARY ACCESS INITIATIVE IN LORAIN COUNTY 2022
Educational Service Center of Lorain County Elyria, OH $160,000 IN CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE SCHOLASTIC GAMES OF LORAIN COUNTY 2022
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Cleveland, OH $160,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH $160,000 CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE POSTSECONDARY ACCESS INITIATIVE IN LORAIN COUNTY 2023
College Now Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH $160,000 CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE POSTSECONDARY INITIATIVE IN LORAIN COUNTY 2024
El Centro De Servicios Sociales Inc Lorain, OH $150,000 CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022
Lorain County Community College Foundation Elyria, OH $150,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AND THE COMMODORE COMEBACK PROGRAM 2022
Lorain County Community College Foundation Elyria, OH $150,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AND THE COMMODORE COMEBACK PROGRAM 2021
Lorain County Health & Dentistry Lorain, OH $150,000 PURCHASE OF DENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR NEW SITE IN ELYRIA 2021
Lorain County Health & Dentistry Lorain, OH $150,000 SUPPORT OF INCREASED ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN NORTH RIDGEVILLE 2021
The Road to Hope Inc Elyria, OH $150,000 MATCHING - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2021
El Centro De Servicios Sociales Inc Lorain, OH $150,000 CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, OVER TWO YEARS 2023
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Cleveland, OH $150,000 CONTINUED SUPPORT OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS, OVER TWO YEARS 2023
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc Westerville, OH $150,000 FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE NORD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND PILOT SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2023
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Cleveland, OH $150,000 CONTINUED SUPPORT OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS, OVER TWO YEARS 2023