Vortex Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 34-6883855
Foundation Overview
Based in Perrysburg, OH, Vortex Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $3,996,100 to organizations in Florida, South Carolina and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 20 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
43% of grants are awarded in Ohio, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Toledo (68%), Perrysburg (17%), Maumee (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 129% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Vortex Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Toledo Metroparks Foundation | $1,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $4,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $12,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Ymca Fort Meigs | $5,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $25,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Usc Beaufort Festival Series | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | $500,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | $4,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Toledo Community Foundation Friends Campaign | $10,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Hospice Of Northwest Ohio | $2,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Toledo Museum Of Art | $25,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $15,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $12,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Low Country | $1,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $4,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $10,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Ymca Fort Meigs | $5,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $10,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Lowcountry | $15,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Usc Beaufort Festival Series | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | $250,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | $3,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | $10,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Northwest Ohio | $1,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Low Country | $1,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $4,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | $15,000 | Yemassee, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $10,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Ymca Fort Meigs | $5,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Trinity School Of Ministry | $15,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $10,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Lowcountry | $15,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Usc Beaufort Festival Series | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Lial Catholic School | $10,000 | Whitehouse, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | $316,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | $5,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Low Country | $1,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $4,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | $15,000 | Yemassee, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $15,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Ymca Fort Meigs | $5,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Trinity School Of Ministry | $10,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $8,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Lowcountry | $15,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Usc Beaufort Festival Series | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | $7,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries | $5,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | $250,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Holy Trinity Classical Christian School | $50,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Low Country | $1,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $6,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $4,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | $15,000 | Yemassee, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $15,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Ymca Fort Meigs | $5,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Trinity School Of Ministry | $10,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $8,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Lowcountry | $15,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Uscb Chamber Music Series | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | $5,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries | $6,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Toledo Community Foundation - Waterfall Fund | $500,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Low Country | $1,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Coastal Community Foundation | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Kidneys In Common Inc | $10,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $4,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Lowcountry Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | $50,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | $5,000 | Yemassee, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $25,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $4,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Tidewater Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Toledo Day Nursery | $2,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Ymca Fort Meigs | $5,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Trinity School Of Ministry | $10,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $5,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| United Way Of Lowcountry | $12,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Uscb Chamber Music Series | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | $400,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Ami Kids | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Low Country | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Fort Meigs Ymca | $5,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Caroline Hospice | $2,000 | Port Royal, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Good Grief Of Northwest Ohio | $5,000 | Holland, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $3,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $2,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Holy Trinity Classical Christian School | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Northwest Ohio | $50,100 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | $2,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | $20,000 | Yemassee, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $10,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $4,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Tidewater Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | $255,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Toledo Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Trinity School Of Ministry | $10,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $5,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| United Way Of Lowcountry | $12,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Usc Beaufort Festival Series | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Amikids Beaufort | $10,000 | Seabrook, SC, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Beaufort Film Society | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Black Swamp Conservancy | $3,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Lowcountry | $4,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy | $1,000 | Jamestown, NY, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Fort Meigs Ymca | $10,000 | Perrysburg, OH, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Friends Of Caroline Hospice | $2,000 | Port Royal, SC, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Good Grief Of Northwest Ohio | $5,000 | Holland, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $3,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Foundation | $2,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Hope Haven | $1,000 | Rock Valley, IA, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Island School Foundation | $1,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Lacuna Corporation | $25,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Maumee Valley Country Day School | $2,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | $15,000 | Yemassee, SC, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Sheldon Boys And Girls Club | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Sunshine Foundation | $10,000 | Maumee, OH, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | $155,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Trinity School Of Ministry Ann | $10,000 | Ambridge, PA, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
| United Way Of Greater Toledo | $5,000 | Toledo, OH, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| United Way Of Lowcountry | $11,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Uscb Festival - University Of South Carolina Beaufort | $5,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Direct Operating Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 34-6883855 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 132 WEST SECOND STREET Perrysburg, OH 43551-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Vortex Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Lawrence T Foster |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Diana K Foster |
| Manager | Amy L Steele |
Forms 990-PF
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