Max Funding
Varies
Due Date
Aug 1, 2026

Application Type
Full Application
FUNDER DETAILS
FUNDER TYPE
Family Foundation, Private
FUNDING FREQUENCY
Triannual Cycles
FUNDING DURATION
One-Year Grant, Multi-Year Grant
USE OF FUNDS
Programs/Projects, Capital Funding
RESTRICTIONS
Restricted
ELIGIBILITY
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations
PROGRAM AREAS
Arts & Culture, Civic, Education, Health, Social Services, Music, Children, Youth, Community Development, Economic Development, Job Training, Leadership, K-12 Education, Human Services, Food Security, Homelessness, Homelessness Shelter, Healthcare, Housing
LOCATIONS
Massachusetts, South Carolina, Ohio, Colorado, New York
The Nord Family Foundation is a private foundation that has contributed more than $145 million to charitable causes since 1988. It awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in four areas:
Arts & Culture
Civic Affairs
Education
Health
Social Services
Supporting programs and capital projects.
Applications must be completed online by 5pm EST on the following dates:
APR 1st – for a June decision
AUG 1st – for an October decision
DEC 1st – for a February decision
About The Grant
Requirements
The majority of grants are made to organizations in Lorain County, also Boston, MA; Columbia, SC; Cuyahoga County, OH; Denver, CO; and Penn Yan, NY.
Requires reports.
FOUNDATION NAME
The Nord Family Foundation
FUNDER TYPE
Family Foundation, Private
CONTACT
Email: sharonbennett@nordff.org
Phone: 440-984-3939