Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Grant

The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation provides grant support to qualifying nonprofit and governmental organizations in alignment with the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation’s primary geographic focus is the City of Akron and Summit County, Ohio, including local chapters of national organizations situated in those areas. While they consider requests from beyond this region, priority is given to local applicants. Grants are only awarded to organizations that qualify under Section 501(c)(3) and that also fall under subsections 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), or to government entities operating for public and charitable purposes. The Corbin Foundation's grantmaking process is conducted exclusively online via a portal provided through Huntington Bank. Printed, mailed, emailed, or faxed applications are not accepted. Organizations attempting to submit by these means will be redirected to the online platform. The Foundation allows applicants to save and revise their submissions within the portal prior to the final deadline. Applications must be fully submitted by the stated deadlines to be considered; late submissions will not be reviewed. Confirmation emails are sent upon successful receipt of an application, and applicants will be contacted if further information is required. Grants are reviewed on a biannual cycle. For the May review period, the application window opens on January 1 and closes on March 16 at 11:59 PM. For the November review period, the window opens on July 1 and closes on September 1 at 11:59 PM. These deadlines remain firm even if the due date falls on a weekend or holiday. Decisions are made by The Foundation’s Trustees and communicated to applicants by the end of May or November, respectively, depending on the review cycle. Declined or deferred proposals are also notified during the same timeframe. The Foundation does not generally fund individuals, annual fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, special events, endowments, faith-based or religious activities, operating deficits, organizations that re-grant funds, private non-operating foundations, or schools. Additionally, if an organization has not fully utilized previous Corbin Foundation funding, it must contact Don Miksch at 330-764-7263 before reapplying. Successful applicants must also adhere to specific reporting requirements as outlined by the Foundation. These are detailed on their website under the Reporting Requirements section. The Foundation reserves the right to revise its grantmaking procedures without prior notice. For those seeking clarification or further information, reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions section is advised. The proposal review process is managed by a Grants Administrator and finalized during quarterly Trustee meetings. There is no reference to specific funding amounts, categories of funded work, or application question lists in the source material. However, the emphasis on procedural clarity, eligibility restrictions, and recurring biannual deadlines provide a structured and predictable environment for applicants to plan and submit their proposals effectively.