The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization, administered by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, provides grants designed to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, with a particular emphasis on the greater Toledo area. The Fund supports a range of charitable sectors including education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources, and the arts.
Only nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service are eligible to receive funding. The Fund prioritizes capital project requests, especially those that demonstrate diversified funding sources and do not rely solely on the Fund for complete project support. Although the focus is on capital investments, the Board also evaluates the applicant organization's programs, financial health, and operational capacity. Grants for annual operating or program costs are not considered, except through the United Way of Greater Toledo. Additional exclusions include endowment campaigns, IT and telecommunications projects, untested programs, land or building acquisitions, athletic and playground construction, and religious or sectarian activities.
Grant applications are considered once per year. Proposals must be submitted online through the Foundation’s application portal by April 15 at 11:59 p.m. Proposals submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Project expenses incurred prior to funding notification are ineligible for reimbursement. The Fund’s Board of Trustees meets approximately 90 days after the submission deadline to make final funding decisions. Applicants are informed of the outcome within one week of the Board's decision.
Each proposal must include detailed information, such as the purpose and need for the project, implementation plans, bidding process details, sustainability considerations, and a complete project budget with income and expenses clearly delineated. Required attachments include a list of board members, IRS tax exemption letter, organizational background and program summary, financial statements (audited or unaudited within 18 months), and a current board-approved operating budget.
For further guidance or questions, applicants may contact Patrick Johnston, Vice President of Community Investments at the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, by phone at 419-241-5049 or via email at patrick@toledocf.org.
