Funding search · criminal justice reform · Ohio
Who funds criminal justice reform work in Ohio
15 funders have a record of paying for criminal justice reform work by Ohio recipients: 53 grants totaling $4.7M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are The Char and Chuck Fowler Family ($329,600), John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated) ($1.8M) and The Reinberger Foundation ($80,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Ohio recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
The Char and Chuck Fowler FamilyMayfield Heights, OH
14 matching grants · $329,600 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION — operating support csu law criminal justice center, 1 of 2
John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated)Chicago, IL
5 matching grants · $1.8M · through 2024Largest: $480,000 to Lucas County Ohio — to support participation as a core implementation site in the safety and justice challenge, the foundation's criminal justice reform initiative aimed at reducing over-incarceration…
Largest: $20,000 to CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC — grant 24-47 comprehensive justice-involved reentry employment services for greater cleveland
Akron Community FoundationAkron, OHCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $62,500 · through 2023Largest: $35,500 to 3R FOUNDATION REENTRY RECONNECT RESTORATION — the 3r approach: (reentry, reconnect, restoration)
Peace Development FundAmherst, MACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $544,928 · through 2023Largest: $292,424 to Peoples Justice Project Grou — criminal justice
The Cleveland FoundationCleveland, OHCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $100,000 · through 2023Largest: $50,000 to POLICY MATTERS OHIO — cle public safety and criminal justice project
Community Hospital Health ServicesSpringfield, OHCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $21,000 · through 2024Largest: $9,000 to CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF REENTRY — reentry services
National College Attainment NetworkWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $40,750 · through 2024Largest: $30,000 to COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND — supporting postsecondary pathways for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students
Largest: $25,000 to CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CLEVELAND — for employment services for formerly incarcerated individuals in fy24
Largest: $25,000 to National Association of Blacks In Criminal Justice — initiate positive change from within, while increasing opportunities for the average citizen to better understand the nature and the operation of our local, state, and federal crim…
Justice Action NetworkWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $250,000 · through 2023Largest: $150,000 to The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions — partner support - criminal justice reform
The Institute for IntergovernmentalTallahassee, FLCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $147,359 · through 2024Largest: $113,188 to HAMILTON COUNTY OH — opioid overdose prevention activities and care programs upon release from incarceration
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