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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 34-6508111

Sisler McFawn Foundation PFDN

A private foundation in Brooklyn, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 124 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Prior to meetings in may, september and december
Restrictions
Grants given primarily to akron ohio organizations

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Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,117,163

    Grants listed
    124
    Assets, end of year
    $14,003,799

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,120,115

    Grants listed
    129
    Assets, end of year
    $14,324,342

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,004,986

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $13,735,539

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,071,910

    Grants listed
    117
    Assets, end of year
    $14,357,376

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,062,502

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $14,764,356

  • Tax year 2020

    $974,908

    Grants listed
    113
    Assets, end of year
    $15,161,876

  • Tax year 2019

    $987,150

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $15,111,973

Grants paid in 2025

124 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesWesterville, OH

    General operating

    $65,000
  2. Leadership AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $40,000
  3. Akroncanton Regional FoodbankAkron, OH

    General operating

    $35,000
  4. Family Community Services IncRavenna, OH

    General operating

    $32,000
  5. NeomedRootstown, OH

    General

    $30,000
  6. AccessAkron, OH

    General

    $28,000
  7. Stan Hywet Hall & GardensAkron, OH

    General operating

    $25,000
  8. University of Akron FoundationAkron, OH

    General operating

    $25,000
  9. United Way of Summit CountyAkron, OH

    General operating

    $25,000
  10. Magical Theatre CompanyBarberton, OH

    General operating

    $23,000
  11. Open MAkron, OH

    General operating

    $22,000
  12. Hope and Healing Survivor Resouce CenterAkron, OH

    General operating

    $20,000
  13. Musical Arts AssociationCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $20,000
  14. Akron Childrens MuseumAkron, OH

    General operating

    $20,000
  15. The Well CDCAkron, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  16. Building for TomorrowAkron, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  17. Akron Community Service Center Urban LeaAkron, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  18. Hiram CollegeHiram, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  19. Western Reserve Historical SocietyCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  20. YMCAWashington, DC

    General operating

    $15,000
  21. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ne OhCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $13,000
  22. Goodwill Industries of AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $12,500
  23. American Red CrossGlens Falls, NY

    General operating

    $12,000
  24. The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    General operating

    $12,000
  25. Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioLorain, OH

    General operating

    $12,000
  26. Good Neighbors IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $11,000
  27. St Mary SchoolAkron, OH

    General operating

    $11,000
  28. Embracing FuturesAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  29. National Inventors Hall of FameAlexandria, VA

    General operating

    $10,000
  30. Greenleaf Family CenterAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  31. Child Guidance Family SolutionsAkron, OH

    General support

    $10,000
  32. United Disability Services IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  33. Summit Education InitiativeAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  34. Greater Akron Musical Association Inc SPAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  35. Summit Choral SocietyFrisco, CO

    General operating

    $10,000
  36. Community Legal AidAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  37. Jin Huo Community IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  38. Grace HouseAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  39. Hattie LarlhamMantua, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  40. Family Promise of Summit CountyAkron, OH

    General operating

    $9,000
  41. Summit County Historical SocietyAkron, OH

    General operating

    $9,000
  42. Junior Achievement of North Central OhioCanton, OH

    General operating

    $8,000
  43. International Soap Box Derby IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $8,000
  44. Pegasus FarmHartville, OH

    General support

    $8,000
  45. Law Enforcement Foundation IncDublin, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  46. Hiram HouseMoreland HLS, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  47. Akron Art MuseumAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  48. Planned Parenthood of Greater OhioAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  49. Lawrence SchoolBroadview HTS, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  50. Cuyahoga Valley Art CenterCuyahoga FLS, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  51. Stark State College FoundationNorth Canton, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  52. IdeastreamCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  53. Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  54. Vantage AgingAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  55. Interval Brotherhood HomesCoventry TWP, OH

    General support

    $7,500
  56. Portage PATH Behavioral HealthAkron, OH

    General support

    $7,500
  57. Akron Civic TheatreAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  58. Coleman Health SerbvicesKent, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  59. Broken Chains MinistryAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,000
  60. Victory GallopAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,000
  61. Legacy III IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,000
  62. Casa Board Volunteer Assoc IncAkron, OH

    General

    $6,500
  63. Stewarts Caring PlaceFairlawn, OH

    General operating

    $6,500
  64. Crown Point Ecology CenterAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,500
  65. Victim Assistance ProgramAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  66. Apollo's FireCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  67. Childrens Hospital of AkronAkron, OH

    General support

    $6,000
  68. South Street Ministries IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  69. Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  70. Tuesday Musical AssociationAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  71. Habitat for Humanity of Greater AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  72. Haven of Rest MinistriesAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  73. Catholic Charities Summit CountyAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  74. Great Lakes Science MuseumCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  75. Rape Crisis Center MedinaMedina, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  76. Ballet Theatre of OhioMunroe Falls, OH

    General operating

    $5,500
  77. Prevent Blindness OhioColumbus, OH

    General operating

    $5,500
  78. Clevleand Clinic Akron GeneralAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  79. Jewish Community Board of AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  80. Ohio LivingWesterville, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  81. Early Childhood Resource CenterCanton, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  82. Girl Scouts of North East OhioMacedonia, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  83. Great Trail Council BSAStow, OH

    General support

    $5,000
  84. Humane Society of Greater AkronTwinsburgh, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  85. Freedom House for WomenAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  86. Art SparksCuyahoga FLS, OH

    General operating

    $4,500
  87. Inner City SoccerAkron, OH

    General operating

    $4,000
  88. Summit Christian SchoolFair Oaks, CA

    General operating

    $4,000
  89. Tricounty Jobs for Ohio GraduatesAkron, OH

    General support

    $4,000
  90. Childrens Concert SocietyAkron, OH

    General operating

    $4,000
  91. Safety Forces Support CenterAkron, OH

    General operating

    $4,000
  92. First Glance Student CenterAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,500
  93. Ballet Excel OhioCuyahoga FLS, OH

    General operating

    $3,500
  94. Dancing ClassroomsParma, OH

    General

    $3,500
  95. Autism Society of Greater AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  96. First Tee of AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  97. CandidNew York, NY

    General operating

    $3,000
  98. Help FoundationEuclid, OH

    General support

    $3,000
  99. Jewish Family Services of AkronAkron, OH

    General support

    $3,000
  100. Akron Blind Center & Workshop IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  101. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit MedinAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  102. Pregnancy Solutions Services IncCoventry TWP, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  103. Cornerstone of HopePollock Pines, CA

    General operating

    $3,000
  104. ArtsnowAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  105. Diversity Center of OhioBeachwood, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  106. Summit Fresh Mobile MarketAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  107. Limitless AmbitionAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  108. Empower SportsCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  109. OhioguidestoneBerea, OH

    General support

    $2,500
  110. Dr Bobs HomeAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  111. Replay for KidsMedina, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  112. Williams ChallengeAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  113. Truth Honor IncClinton, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  114. Citizens Akron ChurchAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  115. Akron Cooperative FarmsAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  116. Down Syndrome Association of Ne OhioIndependence, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  117. Humility of Mary HousingAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  118. Community Pregnancy CenterMiddletown, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  119. NAMI Summit CountyAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  120. Akron Parks CollaborativeAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  121. Art Resources Transformation LLCAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  122. Philanthropy OhioColumbus, OH

    General operating

    $1,663
  123. Pathway Caring for ChildrenCanton, OH

    General operating

    $1,000
  124. The Griefcare PlaceStow, OH

    General operating

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education9 grants $171,50029% of the total
  2. Arts and culture12 grants $127,00022% of the total
  3. Human services15 grants $116,00020% of the total
  4. Health8 grants $41,0007% of the total
  5. Youth development5 grants $36,0006% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $34,6636% of the total
  7. 8 other causes13 grants $62,50011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio116 grants $1,048,163
  2. Virginia2 grants $22,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $15,000
  4. New York2 grants $15,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $10,000
  6. California2 grants $7,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael A AyersGRANT MANAGER Hours 5Pay $101,925
  • KeyBank N ATRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $112,539

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