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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-3660606

BMD Foundation

A private foundation in Akron, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 36 grants and $157,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
BMD Foundation
75 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-2758
[email protected]
Form and materials
Amount Requested, proof of exempt status, description of program for which grant is being solicited.
Deadlines
On-Going
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $157,000

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $115,366
  • Tax year 2023

    $93,840

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $174,325
  • Tax year 2022

    $111,403

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $169,665
  • Tax year 2021

    $4,750

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $125,080

Grants paid in 2024

36 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. The University of Akron FoundationAkron, OH

    Donation

    $43,750
  2. Individual

    Donation

    $10,000
  3. American Red CrossAkron, OH

    Donation

    $10,000
  4. Individual

    Donation

    $10,000
  5. IapbcAkron, OH

    Donation

    $9,500
  6. Akron Soul TrainAkron, OH

    Donation

    $5,000
  7. Individual

    Donation

    $5,000
  8. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Donation

    $5,000
  9. Individual

    Donation

    $5,000
  10. Ohio Council for Home Care HospiceColumbus, OH

    Donation

    $5,000
  11. Greater Akron ChamberAkron, OH

    Donation

    $3,500
  12. The University of AkronAkron, OH

    Donation

    $3,500
  13. Akron Bar Association FoundationAkron, OH

    Sponsorship

    $3,000
  14. American Cancer SocietyCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $3,000
  15. GPD Group Employees FoundationAkron, OH

    Donation

    $3,000
  16. Individual

    Donation

    $2,500
  17. Chair-ityAkron, OH

    Donation

    $2,500
  18. Revere Schools FoundationBath, OH

    Donation

    $2,500
  19. Individual

    Donation

    $2,500
  20. Council of Friends Groups Akron SumTallmadge, OH

    Donation

    $2,500
  21. St Vincent Family ServicesColumbus, OH

    Donation

    $2,500
  22. Individual

    Donation

    $2,200
  23. Individual

    Donation

    $2,000
  24. Buckeye Community TheatreMedina, OH

    Donation

    $2,000
  25. Goodwill Industries of AkronAkron, OH

    Donation

    $1,800
  26. MS SocietyJacksonville, FL

    Donation

    $1,500
  27. Individual

    Donation

    $1,500
  28. ATHENA Akron IncAkron, OH

    Donation

    $1,000
  29. Citizens Committee for Childrens ServiAkron, OH

    Donation

    $1,000
  30. Carson Strong FoundationStow, OH

    Donation

    $1,000
  31. Individual

    Donation

    $1,000
  32. Individual

    Donation

    $750
  33. Cleveland State University FoundationCleveland, OH

    Donation

    $500
  34. Caring for KidsCuyahoga Falls, OH

    Donation

    $500
  35. International Hindi AssociationMurfreesboro, TN

    Donation

    $500
  36. TorchbearersAkron, OH

    Donation

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education3 grants $46,75068% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $9,00013% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $5,0007% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $3,0004% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment1 grant $3,0004% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $1,0001% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $1,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio23 grants $112,550
  2. Florida1 grant $1,500
  3. Tennessee1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Anthony S MannaChairman Hours 0Pay $0
  • John T DiamondPresident Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lee S WalkoSecretary Hours 2Pay $0
  • Matthew A HeinleVice President Hours 0Pay $0
  • Priscilla A GrantTreasurer Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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