Third Federal Foundation
The Third Federal Foundation is the charitable arm of Third Federal Savings & Loan (headquartered in Cleveland, OH). The foundation supports nonprofit work in affordable housing, community stability, financial literacy and education in Greater Cleveland/Akron and select Florida markets and invites grant inquiries via [email protected].
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) organization operating in Greater Cleveland/Akron or select Florida markets working on affordable housing, financial literacy, education, youth development, or community stability.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Northeast Ohio or operates programs serving that area (or in select Florida markets).
- • Focus on affordable housing, financial literacy, K–12 or postsecondary education, or neighborhood revitalization.
- • Can submit a written request in advance (foundation asks for at least 60 days' notice).
- • Has capacity to document program purpose and nonprofit status for review.
- • Experience partnering with local funders or demonstrable local impact.
Geography
Observed grant dollars are strongly concentrated in Ohio (about 84% of amount in the latest year), with a smaller presence in select Florida and a few other states; the footprint is effectively local to Northeast Ohio with limited out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 91 distinct grantees (and prior years had 112–121 distinct recipients), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle despite some multi-year returning relationships.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application guidance and contact routes and recorded new grantees in recent years (about 11 new recipients in the latest year), so unfamiliar applicants with local relevance appear able to enter the portfolio even though many grantees are repeat recipients.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
