The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life by focusing on areas such as criminal justice reform, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer support, reproductive health, environmental action, and the arts. The foundation has been actively supporting Northeast Ohio nonprofit organizations with significant funding since 2001.
The Less Than $5,000 Grant offered by the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation provides funding ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to address unexpected or emergency expenses for organizations. This rolling deadline grant supports projects in emergency funding for organizational needs, capacity building (including strategic planning, executive coaching, and program evaluation), operating support, and the funding of new and innovative ideas. The foundation values learning and innovation alongside success, offering the possibility for multi-year support to aid in organizational planning and stability. Organizations may apply for both a smaller, rolling grant and a larger grant within a 12-month period, with the assurance that approval for one does not impact the consideration of the other. This reflects the foundation's view of grantmaking as a partnership aimed at benefiting the community.