L R Moffitt & L W Moffitt Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on general operating support for nonprofit organizations. Its mission reflects a commitment to community welfare, as evidenced by funding for food banks, domestic violence shelters, humane societies, and educational initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations, including those affected by food insecurity, domestic violence, and animal welfare. While it primarily operates within the Akron area, its support extends to organizations in other regions as well.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid local nonprofit in Akron/Summit County (or elsewhere in Ohio) seeking modest general operating support for established community services (food security, human services, victim services, youth programs, animal welfare).
Good Fit
- • Located in Akron or Summit County (or elsewhere in Ohio) with demonstrable local impact
- • Requesting general operating or modest program support in the $500–$6,500 range
- • Clear, concise written request and basic financials available on request
- • Established service history rather than a brand-new startup
- • Focus areas matching past giving: food banks, human services, domestic violence services, animal welfare, youth programs
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio—over 90% of dollars went to in-state recipients in the latest year, with only occasional small out-of-state grants across a handful of states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of independent recipients in the latest year (65 distinct organizations), with modest dollar concentration (largest recipient ~8%, top five ~24%) and a mix of sectors supported.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (about 29 new recipients in 2024) and the foundation publishes a clear submission route: rolling, written requests to a named trust officer; this combination makes entry by unfamiliar applicants plausible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
