Deepwood Foundation

What Deepwood Foundation does

Deepwood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 34-1721177) founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, that provides grants, advocacy, and community programming for children and adults with developmental disabilities in Lake County, including those with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome. Its core offerings comprise the Community Assistance Program, Individual Grant Program, Program Grant, Deepwood Residential Assistance Program, Endowments, and an Advocacy Program; sub-brand initiatives include the Deepwood Run motorcycle event (formalized under the Foundation in 2013), the Tribute Garden at Broadmoor School, and the Building Brighter Futures Legacy Fund. The Foundation physically co-locates with Broadmoor School and the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood and operates the Clark Family Adaptive Activity and Learning Center, with Phase 3 expansion underway. It serves more than 600 individuals annually.

The Foundation generates revenue entirely through charitable contributions: online donations, mailed checks, securities, bequests, corporate matching gifts, tax-deductible corporate sponsorships, tribute garden brick sales, and event-based fundraising (Annual Gala, Deepwood Run). Grant-making is administered through a quarterly volunteer committee review process, with the Foundation awarding over $63,000 in grants in Q2 2024 alone for summer camp scholarships, iPads with speech software, adaptive equipment, and recreation support. The organization has no technology platform beyond a Squarespace-hosted website and a third-party brick-sales vendor; core operations are volunteer-driven, with a Board of Directors and an executive team led by Executive Director Tana Habat.

The Foundation has no equity ownership, parent company, or venture backing; governance rests with lifetime and elected Board members, and institutional partners include the Lake County Board of DD, Willoughby Rotary (WRAP Program), Knights of Columbus (over $62,000 cumulative lifetime donations), The Cleveland Foundation, and Western Reserve Junior Service League. Program scaling is anchored to physical infrastructure at Broadmoor School rather than digital distribution.

Name

Deepwood Foundation

Legal name

Deepwood Foundation

Website

https://deepwoodfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deepwood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1993 in Lake County, Ohio, providing grants, advocacy, and community programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, serving 600+ individuals annually through donations and event-based fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services / Nonprofit Charitable Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Developmental disability grants
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Community fundraising events
• Adaptive equipment assistance
• Special needs advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Mentor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Deepwood Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Revenue is generated through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community organizations. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. The foundation accepts online donations, mailed checks, securities, and bequests.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: The foundation receives tax-deductible corporate sponsorships and matching gift benefits from companies that offer employee matching gift programs.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including the Deepwood Foundation Gala, the Deepwood Run motorcycle event, and tribute garden brick sales generate revenue for foundation programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Deepwood Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that provides grants and direct financial assistance to children and adults with developmental disabilities in Lake County, Ohio. Core offerings include the Community Assistance Program, Individual Grant Program, Program Grant, Deepwood Residential Assistance Program for campus residents, planned-giving Endowments, and an Advocacy Program, supplemented by fundraising initiatives such as the Deepwood Run motorcycle event and Tribute Garden brick program.

Product overview

Deepwood Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering a portfolio of grant programs and financial assistance services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Lake County. The core offerings consist of the Community Assistance Program, Individual Grant Program, and Program Grant, which collectively fund therapeutic camps, medical needs, adaptive equipment, educational opportunities, and recreation. Additional programs include the Deepwood Residential Assistance Program for adults on campus, Endowments for planned giving, and the Advocacy Program. Sub-brand initiatives include the Deepwood Run motorcycle event, the Tribute Garden brick purchasing program, and the Building Brighter Futures Legacy Fund. The foundation leverages community partnerships and donor contributions rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Assistance Program Grant program providing financial assistance for therapeutic camps, medical needs, educational opportunities, childcare, and other services supporting persons with developmental disabilities in Lake County.
• Individual Grant Program Online application-based grants for individuals with developmental disabilities to fund adaptive equipment, activities, and experiences not covered through traditional sources.
• Program Grant Funding for initiatives that enhance lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting programs promoting independence, inclusion, skill-building, recreation, and well-being through partnerships with local service providers, schools, and community organizations.
• Deepwood Residential Assistance Program Program ensuring items and activities not covered through traditional sources are available to adults living on the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood campus, including clothing, consumer activities, holiday gifts, urgent personal needs, and customized incidental needs.
• Endowments Planned giving program providing ongoing benefits by earning market rate of interest while keeping core endowment principal intact to fund future scholarships, program support, or donor-designated opportunities.
• Advocacy Program Program focused on educating others about needs and abilities of people with developmental disabilities, applicable to medical care, legal rights, social situations, and daily living at home.
• Deepwood Run Annual motorcycle run and raffle event operated by dedicated volunteers that became a program within the Deepwood Foundation in 2013 to improve quality of life for individuals with special abilities.
• Deepwood Foundation Tribute Garden Brick and paver installation at Broadmoor School's Clark Family Adaptive Activity and Learning Center featuring customized bricks to honor individuals who have contributed time, resources, and compassion to the Foundation and Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
• Building Brighter Futures Legacy Fund Planned giving and legacy program allowing donors to include Deepwood Foundation in their estate plan, providing ongoing support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 600+ children and adults annually with various programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• The Deepwood RuncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013The Deepwood Run is a program within Deepwood Foundation established in 1998. Originally started by a Vietnam Veteran known as 'Doc' as an organized motorcycle run and raffle, it has evolved into an annual volunteer-operated event. All proceeds enhance quality of life for individuals with special abilities. In 2013, it became a formal program within the foundation.
• Marcus' Lantern FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA fund housed within Deepwood Foundation dedicated to raising money for individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities to attend summer camp. Established in memory of Marcus Lintern, who lived a full and happy life until age 21. Summer camp helped enhance Marcus' quality of life and independence.
• Lake County Parent GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA parent and family group in Lake County that promotes quality of life for adult individuals with developmental disabilities through monthly dances and a bowling league.
• Willoughby Rotary / WRAP ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWilloughby Rotary Club has a longstanding commitment to enhancing lives of individuals in the community. Through the Willoughby Rotary Autism Project (WRAP) program, they donated 24 iPad devices equipped with speech software for nonverbal individuals. The foundation received a record number of grant requests for iPads.
• Knights of Columbus - St. Bede the Venerable CouncilmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerA community organization that has made generous donations to Deepwood Foundation, with recent contribution of over $2,700 in July 2024, bringing lifetime donations to over $62,000. Funds help provide essential equipment, opportunities, and activities promoting integration of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD/Deepwood)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe mission of LCBDD is to empower people with developmental disabilities to engage in activities that enrich their lives and contribute to their community. Through federal, state, and local funding, LCBDD offers multifaceted, community-inclusive services for thousands of Lake County citizens of all ages.
• Western Reserve Junior Service LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA community organization providing continued support of Deepwood Foundation and commitment to helping individuals with developmental disabilities in Lake County attend summer camp. Their support creates opportunities for personal growth, independence, friendship, and lasting memories.
• Broadmoor SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation of the Clark Family Adaptive Activity and Learning Center and the Deepwood Foundation Tribute Garden. The All-Inclusive Accessible Playground accommodates all students so 'All Kids Can Play.' Host site for foundation events and programs.
• That's My BrickminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party vendor platform used to sell customized bricks for the Deepwood Foundation Tribute Garden at Broadmoor School.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Comparable DD mission at national scale, with overlapping donor audiences but broader service-delivery rather than grantmaking focus.
• The Cleveland Foundation: One of the largest community foundations in the U.S., serving Greater Cleveland with broad grantmaking across education, health, and human services. Listed as a Major financial partner of Deepwood; comparable as a community grantmaking foundation at much larger scale and scope.
• National Down Syndrome Society: National advocacy and support organization for individuals with Down syndrome—one of the specific DD populations Deepwood serves. Operates at national advocacy scale rather than county grantmaking, but shares overlapping beneficiary focus.
• The Arc of the United States: National 501(c)(3) advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Same DD mission as Deepwood but operating as a national umbrella versus a county-level grantmaking foundation.

Direct peers

• Milestones Autism Resources: Northeast Ohio nonprofit supporting individuals with autism and their families through resources, education, and community programs. Directly comparable DD-focused nonprofit in the same regional catchment area as Deepwood Foundation.
• The Arc of Lake County: A Lake County, Ohio 501(c)(3) serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, services, and family support. Directly comparable in geography, mission, and nonprofit status to Deepwood Foundation.
• Achievement Centers for Children: Northeast Ohio nonprofit providing therapy, education, and recreation for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Operates in the same regional DD ecosystem as Deepwood with overlapping beneficiary base and donor pool.
• Bellefaire JCB: One of the largest Northeast Ohio child-serving agencies, providing services for children with developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. Comparable regional DD nonprofit with broader service scope than Deepwood's grantmaking model.

Regional players

• Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Governmental DD services board for adjacent Geauga County, structurally analogous to Deepwood's primary partner (Lake County BDD). Not a nonprofit, but the closest functional analog in a neighboring county and a potential beneficiary of similar foundation-style grant funding.
• Cuyahoga Valley Community Foundation: Community foundation serving the adjacent Cuyahoga County / Northeast Ohio region. Comparable as a regional grantmaking foundation but with broader thematic scope (not DD-specialized) and a different geographic catchment than Deepwood.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Marcus-Lantern-558512040952062
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deepwood-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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