Created by parents, families and professionals in 1996, the Deepwood Foundation, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, is the charitable arm for the Lake County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, as well as help for any resident in Lake County with a developmental disability. Deepwood Foundation relies strictly on charitable contributions, events and foundation grants in order to continue to help those in need of assistance.

Deepwood Foundation    Phone: (440) 350-5208
8121 Deepwood Blvd.         Email:
Mentor, OH 44060                Web site: www.deepwoodfoundation.org

Executive Director   Rikke Coach

Mission
To make grants and gifts to programs and activities supporting persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities; to aid such persons directly where appropriate; and to promote community awareness of the needs and abilities of disabled persons.

Vision
Provide support for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential.

Services
Deepwood Foundation provides funding and assistance to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as Mental Retardation, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and behavioral challenges among others.

It supports several programs including providing camp and after school scholarships; therapeutic and specialized equipment; health and safety items; emergency referral and assistance; advocacy; community education; and other unique support not available through the Lake County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and traditional sources.

In 2007, the Deepwood Foundation provided summer camp scholarships to 104 children and adults, double the number of scholarships given the previous year. It provides funding to families for personal equipment such as hearing aids, walkers or strollers, and assists with unique expenses a family may need in caring for their child or family member with special needs.
Deepwood Foundation also supports existing athletic programs including the Special Olympics. It has inspired hundreds of children and adults to achieve their dreams and realize their potential with financial support vital to athletes and the programs ’ future.