Edelweiss Foundation
Accepts applications
Edelweiss Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 131 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $265,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$265,000
- Assets$67.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 103 | $61.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 131 | $67.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank Crane III 5084 Wooster Rd Unit 100, Cincinnati, OH 45226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 721-8400 |
| What to submit | In writing with a brief description of the charity and its requests. |
What Edelweiss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 114 | $2.3 million |
| Kentucky | 10 | $111,667 |
| New York | 3 | $110,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $65,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $265,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer FDTN | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $185,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $120,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| St Xavier High School | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Washington University (St Louis) | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $65,000 |
| Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Little Miami Conservancy | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Prokids | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| The Christ Hospital | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Beechwood Home | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Renter Equity | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $37,500 |
| American Red Cross | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Center for Respite Care | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Impact Autism | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $28,000 |
| Easterseals | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Ipm Food Pantry | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| May We Help | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| McNicholas High School | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Meac | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| St Rita's School for the Deaf | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Stepping Stones Center | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| The Ion Center | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Workforce Innovation Center | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Findlay Market | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $21,500 |
| Faith Community Pharmacy | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Karen Wellington Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| The Healthcsre Connection Corp Office | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $17,500 |
| Bethany House Services | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $16,667 |
| Camp Joy | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Urban Promise | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Crane III
- Carlotta C Wider
- Karen Crane
- Erin Dunigan
- Elizabeth Crane
- Frank Crane IV
- Colleen Crane
Questions people ask
Does Edelweiss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edelweiss Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edelweiss Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank Crane III (President & Treasurer), Carlotta C Wider (Vice President), Karen Crane (Secretary) and Erin Dunigan (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Edelweiss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.