Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation
Accepts applications
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation is a private foundation in Canton, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,750 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,750
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,750 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $174,750 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $149,750 | 22 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $170,750 | 24 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward Ruth Wilkof Foundation David 4774 Munson Street NW Suite 402, Canton, OH 44718 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 966-9400 |
| What to submit | Complete information & material relating to request |
| Restrictions | Donee must have exempt status as determined by the IRS |
What Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5 | $78,500 |
| Ohio | 11 | $45,250 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $29,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Wwoz Inc | Cultural programs | $35,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation Inc | Cultural programs | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Youth chorus | $12,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Educational programs | $12,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Community programs | $10,000 |
| The Roots of Music | Cultural programs | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Food for needy | $10,000 |
| The Ella Project | Cultural programs | $7,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Holocaust history & memorial | $7,500 |
| Aultman Health Foundation | Medical scholarships | $5,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Florida Center for Early Childhood | Child and family development | $1,500 |
| Bernard & Sanford Wilkof Post #73 | Current needs | $1,250 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank | Food for needy | $1,000 |
| Arts in Stark | Cultural programs | $1,000 |
| Canton Jewish Community Federation | Community programs | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | Community programs | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Canton | Endowment fund | $1,000 |
| Stark County Hunger Task Force | Food for needy | $1,000 |
| Temple Israel | Community programs | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County | Community programs | $1,000 |
| Propublica | Investigative journalism | $1,000 |
| The Sarasota Players | Cultural programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Schrade
- Michael Sweeney
- Richard Wilkof
- Danielle Frye Krugliak Wilkins Co
Questions people ask
Does Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation give?
$170,750 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Schrade (President & Treasurer), Michael Sweeney (Secretary), Richard Wilkof (Vice President) and Danielle Frye Krugliak Wilkins Co (Secretary).
What does Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.