Ida B Wells Foundation
Accepts applications
Ida B Wells Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3,300 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,050. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3,300
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,050
- Assets$68,759
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4,150 the year before.
75% 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 | $4,150 | 4 | $67,229 |
| 2024 | $3,300 | 4 | $68,759 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ida B Wells Foundation PO Box 14991, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 928-2390 |
| What to submit | Please request and application from the address above. Small initiatives are encouraged to apply. Recipients will be required to specify how the grant would be spent and prove a plan for evaluating whether the stated goals and objectives for the grants have been accomplished. |
| Deadlines | None - awards are granted periodically throughout the year |
| Restrictions | Grants benefiting organizations in cuyahoga county are prioritized. Projects funded should seek to: * encourage non-violent and conflict resolution training especially with youth * enhance elementary and secondary education * promote small scale neighborhood development *develop employment skills and job creation *empower and advocate for the homeless and those living with mental illness *engage in solidarity with oppressed peoples *provide legal research and representation to impoverished or marginalized individuals or groups |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $3,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of Refuge Inc | Charitable support | $1,050 |
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless | Support for homelessness program | $1,000 |
| Ohio City Inc | Garden program | $1,000 |
| Case Western Reserve Universityinterreligious Task Force | Support for social justice presentations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles V Hurst
- Gisela Pacheco
- Mark Pestak
- Maria A Smith
- Anthony Vento
Questions people ask
Does Ida B Wells Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None - awards are granted periodically throughout the year.
How much does Ida B Wells Foundation give?
$3,300 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ida B Wells Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles V Hurst (President), Gisela Pacheco (Treasurer), Mark Pestak (Board Member) and Maria A Smith (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.