Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Kent, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,202 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$152,202
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,770 the year before.
21% 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 | $115,450 | 9 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $136,770 | 13 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $152,202 | 14 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $152,202 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals | General | $50,000 |
| Wick Poetry Center - Kent State University | General | $25,000 |
| Kevin Coleman Center | General | $25,000 |
| Axxess Family Services | General | $15,000 |
| Hunger Challenge | General | $10,000 |
| Educational Artistry | General | $5,660 |
| Kent Parks & Recreation | General | $5,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Portage County | General | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | General | $3,000 |
| Friends Fighting Hunger | General | $2,500 |
| Kent Historical Society & Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Ben Curtis Family Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Ravenna School District | General | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood Bridges | General | $1,542 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth Trowbridge
- Robert Riggie
Questions people ask
Does Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation give?
$152,202 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth Trowbridge (Trustee) and Robert Riggie (Trustee).
What does Jo Woodward Solem Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.