The Veale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Veale Foundation is a private foundation in Pepper Pike, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.9 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.9 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$177 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.3 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.3 million | 52 | $168 million |
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 57 | $177 million |
How to apply
The Veale 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 The Veale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 54 | $6.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $400,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals | General fund | $5.0 million |
| Case Western Reserve University | Veale institute & engineering school& veale natatorium & snyder entrepreneurial fellowship & general fund | $573,000 |
| American Foreign Policy Council | General fund | $400,000 |
| Junior Achievement Greater Cleveland | General fund | $120,500 |
| John Carroll University | General fund | $60,600 |
| elder high school | general fund | $50,000 |
| University School | General fund | $45,000 |
| Playhouse Square | General fund | $35,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | General fund | $27,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General fund | $26,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General fund | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General fund | $25,000 |
| Holden Arboretum | General fund | $25,000 |
| solon italian club foundation | general fund | $25,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | General fund & our lady chapel | $24,000 |
| Ohio Living Breckenridge Village | General fund | $20,000 |
| St Christopher by the River | General fund | $20,000 |
| Edenculture | General fund | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Cleveland | General fund | $15,000 |
| Lake Ridge Academy | General fund | $12,500 |
| Upcycle Parts Shop | General fund | $12,000 |
| Beaumont School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Benedictine High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Bluecoats | General fund | $10,000 |
| Chagrin Falls Educational Fdn | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cuyahoga Falls High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Laurel School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Magnificat High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Gates Mills Historical Society | General fund | $10,000 |
| North Royalton High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Martin de Porres High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Edward High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Phi Kappa Psi | General fund | $10,000 |
| Olmsted Falls Board of Education | General fund | $10,000 |
| Willoughby Eastlake City Schools | General fund | $10,000 |
| Holy Name High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Thomas Harvey High School | General fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Harrington
- William James Culbertson
- William Brancovsky
- Thomas Harrington
- Thomas Dicarro
Questions people ask
Does The Veale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Veale Foundation give?
$6.9 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Veale Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Harrington (Chairman), William James Culbertson (Trustee), William Brancovsky (Trustee) and Thomas Harrington (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Veale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.