The Wapakoneta Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wapakoneta Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,433 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $19,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$132,433
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$19,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,792 the year before.
23% 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 | $115,012 | 38 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $126,792 | 41 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $132,433 | 40 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Wapakoneta Foundation 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 534-0912 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Grants for religious, cultural, charitable or educational purposes |
What The Wapakoneta Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 10 | $40,500 |
| New York | 7 | $31,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $16,700 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $9,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $4,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,400 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cnewa | General support for several | $19,000 |
| Dignitas Ukraine Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| St Columba's Church | Leap of faith campaign | $9,000 |
| Lighthouse DC | General support | $7,000 |
| Metrobethesda Rotary Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| So What Else Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | General support | $5,000 |
| Ukraine Focus | General support | $5,000 |
| Commissariat of the Holy Land for USA | General support | $5,000 |
| National Cathedral School | Women for the world | $4,500 |
| Braver Angels | Project/program support | $4,000 |
| Anera | Project/program services | $4,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem | Capital campaign | $3,400 |
| St Dominic's Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Franciscan Action Network | General support | $3,000 |
| Washington University School of Medicine | General support | $3,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General support | $3,000 |
| Ukraine Aid International | Project/program services | $3,000 |
| Bethlehem University Foundation | Afaq job creation program | $2,700 |
| Counterpart International Inc | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Project/program services | $2,000 |
| Samaritan Ministry | General support | $2,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | General support | $2,000 |
| Atwill Memorial Chapel | General support | $2,000 |
| Friendship Place | General support | $2,000 |
| Charles Decker Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Washington Douglass Chorale | Project/program support | $2,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School | General support | $1,500 |
| Camp Happy Days Inc | Project/program support | $1,333 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Jerusalem youth chorus | $1,000 |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge School | Peter cole memorial | $1,000 |
| Duke University Law School Alumni & Development Records | General support | $1,000 |
| Hugs Foundation Inc Childrens Int'l Mission Volunteers | Surgery missions | $1,000 |
| Rare Hope Inc | Project/program services | $1,000 |
| Rise With A Purpose | General support | $1,000 |
| Gideon's Promise | General support | $500 |
| Rock Recovery | Program support | $500 |
| YMCA of the Triangle - Camp Seafarer | Camp seafarer | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
- Daniel M Searby
- David P Searby
- Bruce H Searby
- Joan Searby
Questions people ask
Does The Wapakoneta Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Wapakoneta Foundation give?
$132,433 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs The Wapakoneta Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Co-Trustee), Daniel M Searby (Co-Trustee), David P Searby (Co-Trustee) and Bruce H Searby (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Wapakoneta Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and education.