The Westfield Insurance Foundation
Accepts applications
The Westfield Insurance Foundation is a private foundation in Westfield, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 287 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.5 million
- Number of grants287
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$35.6 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
52% 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 | $3.1 million | 310 | $36.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 287 | $35.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Westfield Insurance Foundation PO Box 5001, Westfield Center, OH 44251 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 887-8431, juliewisneski@westfieldgrp.com |
| What to submit | Applicants should use the contact information provided and submit requests electronically. Necessary information provided should include prior open year filed 990 returns, and any applicable financial records relating to the request; such as program budgets or financial statements if requested. |
| Deadlines | Submissions are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Funds are disbursed to organizations that are permissible within the Foundation's exempt purpose and existence under 501(c)(3), strategy, and eligible to receive contributinos according to applicable IRC Code sections and verification. |
What The Westfield Insurance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 156 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $508,912 |
| Florida | 5 | $111,780 |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $102,711 |
| Georgia | 8 | $73,313 |
| Illinois | 13 | $56,690 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $51,963 |
| New York | 7 | $45,275 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $36,670 |
| Maryland | 3 | $30,650 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Flood Recovery Grant | $500,000 |
| PGA Tour Inc | Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank General operating support support | $100,000 |
| Akron Urban League | General operating support | $79,917 |
| The Spanish American Committee | General operating support | $77,000 |
| American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Smart Development | General operating support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina | Support to maintain Financial Empowerment Coach | $75,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina | General operating support | $71,210 |
| Team NEO Foundation | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Friends of Medina County Parks Inc | Capital Campaign support | $50,000 |
| Westfield Fire and Rescue | Capital Needs | $50,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | General operating support | $48,050 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General operating support | $44,368 |
| Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation | Workforce Programming | $40,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | General operating support | $38,963 |
| Gamma Iota Sigma | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Leadership Medina County | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Covenant House | General Operating Support | $26,250 |
| Next Step Up Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Sports Commission | General operating support | $24,750 |
| Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation Inc | Emergency Relief Fund | $24,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Autism Society | General operating support | $20,500 |
| Cloverleaf Local School District | 2024 Experienced-based learning opportunities | $20,000 |
| County Forward Fund Inc | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Ideastream | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Medina Hospital Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Leadership Center | General operating support | $18,861 |
| American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters | Institutes Development Fund Contribution | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Economic Growth Foundation | General operating support | $14,500 |
| American Heart Association (National) | General operating support | $13,549 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | General operating support | $13,409 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland | General operating support | $12,500 |
| United Way of Sumner County | General operating support | $11,890 |
| YWCA Greater Cleveland | General operating support | $11,660 |
| Credit Counseling Center | General Operating Support | $11,500 |
| CRS Gives Back Inc | General Operating Support | $11,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Largent
- Frank Carrino
- Joseph Kohmann
- Jani Groza
- Kathy Golovan
- Jack Kuhn
- Kristine Neate
- Jennifer Palmieri
- Stuart Rosenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Westfield Insurance Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions are accepted at any time.
How much does The Westfield Insurance Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 287 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Westfield Insurance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward Largent (Chair), Frank Carrino (President), Joseph Kohmann (Treasurer) and Jani Groza (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Westfield Insurance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, community development and education.