Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $640,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$640,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was down from $688,500 the year before.
34% 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 | $625,000 | 33 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $688,500 | 30 | $16.0 million |
| 2025 | $640,000 | 32 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Keybank N A Foundations and Endowm P O Box 10099, Toledo, OH 43699-0099 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 259-6197 |
| What to submit | Submit in writing:statement of purpose & history of organization, description of project and duration, amount requested, budget, current tax exempt status, list of board members, financial statements |
| Deadlines | March 31 and September 30 |
| Restrictions | Awards are given based on educational, literary, scientific, and other charitable causes. |
What Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 26 | $487,500 |
| New York | 3 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts | General operating | $60,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $55,000 |
| Erie Shores Council | General operating | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Toledo | General operating | $40,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp | General operating | $35,000 |
| Toledo Opera | General operating | $30,000 |
| Toledo Area Humane Society | General operating | $30,000 |
| Great Lakes Historical Society | General operating | $30,000 |
| Valentine Theatre | General operating | $30,000 |
| Arts Commission | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ottawa Hills School Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General operating | $25,000 |
| Black Swamp Conservancy | General operating | $25,000 |
| Sunshine Foundation Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | General operating | $20,000 |
| Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Toledo Jeep Fest | General operating | $20,000 |
| Imagination Station | General operating | $12,500 |
| Ronald McDonald Charities | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Nwo | General operating | $10,000 |
| Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Toledo Tomorrow | General operating | $10,000 |
| Stranahan Elementary PTA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Good Grief of Northwest Ohio | General operating | $5,000 |
| Toledo Streets Newspaper | General operating | $5,000 |
| Team | General operating | $5,000 |
| Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $5,000 |
| Toledo Northwestern Ohio Foodbank Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Youth Services | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tutor Smart | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bittersweet Farms | General operating | $5,000 |
| Frogtown Players | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Keybank N A
Questions people ask
Does Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31 and September 30.
How much does Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund give?
$640,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Keybank N A (Trustee).
What does Walter E Terhune Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and youth programs.