Wodecroft Foundation
Accepts applications
Wodecroft Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $521,221 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$521,221
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $457,630 the year before.
20% 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 | $460,429 | 32 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $457,630 | 37 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $521,221 | 40 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patty Evans Co Bahl Gaynor 255 East Fifth Street Suite 2700, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 287-6100, pevans@bahl-gaynor.com |
| What to submit | No particular form is required. A letter stating the amount and purpose requested is sufficient. Few unsolicited applications are granted. |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
What Wodecroft Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $233,500 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $180,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $45,000 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $21,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,721 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Els for Autism Foundation | Charitable support | $45,000 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | Charitable support | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Charitable support | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Charitable support | $27,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable support | $27,500 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Taft Museum | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Artswave | Charitable support | $21,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Ohio | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Pro Kids | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| University of Washington | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Charitable support | $12,500 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater Inc | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Gateway Museum | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Open Door Cape Ann | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Food Project | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Riverview School | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Tuckernuck Land Trust | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | Charitable support | $7,000 |
| Kitchen Angles | Charitable support | $7,000 |
| Lanes Coven Theater Co | Charitable support | $7,000 |
| Santa Fe Art Institute | Charitable support | $7,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | Charitable support | $6,000 |
| Cape Abilities | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Gmgi | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Lovelane | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Merc Forest & Family Center | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Wellesley Stars | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Weston Forest and Trails Association | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Kent School Boat Club | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Kent School | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Allen-Chase Foundation | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | Charitable support | $721 |
Officers and trustees
- Cecile Drackett Allyn
- Elizabeth M Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Wodecroft Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does Wodecroft Foundation give?
$521,221 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wodecroft Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cecile Drackett Allyn (Trustee) and Elizabeth M Thomas (Trustee).
What does Wodecroft Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.