Womens Benevolent Society
Preselected recipients only
Womens Benevolent Society is a private foundation in Zanesville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,840 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,840
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,232 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 | $31,097 | 9 | $0 |
| 2024 | $21,232 | 10 | $0 |
| 2025 | $22,840 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Womens Benevolent Society 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 Womens Benevolent Society funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $22,840 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside Community Ministries | Support for children | $9,000 |
| Hunger Network | Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Food for christmas | $2,500 |
| ZCLCC Summer Camp | Support | $1,500 |
| Christ Table | Support-food | $1,500 |
| Family and Children First | Kindergarten backback program | $1,000 |
| Muskingum Co Literacy Council | Support | $1,000 |
| Children Services | Adopt a child | $500 |
| National Rd Elem Student Services | Support | $390 |
| Individual | Car payment | $250 |
| Muskingum Co Branch NAACP | Feed the streets | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcy White
- Peg Earhart
- Beverly Guinsler
- Tanya P Shurtz
- Flora Martin
Questions people ask
Does Womens Benevolent Society accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Womens Benevolent Society give?
$22,840 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Womens Benevolent Society?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcy White (President), Peg Earhart (Vice Preside), Beverly Guinsler (Secretary) and Tanya P Shurtz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Womens Benevolent Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.