Women's Philanthropic Union
Preselected recipients only
Women's Philanthropic Union is a private foundation in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $745,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $372,500 and the largest $390,000. 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$745,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$372,500
- Largest grant$390,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $763,277 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $686,968 | 3 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $763,277 | 4 | $19.4 million |
| 2025 | $745,000 | 2 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
Women's Philanthropic Union 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 Women's Philanthropic Union funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $745,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Greater Cleveland | Funding of general operations of cogswell hall facility to enable organization to make safe living quarters available to women of all ages. This organization is independent of women's philanthropic union (wpu), however, the president of YWCA of greater cleveland is entitled to ex-officio membership on the wpu board. | $390,000 |
| Friendly Inn Settlement House Inc | Funding of general operations to enable organization to further its neighborhood settlement work largely centered in the carver housing project. This organization is independent of women's philanthropic union (wpu), however, the president of friendly inn is entitled to ex-officio membership on the wpu board. Several wpu board members have served past or present board memberships of friendly inn. | $355,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Potts
- Greg Mersol
- Marilyn Coleman
- Edith Phillips
- Kimberle Gottfried
- Donald Stimpert
- Tyson Mitchell
- Hilary Schickler
- Yolanda Armstrong
- Helen Forbes Fields
- Lauren Gilbride
Questions people ask
Does Women's Philanthropic Union accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Women's Philanthropic Union give?
$745,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $372,500.
Who runs Women's Philanthropic Union?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Potts (At Large), Greg Mersol (Asst Treasurer), Marilyn Coleman (Trustee) and Edith Phillips (President) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Women's Philanthropic Union fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and housing and homelessness.