Woodruff Foundation
Accepts applications
Woodruff Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $523,285 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $22,892 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$523,285
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$22,892
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was down from $666,960 the year before.
68% 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 | $666,960 | 29 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $523,285 | 22 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Care of Cristin Slesh 1422 Euclid Avenue Suite 966, Cleveland, OH 44115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 566-1853 |
| What to submit | No specific application or proposal form is used. Applicants should submit proposals that should include items such as: 1. Purpose of the proposal 2. A brief history and purpose of the organization 3. A profile of clients served, a summary of the services offered along with the service area and applicable statistics 4. An explanantion of specific grant request including objectives, time frame and budget 5. A statement of income and expenses for the preceding year and a current budget 6. A list of the board of trustees 7. A copy of the latest audited financial statements 8. A copy of the most recent annual report |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Woodruff Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 22 | $470,785 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio | Develop iecmh workforce | $50,000 |
| The Centers for Family and Children | Renovate cle. Christian home | $35,000 |
| Positive Education Program | Prof. Dev. For day treatment center | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Expand health serv for cmsd students | $25,000 |
| Pregnant With Possibilities Resource Center | Launch a behavioral health practice | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | Provide guardianship to adults | $25,000 |
| The Metrohealth Foundation | Staff training | $25,000 |
| Thrive for Change | Harm reduction services & awareness | $25,000 |
| Stella Maris | Detoxification services | $25,000 |
| NAMI Greater Cleveland | Program support | $25,000 |
| Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition | Research & advocacy | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Care Inc | Prof. Dev. & training for staff | $20,785 |
| Signature Health Inc | Expand geriatric behavioral health | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Substance use recovery program | $15,000 |
| Canopy | Behavioral health screening & treatm | $15,000 |
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless | Street outreach & resources | $15,000 |
| May Dugan Center | Behavioral health services | $15,000 |
| The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgende R Community of Greater Cleveland | Mental health services for lgbtq+ | $15,000 |
| Ideastream Public Media | Behavioral health programming | $10,000 |
| Joseph's and Mary's Home | Staff training in geriatric behavior | $10,000 |
| Building Hope in the City | Refugee & immigrant mental health ed | $10,000 |
| Birthing Beautiful Communities | Postpartum support for new mothers | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly Wimbiscus MD
- Habeebah Rasheed Grimes
- Vanessa Jensen Psyd
- Laurel Domanski Diaz
- Janet Lowder
- Dixon Morgan
- John Corlett
- Steven Siemborski
- Robert Fischer PHD
Questions people ask
Does Woodruff Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Woodruff Foundation give?
$523,285 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $22,892.
Who runs Woodruff Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Molly Wimbiscus MD (Trustee), Habeebah Rasheed Grimes (Trustee), Vanessa Jensen Psyd (Trustee) and Laurel Domanski Diaz (President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Woodruff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and community development.