WWMR Foundation
Accepts applications
WWMR Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$15.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
18% 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 | $890,000 | 17 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 15 | $15.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 17 | $15.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffery P Consolo 600 Superior Avenue East Suite 2100, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 348-5805, jconsolo@mcdonaldhopkins.com |
| What to submit | OPEN |
What WWMR Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 15 | $2.3 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Operating expenses | $1.0 million |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Operating expenses | $500,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Operating expenses | $250,000 |
| Apollo's Fire | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Foodbank | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Classical Guitar Society | Operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Beck Center | Operatiing expenses | $50,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Blue Water Chamber Orchestra | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Ideastream - WCLV | Operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Zygote Press | Operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Heights Arts | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Nature Center at Shaker Lakes | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey P Consolo
Questions people ask
Does WWMR Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does WWMR Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs WWMR Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey P Consolo (Sole Director, President).
What does WWMR Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.