The Wesley Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-2560651

Foundation Overview

Based in Pepper Pike, OH, The Wesley Family Foundation has awarded 171 grants totaling $3,733,213 to organizations in Ohio, Florida and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $108,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,733,213
Total Assets
$8,509,808
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$28,500
% Median Grant Growth
+185% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 64%

7 of 11 recipients (64%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Ohio

78% of all grants are concentrated in Ohio, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Cleveland (40%), Beachwood (8%), Columbus (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+90%

Strong 90% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Wesley Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
The City Mission $108,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Empower Men, Women, And Children In Crisis To Overcome Homelessness 2024
Gilmour Academy Inc $50,000 Gates Mills, OH, US To Help Fund The Sports Facility 2024
Playhouse Square Foundation $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Funds For Historical Preservation, Education Programs, And Diverse Performances 2024
Hfla Of Northeast Ohio $8,394 Cleveland, OH, US To Assist In Providing Interest Free Loans For Cleveland Community Members 2024
Friends Of Garfield Park $35,000 Indianapolis, IN, US To Ensure Preservation And Continuation Of Public Benefits Of Garfield Park 2024
49er's Foundation $28,500 Youngstown, OH, US In Memory Of Tony York And To Support Mental Health And Suicide Prevention In The Bay Area 2024
Allegheny County Parks Foundation Inc $60,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US To Support Community And Economic Development Of The Area And Parks 2024
Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation $12,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Provide Support For Rainbow Paddle And Rainbow Jumper Challenge Events 2024
University Hospitals $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Provide Support For Cross Out Cancer Event 2024
Piano Cleveland $10,000 Shaker Heights, OH, US To Support Cleveland Institute Piano Competition And Institute For Young Artists 2024
Music Arts Association $75,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support Music And Assistant Music Directors For Children And Youth Orchestras, Cleveland Orchestra 2024
The City Mission $4,200 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Empower Men, Women, And Children In Crisis To Overcome Homelessness 2023
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger. 2023
St Jude Children's Hospital $10,000 Memphis, TN, US To Help Fight Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases 2023
Wounded Warrior Project $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Helps Improve The Lives Of Wounded Veterans 2023
Akron Snow Angels $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Help The Homeless In Akron Ohio 2023
Western Reserve Land Conservancy $35,000 Moreland Hills, OH, US To Fund Land Conservation, Restoration, And Preservation. 2023
Nature Center At Shaker Lakes $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Converse A Natural Area And Educate Visitors About Nature. 2023
Replay For Kids $10,000 Medina, OH, US To Increase The Availability Of Toys And Assistive Devices For Children With Disabilities 2023
Als Therapy Development Institute $29,846 Watertown, MA, US To Discover New Medications Until Everyone With Als Has Treatments 2023
Gilmour Academy Inc $50,000 Gates Mills, OH, US To Support The Work Of The Church, And Elementary Education 2023
Playhouse Square Foundation $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support The Performing Arts 2023
Fearless Fighters Foundation $3,500 Stow, OH, US To Support And Help Children And Families Battling Pediatric Cancer 2023
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $1,000 Triangle, VA, US To Help Less Fortunate Children In The Community Around Christmas Time 2023
Team Rubicon $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Serve Global Communities After Disasters 2023
The City Mission $4,200 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Empower Men, Women, And Children In Crisis To Overcome Homelessness 2023
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger. 2023
St Jude Children's Hospital $10,000 Memphis, TN, US To Help Fight Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases 2023
Wounded Warrior Project $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Helps Improve The Lives Of Wounded Veterans 2023
Akron Snow Angels $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Help The Homeless In Akron Ohio 2023
Western Reserve Land Conservancy $35,000 Moreland Hills, OH, US To Fund Land Conservation, Restoration, And Preservation. 2023
Nature Center At Shaker Lakes $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Converse A Natural Area And Educate Visitors About Nature. 2023
Replay For Kids $10,000 Medina, OH, US To Increase The Availability Of Toys And Assistive Devices For Children With Disabilities 2023
Als Therapy Development Institute $29,846 Watertown, MA, US To Discover New Medications Until Everyone With Als Has Treatments 2023
Gilmour Academy Inc $50,000 Gates Mills, OH, US To Support The Work Of The Church, And Elementary Education 2023
Playhouse Square Foundation $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support The Performing Arts 2023
Fearless Fighters Foundation $3,500 Stow, OH, US To Support And Help Children And Families Battling Pediatric Cancer 2023
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $1,000 Triangle, VA, US To Help Less Fortunate Children In The Community Around Christmas Time 2023
Team Rubicon $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Serve Global Communities After Disasters 2023
The City Mission $100,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Empower Men, Women, And Children In Crisis To Overcome Homelessness 2022
Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation $30,000 Beachwood, OH, US Provide Literacy Intervention, Health & Fitness, And Personal Development Through Afterschool Programs 2022
The Cleveland Orchestra $63,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support The Fine Arts 2022
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $15,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger. 2022
St Jude Children's Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US To Help Fight Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases 2022
Hfla Of Northeast Ohio $10,000 Beachwood, OH, US To Promote Economic Self-sufficiency 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $15,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Helps Improve The Lives Of Wounded Veterans 2022
Akron Snow Angels $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Help The Homeless In Akron Ohio 2022
Western Reserve Land Conservancy $20,000 Moreland Hills, OH, US To Fund Land Conservation, Restoration, And Preservation. 2022
Nature Center At Shaker Lakes $2,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Converse A Natural Area And Educate Visitors About Nature. 2022
The Mark Kalina Jr Foundation $10,000 Twinsburg, OH, US To Provide Financial Assistance To Victims Of Traumatic Incidents That Resulted In Limb Loss. 2022
Edward J Debartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation $5,000 Youngstown, OH, US To Help Fund Scholarships 2022
Replay For Kids $10,000 Medina, OH, US To Increase The Availability Of Toys And Assistive Devices For Children With Disabilities 2022
Catholic Charities Corporation $40,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support Catholic Charities 2022
Hunting Valley Foundation $5,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US To Help Fund Infrastructure Projects In The Village Of Hunting Valley 2022
Greater Cleveland Food Bank $200 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger 2022
Nationwide Children's Hospital $50,000 Columbus, OH, US Provide Highest Quality Patient Care; Advocacy For Children & Families; Research And Eduction 2022
The Lakeland Foundation $37,500 Kirtland, OH, US Provide Quality Learning Opportunities To Meet The Social & Economic Needs Of The Community 2022
The Ohio State University $38,000 Columbus, OH, US To Support Higher Education 2022
Als Therapy Development Institute $17,105 Watertown, MA, US To Discover New Medications Until Everyone With Als Has Treatments 2022
Safe Harbor Animal Rescue Inc $10,000 Vermilion, OH, US To Provide Care And Rescue Dogs 2022
The City Mission $100,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Empower Men, Women, And Children In Crisis To Overcome Homelessness 2022
Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation $30,000 Beachwood, OH, US Provide Literacy Intervention, Health & Fitness, And Personal Development Through Afterschool Programs 2022
The Cleveland Orchestra $63,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support The Fine Arts 2022
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $15,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger. 2022
St Jude Children's Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US To Help Fight Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases 2022
Hfla Of Northeast Ohio $10,000 Beachwood, OH, US To Promote Economic Self-sufficiency 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $15,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Helps Improve The Lives Of Wounded Veterans 2022
Akron Snow Angels $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Help The Homeless In Akron Ohio 2022
Western Reserve Land Conservancy $20,000 Moreland Hills, OH, US To Fund Land Conservation, Restoration, And Preservation. 2022
Nature Center At Shaker Lakes $2,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Converse A Natural Area And Educate Visitors About Nature. 2022
The Mark Kalina Jr Foundation $10,000 Twinsburg, OH, US To Provide Financial Assistance To Victims Of Traumatic Incidents That Resulted In Limb Loss. 2022
Edward J Debartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation $5,000 Youngstown, OH, US To Help Fund Scholarships 2022
Replay For Kids $10,000 Medina, OH, US To Increase The Availability Of Toys And Assistive Devices For Children With Disabilities 2022
Catholic Charities Corporation $40,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support Catholic Charities 2022
Hunting Valley Foundation $5,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US To Help Fund Infrastructure Projects In The Village Of Hunting Valley 2022
Greater Cleveland Food Bank $200 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger 2022
Nationwide Children's Hospital $50,000 Columbus, OH, US Provide Highest Quality Patient Care; Advocacy For Children & Families; Research And Eduction 2022
The Lakeland Foundation $37,500 Kirtland, OH, US Provide Quality Learning Opportunities To Meet The Social & Economic Needs Of The Community 2022
The Ohio State University $38,000 Columbus, OH, US To Support Higher Education 2022
Als Therapy Development Institute $17,105 Watertown, MA, US To Discover New Medications Until Everyone With Als Has Treatments 2022
Safe Harbor Animal Rescue Inc $10,000 Vermilion, OH, US To Provide Care And Rescue Dogs 2022
The City Mission $100,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Empower Men, Women, And Children In Crisis To Overcome Homelessness 2022
Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation $30,000 Beachwood, OH, US Provide Literacy Intervention, Health & Fitness, And Personal Development Through Afterschool Programs 2022
The Cleveland Orchestra $63,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support The Fine Arts 2022
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $15,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger. 2022
St Jude Children's Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US To Help Fight Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases 2022
Hfla Of Northeast Ohio $10,000 Beachwood, OH, US To Promote Economic Self-sufficiency 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $15,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Helps Improve The Lives Of Wounded Veterans 2022
Akron Snow Angels $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Help The Homeless In Akron Ohio 2022
Western Reserve Land Conservancy $20,000 Moreland Hills, OH, US To Fund Land Conservation, Restoration, And Preservation. 2022
Nature Center At Shaker Lakes $2,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Converse A Natural Area And Educate Visitors About Nature. 2022
The Mark Kalina Jr Foundation $10,000 Twinsburg, OH, US To Provide Financial Assistance To Victims Of Traumatic Incidents That Resulted In Limb Loss. 2022
Edward J Debartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation $5,000 Youngstown, OH, US To Help Fund Scholarships 2022
Replay For Kids $10,000 Medina, OH, US To Increase The Availability Of Toys And Assistive Devices For Children With Disabilities 2022
Catholic Charities Corporation $40,000 Cleveland, OH, US To Support Catholic Charities 2022
Hunting Valley Foundation $5,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US To Help Fund Infrastructure Projects In The Village Of Hunting Valley 2022
Greater Cleveland Food Bank $200 Cleveland, OH, US To Help Fight Hunger 2022
Nationwide Children's Hospital $50,000 Columbus, OH, US Provide Highest Quality Patient Care; Advocacy For Children & Families; Research And Eduction 2022
The Lakeland Foundation $37,500 Kirtland, OH, US Provide Quality Learning Opportunities To Meet The Social & Economic Needs Of The Community 2022
The Ohio State University $38,000 Columbus, OH, US To Support Higher Education 2022
Als Therapy Development Institute $17,105 Watertown, MA, US To Discover New Medications Until Everyone With Als Has Treatments 2022
Safe Harbor Animal Rescue Inc $10,000 Vermilion, OH, US To Provide Care And Rescue Dogs 2022
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2021
The Lakeland Foundation $25,000 Kirtland, OH, US General Support 2021
Replay For Kids $10,000 Medina, OH, US General Support 2021
The Ohio State University $30,000 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2021
Gilmour Academy $12,000 Gates Mills, OH, US General Support 2021
Cleveland Indians Charity $5,000 Cleveland, FL, US General Support 2021
Team Rubicon $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Wounded Warrior Project $15,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2021
No One Left Behind $25,000 Merrifield, VA, US General Support 2021
Hfla Of Northeast Ohio $10,000 Beachwood, OH, US General Support 2021
St Jude Children's Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US General Support 2021
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $15,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2021
Cleveland Orchestra $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2021
Coach Sam's Inner Circle $30,000 Beachwood, OH, US General Support 2021
The City Mission $90,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2021
Akron Snow Angels $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US General Support 2020
Cleveland Orchestra - Lullaby Project $20,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2020
Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation $30,000 Beachwood, OH, US General Support 2020
Boys Hope Girls Hope $10,000 Garfield Heights, OH, US General Support 2020
Cas Division Of The American Chemical Society $10,916 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2020
Safe Harbor Animal Rescue $5,000 Vermillion, OH, US General Support 2020
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US General Support 2020
The Als Association $5,000 Independence, OH, US General Support 2020
The Hunting Valley Foundation $3,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US General Support 2020
The Ohio State University Fndn Of Psychiatry $30,000 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2020
Wounded Warrior Project $20,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2020
Agape Distribution $10,000 Sidney, OH, US General Support 2020
Western Reserve Land Conservancy $20,000 Moreland Hills, OH, US General Support 2020
Catholic Community Fund $50,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2020
The City Mission $50,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2020
Greater Cleveland Food Bank $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2020
Hfla Of Northeast Ohio $10,000 Beachwood, OH, US General Support 2020
Rescue Villag $5,000 Novelty, OH, US General Support 2020
Saint Malachi Church $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2020
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2020
Akron Snow Angels $1,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US General Support 2018
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2018
Catholic Charities Of Cleveland $40,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2018
Cleveland Orchestra $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2018
Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation $40,000 Beachwood, OH, US General Support 2018
Gilmour Academy $100,000 Gates Mills, OH, US General Support 2018
Music Unites $25,000 Old Tappan, NJ, US General Support 2018
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US General Support 2018
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $20,000 Staton Island, NY, US General Support 2018
Wounded Warrior Project $20,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2018
Benevolenza Fundraising $2,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2017
Gilmour Academy $50,000 Gates Mills, OH, US General Support 2017
Help Mawali $500 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2017
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland Event $13,920 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2017
Laurel School $100,000 Shaker Heights, OH, US General Support 2017
Lupus Foundation Of America $10,000 Brecksville, OH, US General Support 2017
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland Event $13,920 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2017
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland Event $5,940 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2017
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US General Support 2017
Wounded Warrior Project $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2017
Shriner's Hospital For Children $15,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2017
Flashes Of Hope $10,000 Chagrin Falls, OH, US General Support 2017
Akron Snow Angels $1,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US General Support 2017
Barnabus Catholic School $1,000 Northfield Road, OH, US General Support 2017
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $5,616 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2016
Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Northeastern Oh $10,000 Garfield Hts, OH, US General Support 2016
Help Mawali $1,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2016
Hunger Network Of Greater Cleveland $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Support 2016
Laurel School $100,000 Shaker Hts, OH, US General Support 2016
Fia Medina County Care Give $5,000 Medina, OH, US General Support 2016
Mayfield School District $22,000 Mayfield Village, OH, US General Support 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US General Support 2016
Wounded Warrior Project $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2016
Music Elevates $25,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 47-2560651
Website N/A
Address 30100 CHAGRIN BLVD 301 Pepper Pike, OH 44124-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Wesley Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Kimberly A Wesley
Vice President/treasurer/director Michelle R Wesley Licata

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.