Private foundation · EIN 34-0782268 · Cleveland Hts, Ohio

Womens Philanthropic Union

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $745K total, median $373K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$745K
Median grant
$373K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
YWCA of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHFunding of general operations of cogswell hall facility to enable organization to make safe living quarters available to women of all ages.…$390K
Friendly Inn Settlement House IncCleveland, OHFunding of general operations to enable organization to further its neighborhood settlement work largely centered in the carver housing pro…$355K

About this foundation

Womens Philanthropic Union is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland Hts, Ohio, administered in care of Donald Stimpert, tax-exempt since 1944. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Womens Philanthropic Union accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Womens Philanthropic Union give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $745K across 2 grants, a median of $373K.

Where does Womens Philanthropic Union give?

Ohio (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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