Private foundation · EIN 34-6520032 · Independence, Ohio

S K Wellman Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (Laurence a. Bartell april 15th) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 87 grants paid, $266K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Laurence a. Bartell none

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
87
$266K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Laurence a. Bartell april 15th
Assets
$5.7M

How to apply

Laurence a. Bartell none Contact: Laurence a Bartell, 6450 Rockside Woods Blvd S 230, Independence, Oh, 2166211180 Deadlines: Laurence a. Bartell april 15th Restrictions: Laurence a. Bartell none

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 87 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University Hospitals - RainbowCleveland, OHYouth care and development$10K
Cleveland Rape Crisis CenterCleveland, OHSupport for abused women$8,000
Malachi HouseCleveland, OHAid to needy$8,000
Salvation Army of ClevelandCleveland, OHAid to needy$8,000
Cleveland MetroparksCleveland, OHNature preservation$7,000
BellefaireCleveland Heights, OHAid to neeey$5,000
Cleveland Animal Protective LeagueCleveland, OHFostering animal adoption$5,000
Eden HouseCleveland, OHHousing support$5,000
Fieldstone Farm- Therapeutic Riding CenterChagrin Falls, OHTherapy support$5,000
Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OHNutritional support$5,000
Hospice of the Western ReserveCleveland, OHAid to terminally ill$5,000
MedwishmedworksCleveland, OHRepurpose medical equipment$5,000
St Martin de PorresCleveland, OHEducational scholarships$5,000
Building Hope in the CityCleveland, OHCommunity outreach$4,000
Cleveland Zoological SocietyCleveland, OHEducational programs$4,000
Cuyahoga Community CollegeCleveland, OHScholarships$4,000
Family Promise of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHAid to homeless$4,000
Happy Trails Farm Animal SanctuaryRavenna, OHAnimal rescue$4,000
Silver Fur K9 Rescue & RetirementAustinburg, OHRescue for senior dogs$4,000
The Littlest HeroesCleveland, OHSupport children battling cancer$4,000
Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OHScholarships$3,500
Catholic CharitiesCleveland, OHSupport the wellness warriors program for adults with disabilities$3,500
Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioCleveland, OHYouth development$3,000
Camp Ho Mita KodaNewbury Township, OHYouth camp$3,000
Cleveland AngelsCleveland, OHCommunity outreach$3,000
Cleveland Hearing and Speech CenterCleveland, OHEducational programs$3,000
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OHHistorical preservation$3,000
Cleveland School of the ArtsCleveland, OHEducational support$3,000
Cleveland Sight CenterCleveland, OHAid to the blind$3,000
College NowCleveland, OHScholarships$3,000
EsperanzaCleveland, OHCultural diversity$3,000
EversightCleveland, OHSight restoration$3,000
Front StepsCleveland, OHAid to homeless$3,000
Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OHEducational support$3,000
JenningsGarfield Heights, OHMedical aid to elderly$3,000
Lake Erie Nature & Science CenterBay Village, OHCommunity outreach$3,000
Life ActCleveland, OHSuicide prevention$3,000
Neighborhood Family PracticeCleveland, OHMedical aid to needy$3,000
Pathway Caring for ChildrenNorth Olmstead, OHSupport for foster care, adoption and mental health needs$3,000
Seeds of LiteracyCleveland, OHEducational support$3,000
Stella MarisCleveland, OHSupport for recovery$3,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater ClevelandLakewood, OHSupporting mentoring relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth$3,000
Cleveland Pops OrchestraBeachwood, OHSupport educational programs to develop an enduring appreciation of music in northeast ohio$3,000
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OHSupport students, especially those from low-income, minority or international backgrounds$3,000
Cuyahoga County Public LibraryCleveland, OHProviding opportunities to read, learn, create and connect within our communities$3,000
Newbridge PlaceLodi, OHSupportive housing for low-income mentally ill veterans project$3,000
Journey Center for Safety & HealingCleveland, OHServes individuals in cuyahoga county who are victims of child sexual and physical abuse, dating violence, partner violence$3,000
American Cancer SocietyCleveland, OHProvide support for cancer patients and caregivers$2,500
CASA Court Appointed Special AdvocatesCleveland, OHAdvocate for children in court$2,500
Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OHScholarships$2,500
Hope IgnitesGarfield Heights, OHProvides academic enrichment, social emotional learning and college and career pathways$2,500
Blossom HillWestlake, OHCare for disabled adults and their families$2,000
Cleveland PlayhouseCleveland, OHArt education and community outreach$2,000
Epilepsy AssociationCleveland, OHMedical research$2,000
Fostering HopeSolon, OHCommunity outreach$2,000
Girls on the RunBrecksville, OHCommunity outreach$2,000
Holden Forests & GardensCleveland, OHEducational support$2,000
IdeastreamwvizCleveland, OHCommunity outreach$2,000
Lake Erie InkCleveland Heights, OHWriting space for youth$2,000
Planned ParenthoodColumbus, OHEducational programs$2,000

About this foundation

S K Wellman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Ohio, administered in care of Laurence Bartell, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does S K Wellman Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Laurence a. Bartell none Deadlines: Laurence a. Bartell april 15th.

How much does S K Wellman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $266K across 87 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does S K Wellman Foundation give?

Ohio (87 grants), per its latest filing.

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