Private foundation · EIN 82-3311965 · Cleveland, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wedge Block Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $246K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$246K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Resource ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral support$20K
NAMI Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral support$15K
Hiram House CampChagrin Falls, OHGeneral support$15K
The Lgbt Community Center of Greater CleCleveland, OHGeneral support$15K
Journey Center for Safety and HealingCleveland, OHGeneral support$15K
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding CtrChagrin Falls, OHGeneral support$15K
Courage to CaregiversChagrin Falls, OHGeneral support$15K
P a L S for HealingIndependence, OHGeneral support$11K
Salaam ClinicCleveland, OHGeneral support$10K
Abortion Fund of OhioColumbus, OHGeneral support$10K
Shaker Historical SocietyCleveland, OHGeneral support$10K
Lake County Free ClinicPainesville, OHGeneral support$10K
Center for Arts - Inspired LearningCleveland, OHGeneral purpose$10K
Nature Center at Shaker LakesCleveland, OHGeneral support$10K
Art Therapy StudioCleveland, OHGeneral purpose$10K
B Riley Sober HouseCleveland, OHGeneral support$10K
Naaleh Cleveland IncCleveland, OHGeneral support$10K
Hola OhioPainesville, OHGeneral support$10K
Canopy Child Advocacy Center IncCleveland, OHGeneral support$10K
Getting to WeLyndhurst, OHGeneral support$10K
GendersphereShaker Heights, OHCamp lilac$5,000

About this foundation

Wedge Block Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, administered in care of Jill Dugovics, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Wedge Block Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Wedge Block Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $246K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Wedge Block Foundation give?

Ohio (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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