Private foundation · EIN 88-3136523 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edelweiss Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 131 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
131
$2.7M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
87%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$56M

How to apply

In writing with a brief description of the charity and its requests. Contact: Frank Crane III, 5084 Wooster Rd Unit 100, Cincinnati, Oh, 5137218400 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 131 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cincinnati ZooCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$265K
Cincinnati Cancer FdtnCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$185K
Boys & Girls ClubCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$120K
Accelerate Great SchoolsCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$100K
Seton Education PartnersBronx, NYGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$100K
St Xavier High SchoolCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$100K
Washington University (st Louis)St Louis, MOGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$65K
Cincinnati Minority Business AcceleratorCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$50K
Little Miami ConservancyLoveland, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$50K
ProkidsCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$50K
Ronald McDonald HouseCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$50K
St Mary's ChurchCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$50K
The Christ HospitalCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$50K
Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$40K
Cornerstone Renter EquityCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$38K
American Red CrossCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$30K
Center for Respite CareCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$30K
Impact AutismCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$28K
EastersealsCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Evans Scholars FoundationGolf, INGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Forever Kings IncCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Ipm Food PantryCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
May We HelpCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
McNicholas High SchoolCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
MeacCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Our Daily BreadCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
St Rita's School for the DeafCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Stepping Stones CenterCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
The Ion CenterCovington, KYGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Workforce Innovation CenterCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$25K
Findlay MarketCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$22K
Faith Community PharmacyNewport, KYGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$20K
Karen Wellington FoundationCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$20K
Manna Food BankCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$20K
The Healthcsre Connection Corp OfficeCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$20K
Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$18K
Bethany House ServicesCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$17K
Camp JoyClarksville, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Cincinnati Urban PromiseCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Cincinnati Urban PromiseCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Dress for SuccessCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
East End Adult Education CenterCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Epilepsy Alliance OhioCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
FIRST Step HomeCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Focus on YouthWest Chester Township, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Junior Diabetes Research FoundationCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Kenzie's ClosetCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Meals on WheelsCharles Town, WVGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
New Life Furniture BankCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Tender MerciesCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$15K
Luke 5 AdventuresMason, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$14K
Big Brothers Big SistersCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$12K
1n5Cincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$10K
American River Roots ExperienceNewport, KYGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$10K
Ault Park Playground & TralsCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$10K
Bayley Retirement & WellnessCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$10K
Be ConcernedCovington, KYGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$10K
Beech Acres Parenting CenterCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$10K
Breakthrough CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGiven to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit$10K

By state: Ohio 114 · Kentucky 10 · New York 3 · Missouri 1 · Indiana 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Edelweiss Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Frank Crane, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Edelweiss Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing with a brief description of the charity and its requests. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Edelweiss Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.7M across 131 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Edelweiss Foundation give?

Ohio (114 grants), Kentucky (10 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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