Foundations that fund organizations in West Salem, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Salem nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $4,010 to West Salem organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Salem around $260. 3 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Salem
- $4,010
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $260
- Based in OH
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Salem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund | Wooster, OH | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Romich Foundation | Creston, OH | 1 | $260 | $260 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Dewine Family Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Funding |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in West Salem, Ohio?
Wooster Elks Lodge No 1346 Charitable Fund, Romich Foundation, Dewine Family Foundation Inc reported grants to West Salem organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in West Salem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.