Ansom Foundation
Invitation OnlyMentor, Ohio · EIN 20-1939623 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$29K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$100
Total assets$140K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Bede Church | Mentor, OH | Donation | $12,050 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $6,000 |
| Saint Francis University | Loretto, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Knights of Columbus | Mentor, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Kinights of Columbus 13755 | Mentor, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Kizito Foundation | North Olmsted, OH | Donation | $660 |
| Catholic Community Fdn | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $500 |
| Catholic Community Fdn | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $500 |
| Knights of Col Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $500 |
| The Dynamic Catholic Institute | Erlanger, KY | Donation | $300 |
| Basilica National Shrine | Washington, DC | Donation | $150 |
| Hillsdale College | Washington DC, DC | Donation | $150 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | Walls, MS | Donation | $150 |
| Annual Appeal for Priestly Formatio | Albert Lea, MN | Donation | $100 |
| Catholic Education | Albert Lea, MN | Donation | $100 |
| Dorothy Day Outreach | Loretto, PA | Donation | $100 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Irondale, AL | Donation | $100 |
| Impact | College Station, TX | Donation | $100 |
| National Museum of Mighty 8Th | Savannah, GA | Donation | $100 |
| Northeast Ohio Catholic | Albert Lea, MN | Donation | $100 |
| Redford High School Volleyball | Honolulu, HI | Donation | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Tipton, IA | Donation | $100 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | Chardon, OH | Donation | $100 |
| St Ignatius High School | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $100 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $100 |
| The Catholic League | New York, NY | Donation | $100 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | Donation | $50 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Donation | $50 |
| Mattawan Girls Soccer | Kalamazoo, MI | Donation | $50 |
| Operation Smile | Topeka, KS | Donation | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,960 | 31 |
| 2024 | $18,010 | 25 |
| 2023 | $13,785 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611189349101306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1939623
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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