Edelweiss Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 88-3136523 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded131
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$67.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANK CRANE III |
|---|---|
| Address | 5084 WOOSTER RD UNIT 100, CINCINNATI OH 45226 |
| Phone | 5137218400 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING WITH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARITY AND ITS REQUESTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $265,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Fdtn | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $185,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $120,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | Bronx, NY | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| St Xavier High School | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Washington University (St Louis) | St Louis, MO | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $65,000 |
| Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Little Miami Conservancy | Loveland, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| The Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Beechwood Home | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $40,000 |
| Cornerstone Renter Equity | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $37,500 |
| American Red Cross | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Center for Respite Care | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Impact Autism | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $28,000 |
| Easterseals | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IN | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Ipm Food Pantry | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| May We Help | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Mcnicholas High School | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Meac | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| St Rita's School for the Deaf | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Stepping Stones Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| The Ion Center | Covington, KY | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Workforce Innovation Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Findlay Market | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $21,500 |
| Faith Community Pharmacy | Newport, KY | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Karen Wellington Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| The Healthcsre Connection Corp Office | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $17,500 |
| Bethany House Services | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $16,667 |
| Camp Joy | Clarksville, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Urban Promise | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Urban Promise | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Dress for Success | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| East End Adult Education Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Epilepsy Alliance Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| First Step Home | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Focus on Youth | West Chester Township, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Junior Diabetes Research Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Kenzie's Closet | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charles Town, WV | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| New Life Furniture Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Tender Mercies | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Luke 5 Adventures | Mason, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $14,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $12,000 |
| 1N5 | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| American River Roots Experience | Newport, KY | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Ault Park Playground & Trals | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Bayley Retirement & Wellness | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Be Concerned | Covington, KY | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 131 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,673,500 | 131 |
| 2023 | $2,321,300 | 103 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513109349101916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3136523
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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