Edward and Ruth Wilkof Foundation
Historical FunderCanton, Ohio · EIN 34-1536119 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | EDWARD RUTH WILKOF FOUNDATION DAVID |
|---|---|
| Address | 4774 MUNSON STREET NW SUITE 402, CANTON OH 44718 |
| Phone | 3309669400 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE INFORMATION & MATERIAL RELATING TO REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | DONEE MUST HAVE EXEMPT STATUS AS DETERMINED BY THE IRS |
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
54% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Wwoz Inc | New Orleans, LA | Cultural programs | $35,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | Cultural programs | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | Youth chorus | $12,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Educational programs | $12,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Community programs | $10,000 |
| The Roots of Music | New Orleans, LA | Cultural programs | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Food for needy | $10,000 |
| The Ella Project | New Orleans, LA | Cultural programs | $7,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Holocaust history & memorial | $7,500 |
| Aultman Health Foundation | Canton, OH | Medical scholarships | $5,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Florida Center for Early Childhood | Sarasota, FL | Child and family development | $1,500 |
| Bernard & Sanford Wilkof Post #73 | Canton, OH | Current needs | $1,250 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank | Akron, OH | Food for needy | $1,000 |
| Arts in Stark | Canton, OH | Cultural programs | $1,000 |
| Canton Jewish Community Federation | Canton, OH | Community programs | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | Community programs | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Canton | Canton, OH | Endowment fund | $1,000 |
| Stark County Hunger Task Force | Canton, OH | Food for needy | $1,000 |
| Temple Israel | Canton, OH | Community programs | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Stark County | Canton, OH | Community programs | $1,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Investigative journalism | $1,000 |
| The Sarasota Players | Sarasota, FL | Cultural programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,750 | 24 |
| 2024 | $149,750 | 22 |
| 2023 | $174,750 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612029349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1536119
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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