Ida B Wells Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1903338 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | IDA B WELLS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 14991, CLEVELAND OH 44114 |
| Phone | 2169282390 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE REQUEST AND APPLICATION FROM THE ADDRESS ABOVE. SMALL INITIATIVES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. RECIPIENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SPECIFY HOW THE GRANT WOULD BE SPENT AND PROVE A PLAN FOR EVALUATING WHETHER THE STATED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE GRANTS HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. |
| Deadlines | NONE - AWARDS ARE GRANTED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR |
| Restrictions | GRANTS BENEFITING ORGANIZATIONS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY ARE PRIORITIZED. PROJECTS FUNDED SHOULD SEEK TO: * ENCOURAGE NON-VIOLENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING ESPECIALLY WITH YOUTH * ENHANCE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION * PROMOTE SMALL SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT *DEVELOP EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND JOB CREATION *EMPOWER AND ADVOCATE FOR THE HOMELESS AND THOSE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS *ENGAGE IN SOLIDARITY WITH OPPRESSED PEOPLES *PROVIDE LEGAL RESEARCH AND REPRESENTATION TO IMPOVERISHED OR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS |
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Refuge Inc | Euclid, OH | Charitable support | $1,050 |
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless | Cleveland, OH | Support for homelessness program | $1,000 |
| Ohio City Inc | Cleveland, OH | Garden program | $1,000 |
| Case Western Reserve Universityinterreligious Task Force | Cleveland, OH | Support for social justice presentations | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,300 | 4 |
| 2023 | $4,150 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103189
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1903338
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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