John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-6501908 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $70,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PERRY M DRYDEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 WHITTLESEY AVE, Norwalk OH 44857 |
| Phone | 4196684402 |
| Form and materials | No specific application form |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to 501(c)3 organizations whose purposes are religious, charitable, scientific, literary. |
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
10% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Area United Fund | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $125,000 |
| Norwalk City Schools | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $70,000 |
| Norwalk Catholic Schools | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $70,000 |
| Norwalk Economic Development Corporation | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Huron County Humane Society | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $19,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Artist Open Studio | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Firelands Historical Society | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Public Library | Norwalk, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Huron County Imagination Library | Port Austin, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $300,930 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513129349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6501908
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.