The Sk Wellman Foundation
Historical FunderIndependence, Ohio · EIN 34-6520032 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$266K
Organizations funded87
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LAURENCE A BARTELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 6450 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD S 230, INDEPENDENCE OH 44131 |
| Phone | 2166211180 |
| Form and materials | LAURENCE A. BARTELL NONE |
| Deadlines | LAURENCE A. BARTELL APRIL 15TH |
| Restrictions | LAURENCE A. BARTELL 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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals - Rainbow | Cleveland, OH | Youth care and development | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | Cleveland, OH | Support for abused women | $8,000 |
| Malachi House | Cleveland, OH | Aid to needy | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Aid to needy | $8,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks | Cleveland, OH | Nature preservation | $7,000 |
| Bellefaire | Cleveland Hts, OH | Aid to neeey | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | Fostering animal adoption | $5,000 |
| Eden House | Cleveland, OH | Housing support | $5,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm- Therapeutic Riding Center | Chagrin Falls, OH | Therapy support | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Nutritional support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | Aid to terminally ill | $5,000 |
| Medwishmedworks | Cleveland, OH | Repurpose medical equipment | $5,000 |
| St Martin de Porres | Cleveland, OH | Educational scholarships | $5,000 |
| Building Hope in the City | Cleveland, OH | Community outreach | $4,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | Educational programs | $4,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Cleveland, OH | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Aid to homeless | $4,000 |
| Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary | Ravenna, OH | Animal rescue | $4,000 |
| Silver Fur K9 Rescue & Retirement | Austinburg, OH | Rescue for senior dogs | $4,000 |
| The Littlest Heroes | Cleveland, OH | Support children battling cancer | $4,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Cleveland, OH | Support the wellness warriors program for adults with disabilities | $3,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Youth development | $3,000 |
| Camp Ho Mita Koda | Newbury Township, OH | Youth camp | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Angels | Cleveland, OH | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center | Cleveland, OH | Educational programs | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | Historical preservation | $3,000 |
| Cleveland School of the Arts | Cleveland, OH | Educational support | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | Aid to the blind | $3,000 |
| College Now | Cleveland, OH | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Esperanza | Cleveland, OH | Cultural diversity | $3,000 |
| Eversight | Cleveland, OH | Sight restoration | $3,000 |
| Front Steps | Cleveland, OH | Aid to homeless | $3,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | Educational support | $3,000 |
| Jennings | Garfield Heights, OH | Medical aid to elderly | $3,000 |
| Lake Erie Nature & Science Center | Bay Village, OH | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Life Act | Cleveland, OH | Suicide prevention | $3,000 |
| Neighborhood Family Practice | Cleveland, OH | Medical aid to needy | $3,000 |
| Pathway Caring for Children | North Olmstead, OH | Support for foster care, adoption and mental health needs | $3,000 |
| Seeds of Literacy | Cleveland, OH | Educational support | $3,000 |
| Stella Maris | Cleveland, OH | Support for recovery | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland | Lakewood, OH | Supporting mentoring relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Pops Orchestra | Beachwood, OH | Support educational programs to develop an enduring appreciation of music in northeast ohio | $3,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Support students, especially those from low-income, minority or international backgrounds | $3,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library | Cleveland, OH | Providing opportunities to read, learn, create and connect within our communities | $3,000 |
| Newbridge Place | Lodi, OH | Supportive housing for low-income mentally ill veterans project | $3,000 |
| Journey Center for Safety & Healing | Cleveland, OH | Serves individuals in cuyahoga county who are victims of child sexual and physical abuse, dating violence, partner violence | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | Provide support for cancer patients and caregivers | $2,500 |
| Casa Court Appointed Special Advocates | Cleveland, OH | Advocate for children in court | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Hope Ignites | Garfield Heights, OH | Provides academic enrichment, social emotional learning and college and career pathways | $2,500 |
| Blossom Hill | Westlake, OH | Care for disabled adults and their families | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse | Cleveland, OH | Art education and community outreach | $2,000 |
| Epilepsy Association | Cleveland, OH | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Fostering Hope | Solon, OH | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Brecksville, OH | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | Cleveland, OH | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Ideastreamwviz | Cleveland, OH | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Lake Erie Ink | Cleveland Heights, OH | Writing space for youth | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Columbus, OH | Educational programs | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 87 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,500 | 87 |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 84 |
| 2023 | $236,500 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349101104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6520032
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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