The Weatherhead Foundation
Invitation OnlyMayfield Heights, Ohio · EIN 13-2711998 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.2M
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$2,215,432
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,215,432 and $5,013,584.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | To support the weatherhead scholars century grant and cowen institute. | $5,013,584 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | To support the educational opportunities of the case western reserve university school of management. | $2,215,432 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,229,016 | 2 |
| 2023 | $6,800,200 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349100142
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2711998
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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