The Weitzel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGates Mills, Ohio · EIN 31-1531669 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$134K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,600.
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
55% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldstone Farm | Chagrin Falls, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| The Ocean Clean Up | Pasadena, CA | General support | $9,000 |
| Animal Care Center of St John | St John, VI | General support | $5,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | New Albany, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Vi National Parks | St John, VI | General support | $5,000 |
| Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| St Christopher's by the River | Gates Mills, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Metroparks | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Zoo | Cleveland, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rail Park | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran Church | Solon, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Cat Tales Adoption Center | Warrington, PA | General support | $3,500 |
| Gifft Hill School | St John, VI | General support | $3,000 |
| A Kid Again | Twinsburgh, OH | General support | $2,600 |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Brecksville, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA | General purpose | $2,026 |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardens | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Internatioal | Americus, GA | General support | $2,000 |
| Humane Society Ofsummit County | Twinsburg, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Lauras Home Womens Crisis Center | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Rescue Village | Russell Township, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Beachwood, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Core Foundation | St John, VI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Foundation of Appalachian Ohio | Nelsonville, OH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Paws Philly | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head Island, SC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Share Food Program Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Urdue Medical Debt | Boston, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Street Tails Animal Rescue | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Sunshine House | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $1,200 |
| St John Rescue | St John, VI | General support | $1,000 |
| Valley Lutheran Church | Chagrin Falls, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Foundation | Akron, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bebashi Transition to Hope | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Howling Heroes Foundation | Twinsburg, OH | General pupose | $1,000 |
| Love City Strong | St John, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St John Wildlife Rehabiliation | St John, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Zero to Three | Washington, DC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| New Vocations | Lexington, KY | General purpsoe | $900 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $827 |
| Akron City Zoo | Akron, OH | General support | $500 |
| Avenues to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | General support | $500 |
| Heroes Helping Those With Special Needs | Mentor, OH | General support | $500 |
| St John Land Conservancy | St John, VI | General support | $500 |
| Faith United Methodist Church | Twinsburg, OH | General purpose | $500 |
| The Lawson Center Boat Museum | Bemus Point, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Neon | Cleveland, OH | Geneal purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,053 | 54 |
| 2023 | $111,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104277
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1531669
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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