The Wesley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPepper Pike, Ohio · EIN 47-2560651 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$397K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$28,500
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,394 and $60,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | To help empower men, women, and children in crisis to overcome homelessness | $108,000 |
| Music Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | To support music and assistant music directors for children and youth orchestras, cleveland orchestra | $75,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | To support community and economic development of the area and parks | $60,000 |
| Gilmour Academy Inc | Gates Mills, OH | To help fund the sports facility | $50,000 |
| Friends of Garfield Park | Indianapolis, IN | To ensure preservation and continuation of public benefits of garfield park | $35,000 |
| 49Er's Foundation | Youngstown, OH | In memory of tony york and to support mental health and suicide prevention in the bay area | $28,500 |
| Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation | Cleveland, OH | To provide support for rainbow paddle and rainbow jumper challenge events | $12,000 |
| Piano Cleveland | Shaker Heights, OH | To support cleveland institute piano competition and institute for young artists | $10,000 |
| Hfla of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | To assist in providing interest free loans for cleveland community members | $8,394 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Funds for historical preservation, education programs, and diverse performances | $5,000 |
| University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | To provide support for cross out cancer event | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $396,894 | 11 |
| 2023 | $184,546 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349108825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2560651
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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