The Westfield Insurance Foundation
Historical FunderWestfield, Ohio · EIN 20-3816760 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded287
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$35.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | The Westfield Insurance Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 5001, Westfield Center OH 44251 |
| Phone | 3308878431 |
| JulieWisneski@westfieldgrp.com | |
| Form and materials | Applicants should use the contact information provided and submit requests electronically. Necessary information provided should include prior open year filed 990 returns, and any applicable financial records relating to the request; such as program budgets or financial statements if requested. |
| Deadlines | Submissions are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Funds are disbursed to organizations that are permissible within the Foundation's exempt purpose and existence under 501(c)(3), strategy, and eligible to receive contributinos according to applicable IRC Code sections and verification. |
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
45% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Washington, DC | Flood Recovery Grant | $500,000 |
| PGA Tour Inc | Ponte Vedra, FL | Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank General operating support support | $100,000 |
| Akron Urban League | Akron, OH | General operating support | $79,917 |
| The Spanish American Committee | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $77,000 |
| American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Smart Development | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina | Akron, OH | Support to maintain Financial Empowerment Coach | $75,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina | Akron, OH | General operating support | $71,210 |
| Team NEO Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Friends of Medina County Parks Inc | Medina, OH | Capital Campaign support | $50,000 |
| Westfield Fire and Rescue | Westfield Center, OH | Capital Needs | $50,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General operating support | $48,050 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Kennesaw, GA | General operating support | $44,368 |
| Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation | Cleveland, OH | Workforce Programming | $40,000 |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | Raleigh, NC | General operating support | $38,963 |
| Gamma Iota Sigma | Powell, OH | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Leadership Medina County | Medina, OH | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $26,250 |
| Next Step Up Inc | Medina, OH | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Sports Commission | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $24,750 |
| Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation Inc | Columbus, OH | Emergency Relief Fund | $24,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Autism Society | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $20,500 |
| Cloverleaf Local School District | Lodi, OH | 2024 Experienced-based learning opportunities | $20,000 |
| County Forward Fund Inc | Medina, OH | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Medina Hospital Foundation | Medina, OH | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Leadership Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $18,861 |
| American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters | Malvern, PA | Institutes Development Fund Contribution | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Inc | Akron, OH | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Economic Growth Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $14,500 |
| American Heart Association (National) | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $13,549 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $13,409 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $12,500 |
| United Way of Sumner County | Gallatin, TN | General operating support | $11,890 |
| YWCA Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $11,660 |
| Credit Counseling Center | Richboro, PA | General Operating Support | $11,500 |
| CRS Gives Back Inc | Englewood, CO | General Operating Support | $11,500 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | Blue Ash, OH | General operating support | $11,500 |
| Mom's House Inc of Toledo | Toledo, OH | General operating support | $11,500 |
| Hope for Her Florida Inc | Brandon, FL | General operating support | $10,500 |
| The Way Station Inc | Columbiana, OH | General operating support | $10,500 |
| United Fund of Surry | Mount Airy, NC | General operating support | $10,500 |
| Housing Research and Advocacy Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Fair Housing Center | Toledo, OH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Richmond, VA | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Beans and Bread Resource Center | Baltimore, MD | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Capital Area YMCA | Trenton, NJ | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Dickson County Help Center Inc | Dickson, TN | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Haven Homes of Detroit | Centreville, MI | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Mosaic Christian Community Development Association | Benton Harbor, MI | Support of Community Outreach programs | $9,500 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Springfield, IL | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Opportunity House | Reading, PA | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission Assoc of St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $9,500 |
| United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $9,420 |
| Council on Foundations | Arlington, VA | Membership | $9,000 |
| Cavaliers Youth Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $8,600 |
Showing the 60 largest of 287 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Capacity Campaign | $225,000 |
| Towards Employment Inc | Cleveland, OH | General operating support and Capacity Building | $150,000 |
| Ubiz Venture Capital | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | Y.O.U. School Based Programs, General operating support | $75,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | College Now Adult Programs & Services | $60,000 |
| The Phe'Be Foundation | Beachwood, OH | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Women in Transition & Food Pantries | $50,000 |
| Passages Connecting Fathers and Sons Inc | Cleveland, OH | General Operating Support | $33,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,694,357 | 295 |
| 2023 | $3,211,100 | 313 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3816760
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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