The William Bingham Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-6513791 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$24.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
35% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Inc | Cleveland, OH | To support operations | $250,000 |
| Chandler School | Pasadena, CA | To support the Expand Community Connections program | $150,000 |
| Hawken School | Gates Mills, OH | To support capital improvements | $150,000 |
| Friends of Recovery NE Ohio | Willoughby, OH | To support the Hesed Home for Men | $100,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | To support operations | $100,000 |
| Washington School for Girls | Washington, DC | To support expansion renovations | $100,000 |
| West End House Camp | Parsonsfield, ME | To support the Campership program | $100,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | To support renovation project | $50,000 |
| CityMusic Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | To support free concerts | $45,000 |
| Apollo's Fire Baroque | Cleveland Heights, OH | To support capacity building | $30,000 |
| Heights Arts | Cleveland Heights, OH | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics | Chagrin Falls, OH | To support music series | $10,000 |
| The Haven Home | Cleveland, OH | To support operations | $5,000 |
| Museums of the Bethel Historical Society | Bethel, ME | To support operations | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Campus restoration | $125,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | To support renovation project | $50,000 |
| Triangle Ultimate | Morrisville, NC | Expanding Girl's Participation and Leadership in Sport through Ultimate | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,117,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $981,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,006,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103265
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6513791
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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