The William W and Anna Jean Cushwa Family Foundation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-1849990 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Patty Brozik |
|---|---|
| Address | 830 Southwestern Run, Poland OH 44514 |
| Phone | 3307435555 |
| Form and materials | MANDATORY ESSAY ON REQUIREMENTS MET |
| Deadlines | 4/15 |
| Restrictions | WELL ROUNDED STUDENTS ATTENDING CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES SELECTED BY THEIR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS |
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
36% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University | University Ht, OH | Scholarship | $27,500 |
| Walsh University | N Canton, OH | Scholarship | $24,750 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship | $22,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross College | Worcester, MA | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Saint Marys College | Notra Dame, IN | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| St Columba Cathedral | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General operating | $3,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra | South Bend, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating expense | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Mahoming Valley | Youngstown, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities of St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | General operating | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Independence, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,250 | 19 |
| 2023 | $142,750 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521229349100942
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1849990
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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