The William W and Margaret L Bresnahan Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanfield, Ohio · EIN 34-1791494 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$59K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $2,500.
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
28% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Among US - Duke University | Durham, NC | General support | $7,200 |
| Caring Community Foundation | Cary, NC | General support | $4,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| Projectiam | Toledo, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| St Bede Catholic Church | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $3,600 |
| Animal Charity of Ohio | Youngstown, OH | General support | $3,500 |
| Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | General support | $3,500 |
| Trinity United Church of Christ | Waynesboro, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Mill Creek Metroparks Foundation | Canfield, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley | Youngstown, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Youngstown State University Foundation | Youngstown, OH | William & margaret bresnahan scholarship | $2,500 |
| Golden String Radio | Youngstown, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Project Mkc | Boardman, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Youngstown, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Nicu | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Bethany House | Toledo, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Casting Carolinas | Asheville, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley | Struthers, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Mainstreet Waynesboro | Waynesboro, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Toledo, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | Chardon, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| St Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $1,000 |
| Heritage Sylvania | Sylvania, OH | General support | $700 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown | Youngstown, OH | General support | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Toledo | Toledo, OH | General support | $400 |
| Leadership Toledo | Toledo, OH | General support | $400 |
| Mom's House Toledo | Toledo, OH | General support | $400 |
| Read for Literacy | Toledo, OH | General support | $400 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $400 |
| Veteran Recreation Ohio | Newark, OH | General support | $400 |
| Bella Vita | Toledo, OH | General support | $250 |
| Arts Commission | Toledo, OH | General support | $200 |
| Hooves | Swanton, OH | General support | $200 |
| Manahan (Fka Josina Lott Residential & Community Services) | Toledo, OH | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,750 | 35 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | 34 |
| 2023 | $36,250 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610619349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1791494
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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