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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 31-6047601

Wodecroft Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 40 grants and $521,221 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Patty Evans Co Bahl Gaynor
255 East Fifth Street Suite 2700
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 287-6100
[email protected]
Form and materials
No particular form is required. A letter stating the amount and purpose requested is sufficient. Few unsolicited applications are granted.
Deadlines
June 30
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $521,221

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $8,673,979
  • Tax year 2024

    $457,630

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $8,162,578
  • Tax year 2023

    $460,429

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $6,924,905
  • Tax year 2022

    $432,970

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $7,251,719
  • Tax year 2021

    $345,500

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $7,219,699
  • Tax year 2020

    $355,000

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $4,657,003
  • Tax year 2019

    $342,395

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $2,723,708
  • Tax year 2018

    $321,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $2,699,653

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Els for Autism FoundationJupiter, FL

    Charitable support

    $45,000
  2. Christ Hospital FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Charitable support

    $40,000
  3. Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OH

    Charitable support

    $40,000
  4. Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OH

    Charitable support

    $27,500
  5. Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA

    Charitable support

    $27,500
  6. Nantucket Community SailingNantucket, MA

    Charitable support

    $25,000
  7. Taft MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Charitable support

    $25,000
  8. ArtswaveCincinnati, OH

    Charitable support

    $21,000
  9. Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OH

    Charitable support

    $20,000
  10. Nature Conservancy of OhioDublin, OH

    Charitable support

    $20,000
  11. Pro KidsCincinnati, OH

    Charitable support

    $20,000
  12. Stepping Stones IncCincinnati, OH

    Charitable support

    $20,000
  13. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Charitable support

    $20,000
  14. Jewish Family & Children's ServiceWaltham, MA

    Charitable support

    $12,500
  15. Chatham Orpheum Theater IncNorth Chatham, MA

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  16. Gateway MuseumPo Box, NY

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  17. Nantucket Conservation FoundationNantucket, MA

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  18. Nantucket Historical AssociationNantucket, MA

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  19. Open Door Cape AnnGloucester, MA

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  20. The Food ProjectLincoln, MA

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  21. The Riverview SchoolEast Sandwich, MA

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  22. Tuckernuck Land TrustNantucket, MA

    Charitable support

    $10,000
  23. Interfaith Community ShelterSanta Fe, NM

    Charitable support

    $7,000
  24. Kitchen AnglesSanta Fe, NM

    Charitable support

    $7,000
  25. Lanes Coven Theater CoGloucester, MA

    Charitable support

    $7,000
  26. Santa Fe Art InstituteSanta Fe, NM

    Charitable support

    $7,000
  27. Cape Ann MuseumGloucester, MA

    Charitable support

    $6,000
  28. Cape AbilitiesHyannis, MA

    Charitable support

    $5,000
  29. GmgiGloucester, MA

    Charitable support

    $5,000
  30. LovelaneLincoln, MA

    Charitable support

    $5,000
  31. Merc Forest & Family CenterRupert, VT

    Charitable support

    $5,000
  32. Nantucket Shellfish AssociationNantucket, MA

    Charitable support

    $5,000
  33. New England AquariumBoston, MA

    Charitable support

    $5,000
  34. Wellesley StarsWellesley, MA

    Charitable support

    $3,000
  35. Weston Forest and Trails AssociationWeston, MA

    Charitable support

    $3,000
  36. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Charitable support

    $2,000
  37. Kent School Boat ClubKent, CT

    Charitable support

    $2,000
  38. Kent SchoolKent, CT

    Charitable support

    $2,000
  39. Allen-Chase FoundationDeerfield, MA

    Charitable support

    $1,000
  40. George Pocock Rowing FoundationSeattle, WA

    Charitable support

    $721

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $94,50025% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $87,00023% of the total
  3. Environment3 grants $60,00016% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $28,0007% of the total
  5. Medical research1 grant $27,5007% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation2 grants $25,7217% of the total
  7. 5 other causes8 grants $60,00016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio9 grants $233,500
  2. Massachusetts20 grants $180,000
  3. Florida1 grant $45,000
  4. New Mexico3 grants $21,000
  5. Washington2 grants $20,721
  6. New York1 grant $10,000
  7. Vermont1 grant $5,000
  8. Connecticut2 grants $4,000
  9. Illinois1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Cecile Drackett AllynTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth M ThomasTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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