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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 32-6266976

Wilson Sheehan Foundation

A private foundation in Springfield, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 79 grants and $10.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 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
Maureen Massaro
PO Box 3085
Springfield, OH 45501
(937) 244-7449
Form and materials
Grant application process is done online through grant management software consisting of 3 steps: 1. Complete and submit online our letter of inquiry (loi) 2. Review and invitation to apply online if loi fits with our mission. 3. Decision on whether or not application has been approved, applications will include current audited financial statement and copy of 501(c)(3) acceptance letter at a minimum.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Requests not considered for scholarships; mass funding appeals; sponsorships; advertising for fundraising events; and grants or loans to individuals.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $10,706,306

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $65,686,603

  • Tax year 2023

    $10,999,027

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $59,701,254

  • Tax year 2022

    $10,831,202

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $63,234,860

  • Tax year 2021

    $9,066,812

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $57,339,515

  • Tax year 2020

    $8,578,034

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $52,363,405

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,366,711

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $45,915,392

Grants paid in 2024

79 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Endowment of excellence

    $4,000,000
  2. The Drexel Funds (DBA the Drexel Fund)Philadelphia, PA

    Multiple schools grant, operations 2024-27

    $1,275,635
  3. World VisionFederal Way, WA

    Zambia water, sanitation and hygiene (wash)

    $500,000
  4. Modern Classrooms ProjectWashington, DC

    Scaling curriculum-embedded solutions

    $333,334
  5. Per ScholasBronx, NY

    Building capabilities to scale employer partnerships

    $333,333
  6. Rocking Horse Community Health CenterSpringfield, OH

    James e. Sheehan health bus

    $315,533
  7. Corner to CornerNashville, TN

    The academy: invitation into sustaining partnership

    $300,000
  8. Partnership SchoolsNew York, NY

    Expanding the impact of partnership schools in cleveland and beyond

    $300,000
  9. Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA

    Lifting new mothers out of poverty

    $207,573
  10. Cristo Rey NetworkChicago, IL

    University partners: maximizing impact

    $190,881
  11. The Oaks AcademyIndianapolis, IN

    Capacity building for oaks compendium and school leader fellowship

    $175,000
  12. Center for the Rights of Abused Children (gen Justice)Phoenix, AZ

    A national initiative to strengthen the constitutional interests of abandoned and abused children, safeguarding constitutional rights: funding legal research for two pivotal cases

    $170,000
  13. WellspringSpringfield, OH

    Wellspring capacity building request, supporting partnerships to assure ready kids (spark)

    $162,500
  14. St Joseph Financial Services IncSouth Bend, IN

    General operating support

    $125,000
  15. Better TogetherNaples, FL

    Empowering families to create loving and stable homes for children to flourish, hurricane relief support helene and milton

    $120,000
  16. Bottom Line OhioDayton, OH

    General operating support

    $100,000
  17. Ohio Tri County Food Alliance DBA Second Harvest Food BankSpringfield, OH

    Facility renovation - warehouse floor

    $100,000
  18. One Acre FundHighland Park, IL

    Advancing crop commercialization and market access for smallholder farmers in kenya

    $100,000
  19. Stand Together FoundationArlington, VA

    Cafe momentum expansion

    $100,000
  20. StriveNew York, NY

    Expanding pathways to careers in high-growth industries

    $100,000
  21. Thread IncBaltimore, MD

    Thread community model

    $75,000
  22. Cristo Rey Columbus High SchoolColumbus, OH

    Professional work-study program

    $70,000
  23. Catholic Central SchoolSpringfield, OH

    Student enrollment and support

    $65,000
  24. Zelie's HomeGarfield HTS, OH

    Strengthening future growth: strategic development planning and donor engagement, expanding support for pregnant women through renovations

    $65,000
  25. Five Points Center for the Visual ArtsTorrington, CT

    Funding a 3 year full-time step-down development position.

    $60,000
  26. Jeffs PlaceFramingham, MA

    Director of development position

    $60,000
  27. Ruling Our Experiences (rox)Columbus, OH

    Fast to 50 - rox national expansion

    $60,000
  28. All-In MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Advising, program and career development support for cristo rey jesuit graduates

    $50,000
  29. Artists for HumanityBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  30. Bipartisan Policy CenterWashington, DC

    Child welfare initiative

    $50,000
  31. Bottom Line ChicagoChicago, IL

    Chicago region - access program

    $50,000
  32. Catholic Charities of Northern NevadaReno, NV

    Elevating families

    $50,000
  33. Genesys WorksKeller, TX

    Increasing college and career readiness through work-based learning

    $50,000
  34. Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame, IN

    Enhancing mental health and community at university edge apartments

    $50,000
  35. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    Providing a remarkable, god-centered education + trades & tech opportunities for urban youth

    $50,000
  36. NpowerDayton, OH

    It tech fundamentals

    $50,000
  37. SailfutureSt Petersburg, FL

    Independent living

    $50,000
  38. Victory Project IncDayton, OH

    Program growth

    $50,000
  39. Community Improvement Corporation of Springfield & Clark CountySpringfield, OH

    Expand 2029 campaign, holiday in the city

    $48,000
  40. Home for FamiliesColumbus, OH

    Spark expansion pilot project

    $37,500
  41. Jefferson Street OasisSpringfield, OH

    Employing garden manager

    $30,000
  42. KIDZ2LEADERSMarietta, GA

    Serving more children & families impacted by incarceration

    $30,000
  43. Project Woman of OhioSpringfield, OH

    Make me safe jubilee campaign

    $30,000
  44. Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport IncBridgeport, CT

    Empowering women through education benefit

    $25,000
  45. New Day Intake CenterSouth Bend, IN

    General support

    $25,000
  46. On-The-RiseSpringfield, OH

    General support

    $25,000
  47. Regis High SchoolNew York, NY

    The reach program

    $25,000
  48. School Choice OhioColumbus, OH

    Parental outreach and engagement

    $25,000
  49. Springfield Family YMCASpringfield, OH

    Child watch remodel

    $25,000
  50. St Vincent de Paul Thrift CenterSpringfield, OH

    Employment navigator

    $25,000
  51. The Blinknow FoundationMorristown, NJ

    Unrestricted support

    $25,000
  52. The Go ProjectNew York, NY

    Go summer, go school, & go families

    $25,000
  53. Brooklyn Jesuit PrepBrooklyn, NY

    Supporting the BJP summer leadership academy at fairfield university

    $20,000
  54. Horizons at Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT

    Enhancing educational success

    $20,000
  55. St Ignatius SchoolBronx, NY

    General operating support

    $20,000
  56. The Global Orphan Project IncKansas City, MO

    Careportal clark county

    $20,000
  57. University of Dayton Fitz Center for Leadership in CommunityDayton, OH

    Doula initiative

    $20,000
  58. Choosing Hope AdoptionsSpringfield, OH

    Social work staffing for capacity and growth

    $17,517
  59. Norwalkstamford Grassroots Tennis and EducationNorwalk, CT

    Arthur goldblatt's summer camp 2024

    $15,000
  60. Springfield City Schools-Project SpringboardSpringfield, OH

    Project springboard

    $15,000
  61. Springfield FoundationSpringfield, OH

    NTPRD endowment, future iq project, springfield public art

    $12,500
  62. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Clark county young life

    $10,500
  63. Boysgrow CorpKansas City, MO

    2025 core youth team program

    $10,000
  64. Caney Creek Community Center Inc DBA Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KY

    Student work program

    $10,000
  65. Covenant Community Development CorporationSpringfield, OH

    Covenant freedom school

    $10,000
  66. Education BridgeMishawaka, IN

    Exceptional peacebuilding education in south sudan: preparing organizational foundations for scale

    $10,000
  67. Fitmoney IncNewton, MA

    Expansion/digital improvements to support free financial literacy to students across the u.s.

    $10,000
  68. Helping Our Young People Connect with GodSpringfield, OH

    Operational support for ark and rock of hope after school educational programs

    $10,000
  69. Springfield Museum of ArtSpringfield, OH

    Artful play: from field trips to family trips

    $10,000
  70. The Children's Rescue CenterSpringfield, OH

    The ark after school program

    $10,000
  71. The Wily NetworkNewton, MA

    Expansion

    $10,000
  72. Crayons to ClassroomsDayton, OH

    Teacher resource center

    $6,000
  73. Friends of the Hartman Rock GardenSpringfield, OH

    Hartman rock garden education and visitor center

    $5,000
  74. Springfield City Youth MinistriesSpringfield, OH

    Operating support

    $5,000
  75. Springfield Symphony OrchestraSpringfield, OH

    Youth orchestras and choirs grant application 2024-2025

    $5,000
  76. The Braxton Miller FoundationColumbus, OH

    STEM program

    $3,500
  77. Dance Stomp ShakeSpringfield, OH

    Youth programming in springfield

    $2,500
  78. Lesotho Nutrition InitiativeOakwood, OH

    Lesotho nutrition initiative support

    $2,500
  79. International Rett Syndrome FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Next generation grant fye 2025

    $2,000

Approved for future payment

21 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. The Drexel Funds (DBA the Drexel Fund)Philadelphia, PA

    Multiple schools grant

    $825,000
  2. Modern Classrooms ProjectWashington, DC

    Scaling curriculum-embedded solutions

    $666,666
  3. World VisionFederal Way, WA

    Zambia water, sanitation and hygiene (wash)

    $500,000
  4. Corner to CornerNashville, TN

    The academy: invitation into sustaining partnership

    $300,000
  5. Partnership SchoolsNew York, NY

    Expanding the impact of partnership schools in cleveland and beyond

    $300,000
  6. Better TogetherNaples, FL

    General operating support

    $200,000
  7. Bottom Line OhioDayton, OH

    General operating support

    $200,000
  8. Catholic Charities USAAlexandria, VA

    Lifting new mothers out of poverty

    $173,373
  9. Community Improvement Corporation of Springfield & Clark CountySpringfield, OH

    Expand 2029 campaign

    $160,000
  10. Cristo Rey Columbus High SchoolColumbus, OH

    Professional work-study program

    $140,000
  11. St Joseph Financial Services IncSouth Bend, IN

    General operating support

    $125,000
  12. Ruling Our Experiences (rox)Columbus, OH

    Fast to 50 - rox national expansion

    $120,000
  13. Artists for HumanityBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  14. StriveNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $100,000
  15. WellspringSpringfield, OH

    Wellspring capacity building request

    $100,000
  16. Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame, IN

    Enhancing mental health and community at university edge apartments

    $50,000
  17. Jefferson Street OasisSpringfield, OH

    Employing garden manager

    $45,000
  18. The Global Orphan Project IncKansas City, MO

    Careportal clark county

    $40,000
  19. Horizons at Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT

    Enhancing educational success

    $25,000
  20. St Vincent de Paul Thrift CenterSpringfield, OH

    Employment navigator

    $25,000
  21. Springfield FoundationSpringfield, OH

    Future iq project

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education17 grants $4,741,88162% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $669,3349% of the total
  3. International aid2 grants $600,0008% of the total
  4. Human services5 grants $422,5176% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment1 grant $333,3334% of the total
  6. Religion2 grants $237,5733% of the total
  7. 9 other causes17 grants $600,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana5 grants $4,260,000
  2. Ohio36 grants $1,763,883
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $1,275,635
  4. Washington1 grant $500,000
  5. New York6 grants $490,000
  6. District of Columbia2 grants $383,334
  7. Illinois3 grants $340,881
  8. Virginia2 grants $307,573
  9. Tennessee1 grant $300,000
  10. Arizona1 grant $170,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Christopher E WilsonTRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $0
  • Lorraine WilsonTRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $0
  • Maureen S MassaroEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $219,250

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