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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 34-6513791

The William Bingham Foundation

A private foundation in Cleveland, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 14 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Anne G Savastano Grants Manager
2400 Orange Ave 91427
Cleveland, OH 44101
(216) 759-9142
[email protected]
Form and materials
The grant application process is described on the Foundation's website at: www.wbinghamfoundation.org under the heading Procedures".
Deadlines
Two months prior to the semi-annual Trustee's meetings in February and August
Restrictions
The Foundation makes grants to public charities. Grants are made to organizations organized within the United States.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,117,500

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $18,845,186

  • Tax year 2024

    $981,000

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $19,010,898

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,006,000

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $19,068,941

  • Tax year 2022

    $890,175

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $18,873,677

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,152,819

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $18,957,160

  • Tax year 2020

    $713,925

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $16,531,855

  • Tax year 2019

    $911,000

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $15,438,677

  • Tax year 2018

    $670,951

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $15,684,852

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Stella Maris IncCleveland, OH

    To support operations

    $250,000
  2. Chandler SchoolPasadena, CA

    To support the Expand Community Connections program

    $150,000
  3. Hawken SchoolGates Mills, OH

    To support capital improvements

    $150,000
  4. Friends of Recovery NE OhioWilloughby, OH

    To support the Hesed Home for Men

    $100,000
  5. Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA

    To support operations

    $100,000
  6. Washington School for GirlsWashington, DC

    To support expansion renovations

    $100,000
  7. West End House CampParsonsfield, ME

    To support the Campership program

    $100,000
  8. Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH

    To support renovation project

    $50,000
  9. CityMusic ClevelandCleveland, OH

    To support free concerts

    $45,000
  10. Apollo's Fire BaroqueCleveland HTS, OH

    To support capacity building

    $30,000
  11. Heights ArtsCleveland Heights, OH

    To support general operations

    $25,000
  12. Musical Upcoming Stars in the ClassicsChagrin Falls, OH

    To support music series

    $10,000
  13. The Haven HomeCleveland, OH

    To support operations

    $5,000
  14. Museums of the Bethel Historical SocietyBethel, ME

    To support operations

    $2,500

Approved for future payment

3 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OH

    Campus restoration

    $125,000
  2. Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH

    To support renovation project

    $50,000
  3. Triangle UltimateMorrisville, NC

    Expanding Girl's Participation and Leadership in Sport through Ultimate

    $40,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education3 grants $300,00041% of the total
  2. Mental health1 grant $250,00034% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid1 grant $100,00014% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $75,00010% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $5,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio9 grants $665,000
  2. California1 grant $150,000
  3. Maine2 grants $102,500
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $100,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $100,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

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

  • C Perry BlossomTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • David B BlossomTreasurer/Trustee Hours 2Pay $0
  • Laurel BlossomEmeritus Trustee Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Robin Dunn BlossomTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • James B HeffernanVice President/Trustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel L HornSecretary Hours 9Pay $0
  • Rebecca B KovacikTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth B MeersTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin S B MeersTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Katherine J HeffernanTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jonathan B BlossomPresident / Trustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elisabeth N BlossomTrustee Hours 1Pay $0

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