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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 34-6520032

The SK Wellman Foundation

A private foundation in Independence, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 87 grants and $265,500 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.

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

Contact
Laurence A Bartell
6450 Rockside Woods Blvd S 230
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 621-1180
Form and materials
Laurence a. Bartell none
Deadlines
Laurence a. Bartell april 15th
Restrictions
Laurence a. Bartell none

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $265,500

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $5,723,375

  • Tax year 2024

    $241,000

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $3,502,755

  • Tax year 2023

    $236,500

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $3,366,017

  • Tax year 2022

    $231,650

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $3,564,040

  • Tax year 2021

    $181,500

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $3,509,233

  • Tax year 2020

    $172,000

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $3,331,714

  • Tax year 2019

    $189,000

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $3,383,154

  • Tax year 2018

    $193,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $3,512,424

Grants paid in 2025

87 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University Hospitals - RainbowCleveland, OH

    Youth care and development

    $10,000
  2. Cleveland Rape Crisis CenterCleveland, OH

    Support for abused women

    $8,000
  3. Malachi HouseCleveland, OH

    Aid to needy

    $8,000
  4. Salvation Army of ClevelandCleveland, OH

    Aid to needy

    $8,000
  5. Cleveland MetroparksCleveland, OH

    Nature preservation

    $7,000
  6. BellefaireCleveland HTS, OH

    Aid to neeey

    $5,000
  7. Cleveland Animal Protective LeagueCleveland, OH

    Fostering animal adoption

    $5,000
  8. Eden HouseCleveland, OH

    Housing support

    $5,000
  9. Fieldstone Farm- Therapeutic Riding CenterChagrin Falls, OH

    Therapy support

    $5,000
  10. Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OH

    Nutritional support

    $5,000
  11. Hospice of the Western ReserveCleveland, OH

    Aid to terminally ill

    $5,000
  12. MedwishmedworksCleveland, OH

    Repurpose medical equipment

    $5,000
  13. St Martin de PorresCleveland, OH

    Educational scholarships

    $5,000
  14. Building Hope in the CityCleveland, OH

    Community outreach

    $4,000
  15. Cleveland Zoological SocietyCleveland, OH

    Educational programs

    $4,000
  16. Cuyahoga Community CollegeCleveland, OH

    Scholarships

    $4,000
  17. Family Promise of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OH

    Aid to homeless

    $4,000
  18. Happy Trails Farm Animal SanctuaryRavenna, OH

    Animal rescue

    $4,000
  19. Silver Fur K9 Rescue & RetirementAustinburg, OH

    Rescue for senior dogs

    $4,000
  20. The Littlest HeroesBroadview HTS, OH

    Support children battling cancer

    $4,000
  21. Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OH

    Scholarships

    $3,500
  22. Catholic CharitiesCleveland, OH

    Support the wellness warriors program for adults with disabilities

    $3,500
  23. Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast OhioCleveland, OH

    Youth development

    $3,000
  24. Camp Ho Mita KodaNewbury Township, OH

    Youth camp

    $3,000
  25. Cleveland AngelsCleveland, OH

    Community outreach

    $3,000
  26. Cleveland Hearing and Speech CenterCleveland, OH

    Educational programs

    $3,000
  27. Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OH

    Historical preservation

    $3,000
  28. Cleveland School of the ArtsRocky River, OH

    Educational support

    $3,000
  29. Cleveland Sight CenterCleveland, OH

    Aid to the blind

    $3,000
  30. College NowCleveland, OH

    Scholarships

    $3,000
  31. EsperanzaCleveland, OH

    Cultural diversity

    $3,000
  32. EversightCleveland, OH

    Sight restoration

    $3,000
  33. Front StepsCleveland, OH

    Aid to homeless

    $3,000
  34. Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OH

    Educational support

    $3,000
  35. JenningsGarfield Heights, OH

    Medical aid to elderly

    $3,000
  36. Lake Erie Nature & Science CenterBay Village, OH

    Community outreach

    $3,000
  37. Life ActCleveland, OH

    Suicide prevention

    $3,000
  38. Neighborhood Family PracticeCleveland, OH

    Medical aid to needy

    $3,000
  39. Pathway Caring for ChildrenNorth Olmstead, OH

    Support for foster care, adoption and mental health needs

    $3,000
  40. Seeds of LiteracyCleveland, OH

    Educational support

    $3,000
  41. Stella MarisCleveland, OH

    Support for recovery

    $3,000
  42. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater ClevelandLakewood, OH

    Supporting mentoring relationships to ignite the power and promise of youth

    $3,000
  43. Cleveland Pops OrchestraBeachwood, OH

    Support educational programs to develop an enduring appreciation of music in northeast ohio

    $3,000
  44. Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH

    Support students, especially those from low-income, minority or international backgrounds

    $3,000
  45. Cuyahoga County Public LibraryCleveland, OH

    Providing opportunities to read, learn, create and connect within our communities

    $3,000
  46. Newbridge PlaceLodi, OH

    Supportive housing for low-income mentally ill veterans project

    $3,000
  47. Journey Center for Safety & HealingCleveland, OH

    Serves individuals in cuyahoga county who are victims of child sexual and physical abuse, dating violence, partner violence

    $3,000
  48. American Cancer SocietyCleveland, OH

    Provide support for cancer patients and caregivers

    $2,500
  49. Casa Court Appointed Special AdvocatesCleveland, OH

    Advocate for children in court

    $2,500
  50. Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OH

    Scholarships

    $2,500
  51. Hope IgnitesGarfield Heights, OH

    Provides academic enrichment, social emotional learning and college and career pathways

    $2,500
  52. Blossom HillMiddleburg Heights, OH

    Care for disabled adults and their families

    $2,000
  53. Cleveland PlayhouseCleveland, OH

    Art education and community outreach

    $2,000
  54. Epilepsy AssociationCleveland, OH

    Medical research

    $2,000
  55. Fostering HopeSolon, OH

    Community outreach

    $2,000
  56. Girls on the RunBrecksville, OH

    Community outreach

    $2,000
  57. Holden Forests & GardensCleveland, OH

    Educational support

    $2,000
  58. IdeastreamwvizCleveland, OH

    Community outreach

    $2,000
  59. Lake Erie InkCleveland HTS, OH

    Writing space for youth

    $2,000
  60. Planned ParenthoodColumbus, OH

    Educational programs

    $2,000
  61. Providence HouseCleveland, OH

    Aid to needy

    $2,000
  62. Rescue VillageNovelty, OH

    Animal welfare

    $2,000
  63. The Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OH

    Provide support through music

    $2,000
  64. The Gathering PlaceBeachwood, OH

    Community outreach

    $2,000
  65. The Metrohealth FoundationCleveland, OH

    Behavioral health hospice

    $2,000
  66. United Cerebral PalsyCleveland, OH

    Medical research

    $2,000
  67. United WayCleveland, OH

    Housing and healthcare support

    $2,000
  68. Vocational Guidance ServicesCleveland, OH

    Pathways to employment for disabled

    $2,000
  69. Wags 4 KidsBerea, OH

    Service dogs for children

    $2,000
  70. Youth ChallengeWestlake, OH

    Adaptive sports

    $2,000
  71. Youth Opportunities UnlimitedCleveland, OH

    Support teens and young adults

    $2,000
  72. A Kid AgainTwinsburg, OH

    Supports cost free adventures for children with life threatening conditions

    $2,000
  73. Achievement Centers for ChildrenWestlake, OH

    Empowering children and adults through holistic and family focused services

    $2,000
  74. Adoption NewtorkCleveland, OH

    Services and support needed for building families, healing trauma and building awareness

    $2,000
  75. Childrens Museum of ClevelandCleveland, OH

    Support the continuation of the STEM kids educational access program

    $2,000
  76. Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OH

    Professional bereavement & trauma support

    $2,000
  77. Our Lady of the WaysideAvon, OH

    Support individuals with developmental disabilities

    $2,000
  78. Project Home for the HomelessWickliffe, OH

    Provide assistance to help our disadvantaged neighbors turn their lives around

    $2,000
  79. Western Reserve Historical SocietyCleveland, OH

    Supporting educational programming. Through collaboration with cultural and historical organizations

    $2,000
  80. The Music SettlementCleveland, OH

    Created as a way to welcome immigrants and their children to cleveland and unite them through the common language of music

    $2,000
  81. Greater Cleveland VolunteersCleveland, OH

    Medical research

    $1,000
  82. Fine Arts AssociationWilloughby, OH

    Providing instruction in music, dance, theatre, visual arts and creative arts therapies

    $1,000
  83. Near West TheatreCleveland, OH

    Support the theatre's continued essential in-school arts education and enrichment program

    $1,000
  84. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Partners with local communities to enhance educational opportunities for students facing poverty

    $1,000
  85. The Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OH

    Support the cma education and community programs

    $1,000
  86. The Fishing FoundationBerea, OH

    Support our in-person fishing program and expanding our outreach efforts

    $1,000
  87. Central School of Practical NursingCleveland, OH

    Scholarship support

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture10 grants $21,00020% of the total
  2. Animals5 grants $19,00018% of the total
  3. Human services8 grants $18,50018% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $11,00011% of the total
  5. Health3 grants $8,0008% of the total
  6. Education3 grants $7,0007% of the total
  7. 7 other causes7 grants $20,00019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio87 grants $265,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Willie Mae MurphyTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $2,500
  • Joshua K PryorTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $2,500
  • Suzanne W EriksonTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $2,700
  • Laurence A BartellTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $40,000
  • McClure EriksonTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $2,500

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