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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-3987947

John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation

A private foundation in Toledo, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 147 grants and $3.6 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.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,614,778

    Grants listed
    147
    Assets, end of year
    $59,985,520

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,113,600

    Grants listed
    150
    Assets, end of year
    $48,758,276

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,270,700

    Grants listed
    132
    Assets, end of year
    $25,517,586

  • Tax year 2022

    $521,500

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $15,902,937

  • Tax year 2021

    $156,100

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $4,018,788

  • Tax year 2020

    $146,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $3,787,360

  • Tax year 2019

    $135,000

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,721,238

  • Tax year 2018

    $132,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $2,598,499

Grants paid in 2025

147 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Historic South InitiativeToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $230,000
  2. Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NY

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $225,000
  3. Maumee Valley Habitat for HumanityMaumee, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $176,000
  4. Day 52 Inc DBA Art Tatum ZoneToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $130,000
  5. Fair Housing Opportunitie of Northwest Ohio Inc DBA the Fair Housing CentToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $130,000
  6. Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo Co Administrative CenterToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $107,500
  7. Lucas County Land Revitalization Corporation DBA Lucas County Land BankToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $105,000
  8. Rural LiscNew York, NY

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $100,000
  9. Connecting Kids to MealsToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $60,775
  10. East Toledo Family CenterToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $60,000
  11. The University of Toledo FoundationToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $60,000
  12. Tutorsmart Greater ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $60,000
  13. Toledo Public Schools FoundationToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $55,000
  14. American Library AssociationChicago, IL

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $50,000
  15. Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Toledo DBA YMCA of Greater TolSylvania, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $42,500
  16. The Leipsic Community CenterLeipsic, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $41,000
  17. Catholic Charities Diocese of ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $38,453
  18. Aurora ProjectToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  19. Baby UniversityToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  20. Beach House Inc DBA Leading Families HomeToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  21. Believe CenterToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  22. Bgsu Foundation Inc Co Mileti Alumni CenterBowling Green, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  23. Brown Bag Food ProjectBowling Green, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  24. Cherry Street Mission MinistriesToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  25. Equality ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  26. Family Promise of Lima Allen CountyLima, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  27. Findlay Hope House for the HomelessFindlay, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  28. Great Lakes Community Action PartnershipFremont, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  29. Hospital Council of Nortwest OhioToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  30. Junior Achievement of Northwestern OhioToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  31. Learning Ladder FoundationToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  32. Legal Aid of Western Ohio IncToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  33. Liberty Center of Sandusky CountyFremont, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  34. Lisc ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  35. Lucas Housing Services CorporationToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  36. Mobile Meals of ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  37. Northwestern Ohio Community Action CommissionDefiance, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  38. Open Arms Transformation LivingToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  39. Pathway IncToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  40. Perrysburg Heights Community AssociationPerrysburg, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  41. Sandusky County Habitat for HumanityFremont, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  42. Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural CenterToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  43. St Mark's Lutheran ChurchToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  44. The Program IncMaumee, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  45. The Salvation ArmyToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  46. Toledo Day NurseryToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  47. Toledo Design CollectiveToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  48. Toledo Grows IncToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  49. Toledo Lucas County Homeless BoardToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  50. Toledo School for the ArtsToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  51. Toledo TomorrowToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  52. Urban WholisticsToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $30,000
  53. Besn X CommunityToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $28,500
  54. Partners in EducationToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $28,000
  55. Cocoon ShelterBowling Green, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $27,500
  56. Bethany House Services IncToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $26,400
  57. HarborToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $26,200
  58. Arts Commission of Greater ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $26,000
  59. City Mission of FindlayFindlay, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $25,200
  60. Center of Hope Family Services IncToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $25,000
  61. Children's LanternDefiance, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $25,000
  62. Lott IndustriesToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $25,000
  63. Timothy's Perrysburg FoundationPerrysburg, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $25,000
  64. Toledo Zoological Society FoundationToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $25,000
  65. Western Avenue Ministries DBA Mosaic Ministries of South ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $25,000
  66. Islamic Food Bank FoundationPerrysburg, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $24,000
  67. Habitat for Humanity of Findlayhancock CountyFindlay, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $22,000
  68. Advocating OpportunityToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $20,000
  69. Food for Thought ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $20,000
  70. Hospice of Northwest OhioPerrysburg, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $20,000
  71. Maumee Senior CenterMaumee, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $15,000
  72. Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center IncPort Clinton, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $15,000
  73. United Way of Hancock CountyFindlay, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $15,000
  74. Habitat for Humanity of Wood CountyBowling Green, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $12,900
  75. Knap Sack IncOttawa, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $12,600
  76. Philio Inc DBA New ConceptsToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $12,400
  77. Gunnison County Public LibrariesGunnison, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $11,000
  78. Community Cafe DBA Bistro 163Port Clinton, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  79. Courageous Community ServicesWhitehouse, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  80. Donnelly Public Library DistrictDonnelly, ID

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  81. Love Alwayz FoundationBradner, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  82. Society of St Vincent de Paul Immaculate Conception ConferencePort Clinton, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  83. Swanton Local Schools FoundationSwanton, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  84. The Children's Developmental Center of LimaLima, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  85. The Marsh FoundationVan Wert, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  86. Truchas LibraryTruchas, NM

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $10,000
  87. Fredonia Public LibraryFredonia, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $8,000
  88. Open Door of DeltaDelta, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $8,000
  89. Spanish Peaks LibraryWalsenburg, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $8,000
  90. Ignacio Community LibraryIgnacio, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $7,500
  91. Jessie Wakefield Memorial LibraryPort Lions, AK

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $7,000
  92. City of LamarLamar, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $6,500
  93. Alamosa Public LibraryAlamosa, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  94. Conejos County District LibraryLa Jara, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  95. Craig Public LibraryCraig, AK

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  96. Duchesne Branch Library Duchesne County Library SystemDuchesne, UT

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  97. Ephraim Public LibraryEphraim, UT

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  98. Gila River Indian CommunitySacaton, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  99. Globe Public LibraryGlobe, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  100. Harlem Public LibraryHarlem, MT

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  101. Harlowton Public LibraryHarlowton, MT

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  102. Holbrook Public LibraryHolbrook, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  103. Lordsburg Hidalgo LibraryLordsburg, NM

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  104. Lost Rivers Community Libraryy DistrictArco, ID

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  105. Mariposa County LibraryMariposa, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  106. Miami Memorial LibraryMiami, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  107. Mineral County LibraryHawthorne, NV

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  108. Mineral County Public LibrarySuperior, MT

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  109. Moise Memorial LibrarySanta Rosa, NM

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  110. Palo Verde Valley District LibraryBlythe, CA

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  111. Parker Public LibraryParker, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  112. Socorro Public LibrarySocorro, NM

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  113. Valier Public LibraryValier, MT

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  114. Village of Magdalena Public LibraryMagdalena, NM

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  115. Winslow Public LibraryWinslow, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,500
  116. Beatitudes Community CenterAda, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  117. Bread of Life Community CenterBryan, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  118. Community of Hope Free Health ClinicToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  119. Douglas Public LibraryDouglas, AZ

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  120. Northwestern Water and Sewer District Co the Salvation ArmyBowling Green, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  121. Silverton Public LibrarySilverton, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  122. Toledo Chapter of Jack and Jill of America IncToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  123. Toledo Mountain MentorsPerrysburg, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $5,000
  124. Stanley Community LibraryStanley, ID

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $4,500
  125. St Paul's Episcopal ChurchMaumee, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $4,000
  126. Yuma Public LibraryYuma, CO

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $3,500
  127. Silver City Public LibrarySilver City, NM

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $3,300
  128. Eastwood Educational FoundationPemberville, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $3,000
  129. United Way of Putnam CountyOttawa, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $3,000
  130. Midvale Community LibraryMidvale, ID

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,750
  131. 911 RememberedGoodlettsville, TN

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  132. American Cancer Society Hope LodgeCleveland, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  133. Findlay-Hancock County Community FoundationFindlay, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  134. First Alliance ChurchToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  135. Genacross Lutheran Services FoundationToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  136. Maumee Valley Country Day SchoolToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  137. Natures Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and ConservationWhitehouse, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  138. Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  139. Reinvest ToledoToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,500
  140. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern OhioToledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $2,000
  141. Gilliam County Public LibraryCondon, OR

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $1,500
  142. Girl Scouts of Western OhioBlue Ash, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $1,500
  143. 577 FoundationPerrysburg, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $1,000
  144. Friends of Lucas County Children ServicesMaumee, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $600
  145. Miami UniversityOxford, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $500
  146. Ottawa Hills Music and Theater Associates IncOttawa Hills, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $500
  147. BUTTERFLIES15Toledo, OH

    To support the charitable mission of the organization

    $200

Where the money goes

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

  1. Community development6 grants $558,50031% of the total
  2. Human services18 grants $426,10024% of the total
  3. Education8 grants $192,50011% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter5 grants $150,0008% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture4 grants $133,3757% of the total
  6. Arts and culture3 grants $84,5005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes12 grants $240,20013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio105 grants $3,017,228
  2. New York2 grants $325,000
  3. Colorado8 grants $52,500
  4. Illinois1 grant $50,000
  5. Arizona8 grants $46,000
  6. New Mexico6 grants $35,300
  7. Idaho4 grants $22,750
  8. Montana4 grants $22,000
  9. Alaska2 grants $12,500
  10. California2 grants $11,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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

  • Kate BlakePRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lee WunschelTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mary JacobsSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Margaret EldredDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Erica MessingerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sue BascukVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • John Eldred III JrDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael OlahDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael DeetschEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $136,473

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