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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 88-3136523

Edelweiss Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 131 grants and $2.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Frank Crane III
5084 Wooster Rd Unit 100
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 721-8400
Form and materials
In writing with a brief description of the charity and its requests.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

3 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,673,500

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $55,555,647
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,321,300

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $52,146,549
  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

131 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Cincinnati ZooCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $265,000
  2. Cincinnati Cancer FDTNCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $185,000
  3. Boys & Girls ClubCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $120,000
  4. Accelerate Great SchoolsCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $100,000
  5. Seton Education PartnersBronx, NY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $100,000
  6. St Xavier High SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $100,000
  7. Washington University (ST Louis)St Louis, MO

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $65,000
  8. Cincinnati Minority Business AcceleratorCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $50,000
  9. Little Miami ConservancyLoveland, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $50,000
  10. ProkidsCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $50,000
  11. Ronald McDonald HouseCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $50,000
  12. St Mary's ChurchCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $50,000
  13. The Christ HospitalCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $50,000
  14. Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $40,000
  15. Cornerstone Renter EquityCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $37,500
  16. American Red CrossCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $30,000
  17. Center for Respite CareCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $30,000
  18. Impact AutismCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $28,000
  19. EastersealsCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  20. Evans Scholars FoundationGolf, IN

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  21. Forever Kings IncCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  22. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  23. Ipm Food PantryCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  24. May We HelpCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  25. McNicholas High SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  26. MeacCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  27. Our Daily BreadCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  28. St Rita's School for the DeafCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  29. Stepping Stones CenterCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  30. The Ion CenterCovington, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  31. Workforce Innovation CenterCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $25,000
  32. Findlay MarketCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $21,500
  33. Faith Community PharmacyNewport, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $20,000
  34. Karen Wellington FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $20,000
  35. Manna Food BankCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $20,000
  36. The Healthcsre Connection Corp OfficeCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $20,000
  37. Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $17,500
  38. Bethany House ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $16,667
  39. Camp JoyClarksville, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  40. Cincinnati Urban PromiseCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  41. Cincinnati Urban PromiseCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  42. Dress for SuccessCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  43. East End Adult Education CenterFairfax, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  44. Epilepsy Alliance OhioCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  45. First Step HomeCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  46. Focus on YouthWest Chester, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  47. Junior Diabetes Research FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  48. Kenzie's ClosetCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  49. Meals on WheelsCharles Town, WV

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  50. New Life Furniture BankCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  51. Tender MerciesCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $15,000
  52. Luke 5 AdventuresMason, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $14,000
  53. Big Brothers Big SistersCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $12,000
  54. 1N5Cincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  55. American River Roots ExperienceNewport, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  56. Ault Park Playground & TralsCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  57. Bayley Retirement & WellnessCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  58. Be ConcernedCovington, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  59. Beech Acres Parenting CenterCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  60. Breakthrough CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  61. CainCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  62. Center for Addiction TreatmentCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  63. CetCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  64. Children's Hunger AllianceCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  65. Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  66. Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  67. Cincinnati Golden GlovesCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  68. Cincinnati Museum Ctr at Union TerminalCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  69. Cincinnati Off Road AllianceCovington, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  70. City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  71. Clovernook CenterCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  72. Coverd Greater CinciCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  73. Creative AgingCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  74. Depaul Cristo ReyCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  75. Family Nurturing CenterCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  76. Give Like A MotherCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  77. Giving Voice FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  78. Glad HouseCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  79. Hearing Speech & Deaf CenterCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  80. Henry Hosea HouseNewport, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  81. Inner City Youth OpportunitiesCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  82. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  83. La Soupe IncCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  84. Lydia's HouseNorwood, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  85. Make-A-WishCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  86. Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  87. National Underground RailroadCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  88. Notre Dame Urban Education CenterCovington, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  89. OptimallCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  90. Over the Rhine Community HousingCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  91. Roger Bacon High SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  92. Safe Haven FarmsMiddletown, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  93. Scpa FundCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  94. ShelterhouseCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  95. St Francis Seraph MinistriesCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  96. St Vincent DepaulFalmouth, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  97. Talbert HouseCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  98. The Pink RibbonCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $10,000
  99. Art WorksCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  100. Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  101. Bon Secours Mercy Health FoundationBlue Ash, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  102. Catholic Charities - SW OhioCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  103. Central Clinic Behaviorial HealthCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  104. Children's Theater of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  105. Cincinnati College PrepCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  106. Cincinnati Fire MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  107. Cincinnati Therapeutic RidingMilford, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  108. CircletailPleasant Plain, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  109. EdgeLiberty Township, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  110. Flywheel Social Enterprise HubCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  111. Hyde Park Caddie Scholarship FundElmsford, NY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  112. Jesuit Spiritual Center at MilfordMilford, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  113. Keep Going 25Cincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  114. Last Mile Food RescueCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  115. NestNew York, NY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  116. Neurofit GymHamilton, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  117. Our Lady of the Holy Spirit CenterNorwood, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  118. Rett Syndrome FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  119. Sisters of Notre Dame de NamurCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  120. Sweet Cheeks Diaper BankCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  121. The Pax HouseCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  122. The Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  123. UpspringCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  124. Wave FoundationNewport, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $5,000
  125. Elizabeth's New Life CenterDayton, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $2,500
  126. Combodi MissionariesCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $2,000
  127. Brighton Centers Homeward BoundCovington, KY

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $1,667
  128. Welcome Home IncCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $1,666
  129. Prevent Blindness OhioCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $1,500
  130. Live Like Maya FoundationMason, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $1,000
  131. The Angelico ProjectCincinnati, OH

    Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services12 grants $142,50022% of the total
  2. Health6 grants $130,00020% of the total
  3. Civil rights1 grant $50,0008% of the total
  4. Environment1 grant $50,0008% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter4 grants $46,6677% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation4 grants $46,5007% of the total
  7. 8 other causes19 grants $171,00027% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio114 grants $2,341,833
  2. Kentucky10 grants $111,667
  3. New York3 grants $110,000
  4. Missouri1 grant $65,000
  5. Indiana1 grant $25,000
  6. West Virginia1 grant $15,000
  7. Georgia1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Frank Crane IIIPRESIDENT & TREASURER Hours 10Pay $95,000
  • Carlotta C WiderVICE PRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $95,000
  • Karen CraneSECRETARY Hours 10Pay $95,000
  • Erin DuniganTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $23,750
  • Elizabeth CraneTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $23,750
  • Frank Crane IVTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $71,250
  • Colleen CraneTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $71,250

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