Ansom Foundation

EIN 20-1939623 · OH · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$100 Funds in OH, PA, NC +14
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ansom Foundation based in OH paid 31 grants totaling $29K to 30 organizations across 17 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $12.1K, with a median of $100. Its largest recipients included SAINT BEDE CHURCH, CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION, and SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$90,811
Giving (latest yr)
$28,960
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
31
Median grant
$100
Recipients
30
States reached
17
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Saint Bede Church$12,050
  • Catholic Charities Corporation$6,000
  • Saint Francis University$2,500
  • Knights of Columbus$2,000
  • Catholic Community Fdn$1,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$22,910 · 9 grants
  • Pennsylvania$3,100 · 3 grants
  • North Carolina$1,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$350 · 3 grants
  • Kentucky$300 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$300 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (31)

Saint Bede Church
Mentor, OH
Donation
$12,050
Catholic Charities Corporation
Cleveland, OH
Donation
$6,000
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA
Donation
$2,500
Knights of Columbus
Mentor, OH
Donation
$2,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Donation
$1,000
Kinights of Columbus 13755
Mentor, OH
Donation
$1,000
St Kizito Foundation
North Olmsted, OH
Donation
$660
Catholic Community Fdn
Cleveland, OH
Donation
$500
Catholic Community Fdn
Cleveland, OH
Donation
$500
Knights of Col Charities
Pittsburgh, PA
Donation
$500
The Dynamic Catholic Institute
Erlanger, KY
Donation
$300
Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Walls, MS
Donation
$150

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ansom Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ansom Foundation reported 31 itemized grants totaling $29K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $12.1K (median $100).

Recent recipients include SAINT BEDE CHURCH, CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION, SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY, among 30 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ansom Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ansom Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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