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Womens Philanthropic Union

EIN 34-0782268 · OH

Invitation only Typical grant ~$372.5K Funds in OH
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Womens Philanthropic Union based in OH paid 2 grants totaling $745K to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $355K to $390K, with a median of $372.5K. Its largest recipients included YWCA OF GREATER CLEVELAND and FRIENDLY INN SETTLEMENT HOUSE INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,997,440
Giving (latest yr)
$745,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$372.5K
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
11
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • YWCA of Greater Cleveland$390,000
  • Friendly Inn Settlement House Inc$355,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$745,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

YWCA of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Funding of General Operations of Cogswell Hall Facility to Enable Organization to Make Safe Living Quarters Available to Women of All Ages. This Organization Is Independent of Women's Philanthropic Union (Wpu), However, the President of YWCA of Greater Cleveland Is Entitled to Ex-officio Membership on the Wpu Board.
$390,000
Friendly Inn Settlement House Inc
Cleveland, OH
Funding of General Operations to Enable Organization to Further Its Neighborhood Settlement Work Largely Centered IN the Carver Housing Project. This Organization Is Independent of Women's Philanthropic Union (Wpu), However, the President of Friendly Inn Is Entitled to Ex-officio Membership on the Wpu Board. Several Wpu Board Members Have Served Past OR Present Board Memberships of Friendly Inn.
$355,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Womens Philanthropic Union 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, Womens Philanthropic Union reported 2 itemized grants totaling $745K. Individual grants ranged from $355K to $390K (median $372.5K).

Recent recipients include YWCA OF GREATER CLEVELAND, FRIENDLY INN SETTLEMENT HOUSE INC. The full grant list is on this page.

Womens Philanthropic Union is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Womens Philanthropic Union 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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