Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $139,500, all listed for scholarship purposes.
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn at a glance
In short: Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn gave $140K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,500
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,625
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $706,871
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact KeyBank National Association and submit a letter stating the amount requested and purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards and says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Keybank National Association
Mailing address: 101 S Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone: (574) 295-2773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was John Carroll University ($38K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (64%), Pennsylvania (23%), Indiana (7%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2020) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University University HT, OH | Scholarship | $38,000 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $17,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ursuline High School Youngstown, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Ursuline University Pepper Pike, OH | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| The Ohio State University Lebanon, OH | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Scholarship | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $706,871 | $145,712 | $160,763 | $139,500 | 12 | $146,204 | $134,177 | $143,024 |
| 2024 | $721,922 | $116,405 | $155,664 | $137,000 | 9 | $143,314 | $105,736 | $132,585 |
| 2023 | $761,185 | $128,865 | $137,684 | $122,000 | 7 | $127,764 | $119,308 | $114,922 |
| 2022 | $770,034 | $29,341 | $146,818 | $130,500 | 8 | $136,409 | $28,248 | $117,377 |
| 2021 | $887,511 | $42,892 | $136,409 | $120,280 | 8 | $125,857 | $31,623 | $130,112 |
| 2020 | $981,030 | $53,127 | $120,793 | $105,500 | 7 | — | $44,014 | $107,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants support educational institutions, with each itemized grant designated for scholarships. Among the grantees, John Carroll University describes its mission as a Jesuit Catholic education emphasizing academic rigor, inclusive excellence, and care for the whole person. Mercyhurst University describes its mission as educating diverse learners in a Mercy Catholic liberal arts tradition, while the University of Dayton describes its purpose as providing postsecondary education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $139,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $38,000, with a median of $9,250. The largest grants included $38,000 to John Carroll University, $17,500 to Duquesne University, and $10,000 each to an individual recipient High School, Mercyhurst University, Purdue University, and Ursuline High School. All were designated for scholarships.
Other 2025 recipients included Youngstown State University ($8,500); Ursuline University ($8,000); The Ohio State University, Fordham University, and the University of Dayton ($7,500 each); and Saint Francis University ($5,000). The Ohio State University describes its mission as providing camping and recreational facilities for children and adults associated with 4-H and other educational groups.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William W Cushwa, Nicholas Wolsonovich, Mara E Cushwa, N Michael Wolsonovich Jr, and William W Cushwa Jr as board members or directors. KeyBank N A is listed as trustee.
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$15K (2024) → $16K (2025)
Mara E. Cushwa
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
N. Michael Wolsonovich Jr.
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Wolsonovich
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William W. Cushwa
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William W. Cushwa Jr.
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank National Association (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn
How much does Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn give each year?
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn gave $140K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 9 grants.
What is Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's typical grant size?
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $9,250, and its average grant was $11,625, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn give grants?
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (2 grants).
Does Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's largest grantees?
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include John Carroll University ($38,000), Duquesne University ($17,500) and Mercyhurst University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn?
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn reported $707K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants support educational institutions, with each itemized grant designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn?
The filing directs applicants to contact KeyBank National Association and submit a letter stating the amount requested and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's EIN?
Cushwa Charles & Margaret Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1787513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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