Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $162,250, primarily for scholarships, with additional general operating support.
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn at a glance
In short: Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn gave $162K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,250
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,539
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $896,183
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing identifies Patty Brozik as the contact and requires an essay on requirements met. Awards are restricted to well-rounded students attending Catholic universities who are selected by their high school principals.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists April 15. That date has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists April 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Patty Brozik
Mailing address: 830 Southwestern Run, Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 743-5555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Carroll University ($28K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (64%), Indiana (21%), Pennsylvania (8%), Massachusetts (6%), and New York (2%). These percentages are as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $162K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University University HT, OH | Scholarship | $27,500 |
| Walsh University N Canton, OH | Scholarship | $24,750 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship | $22,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross College Worcester, MA | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Saint Marys College Notra Dame, IN | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| St Columba Cathedral Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $896,183 | $188,012 | $184,234 | $162,250 | 19 | $169,230 | $173,598 | $153,252 |
| 2023 | $893,297 | $159,437 | $160,300 | $142,750 | 17 | $148,411 | $148,065 | $134,283 |
| 2022 | $894,191 | $50,525 | $167,682 | $150,250 | 17 | $155,862 | $41,671 | $137,386 |
| 2021 | $1,011,348 | $51,312 | $139,555 | $121,000 | 16 | $126,689 | $39,044 | $147,736 |
| 2020 | $1,099,589 | $188,195 | $127,273 | $111,250 | 13 | — | $38,136 | $117,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants chiefly supported scholarships at universities and colleges; two listed grants supported general operating expenses. Examples of the grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of institutions receiving support: John Carroll University describes itself as a Jesuit Catholic university focused on academic rigor, care for the whole person, and preparing people to learn, lead, and serve. Walsh University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts and sciences institution educating students for service to others. The South Bend Symphony Orchestra describes its work as connecting people through orchestral music.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $162,250 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $27,500, with a median grant of $7,500. Its largest listed awards were $27,500 to John Carroll University and $24,750 to Walsh University, both for scholarships. Other notable scholarship grants included $22,500 to the University of Notre Dame, $12,500 to the University of Pittsburgh, and $10,000 each to Franciscan University of Steubenville, Xavier University, and Ohio Dominican University. The filing also lists general operating grants of $7,500 to an individual recipient and $5,000 to Youngstown State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna Jean Cushwa and William W Cushwa Jr as advisors, and KeyBank N A as trustee.
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$17K (2024)
Anna Jean Cushwa
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William W. Cushwa Jr.
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Keybank National Association (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William W. Cushwa (2020) — Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $17K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn
How much does Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn give each year?
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn gave $162K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 17 grants.
What is Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's typical grant size?
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,539, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn that year got $3K on average.
Where does Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn give grants?
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (21%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (3 grants), Cleveland, OH (3 grants) and South Bend, IN (2 grants).
Does Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's largest grantees?
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include John Carroll University ($27,500), Walsh University ($24,750) and University of Notre Dame ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn?
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn reported $896K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants chiefly supported scholarships at universities and colleges; two listed grants supported general operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn?
The 2024 filing identifies Patty Brozik as the contact and requires an essay on requirements met. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's EIN?
Cushwa William & Anna Jean Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1849990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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