Designetics Cares Foundation
Designetics Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Holland, Ohio. It supports community outreach, donations, and in-kind services, with stated work that includes local community initiatives and assistance for Designetics employees and their families.
Designetics Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Designetics Cares Foundation gave $638K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $637,888
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,625
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,200
- Total assets
- $59,296
- -36.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Designetics Cares Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no required form or materials and no deadline. It states that awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Designetics Cares Foundation
Mailing address: 1624 S Eber Road, Holland, OH 43528
Phone: (419) 866-0700
Website: https://designetics.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Designetics Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Toledo Museum of Art ($125K). Together the top 10 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 123 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Iowa. Many listed grants went to organizations in Toledo and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Designetics Cares Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $502K (2021) to $729K (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $638K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | general purposes | $125,000 |
| Historic South Initiative Toledo, OH | general purposes | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo YMCA JCC Sylvania, OH | general purposes | $50,000 |
| Toledo Christian Schools Inc Toledo, OH | general purposes | $35,688 |
| Care for Kids Day Inc Holland, OH | general purposes | $35,000 |
| St Ursula Academy Toledo, OH | general purposes | $30,000 |
| Connecting Kids to Meals Toledo, OH | general purposes/EP Legacy Cup | $30,000 |
| Life ChapelArmorX Athletics Walbridge, OH | ArmorX Athletics | $30,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Alliance Columbus, OH | general purposes | $28,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Toledo, OH | general purposes | $25,000 |
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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 | $59,296 | $604,166 | $637,981 | $637,888 | 27 | $637,919 | $4,104 | $7,016 |
| 2024 | $93,111 | $614,497 | $675,054 | $675,000 | 25 | $675,000 | $4,443 | $9,495 |
| 2023 | $153,668 | $608,131 | $734,601 | $728,665 | 26 | $734,582 | $3,912 | $13,045 |
| 2022 | $280,138 | $602,030 | $614,871 | $572,800 | 22 | $614,863 | $1,372 | $13,363 |
| 2021 | $292,979 | $557,999 | $505,874 | $502,310 | 23 | $505,855 | $563 | $16,726 |
| 2020 | $240,854 | $411,401 | $656,539 | $648,306 | 22 | — | $1,401 | $21,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Designetics Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to transform lives now and for future generations through outreach, donations, and in-kind services. Its website also describes a Care for Kids initiative that encourages activities such as reading and tutoring, providing nutritious after-school meals, and supporting children’s charities.
Its 2025 grants include organizations with varied missions. For example, Historic South Initiative says it works to support the ongoing development of Toledo’s Old South End through priorities including housing, education, and commercial development. Connecting Kids to Meals says it provides no-cost nutritious meals to children through partnerships with schools and community organizations. Toledo Christian Schools describes its work as providing a Bible-centered educational program. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address children’s food insecurity, housing, autism services, student education and career opportunities, and services for residents in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $637,888. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $125,000, with a median of $22,200. Notable awards included $125,000 to Toledo Museum of Art, $50,000 to Historic South Initiative, $50,000 to YMCA of Greater Toledo YMCA JCC, $35,688 to Toledo Christian Schools, and $35,000 to Care for Kids Day. The filing listed general purposes for several of these grants; other stated purposes included “general purposes/EP Legacy Cup” for Connecting Kids to Meals and “ArmorX Athletics” for Life ChapelArmorX Athletics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane E Williams, Mary A Pinzone, Craig A Williams, and Sydney Williams as trustees.
Designetics Cares Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig A Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane E Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary A Pinzone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sydney Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David T Krueger (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Deborah Shenefield (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sydney Spraw (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Designetics Cares Foundation
How much does Designetics Cares Foundation give each year?
Designetics Cares Foundation gave $638K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $675K across 25 grants.
What is Designetics Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Designetics Cares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,200, and its average grant was $23,625, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Designetics Cares Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Designetics Cares Foundation give grants?
Designetics Cares Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (19 grants), Sylvania, OH (2 grants) and Maumee, OH (2 grants).
Does Designetics Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Designetics Cares Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Designetics Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Designetics Cares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Toledo Museum of Art ($125,000), Historic South Initiative ($50,000) and YMCA of Greater Toledo YMCA JCC ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Designetics Cares Foundation?
Designetics Cares Foundation reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $638K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Designetics Cares Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to transform lives now and for future generations through outreach, donations, and in-kind services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Designetics Cares Foundation?
The filing lists no required form or materials and no deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Designetics Cares Foundation's EIN?
Designetics Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1848224. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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