Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation
The Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation is a private foundation based in Canton, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including cultural programs, medical research, education, community programs, and food assistance.
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation gave $171K across 24 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), top state Louisiana. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $170,750
- +14.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,115
- +4.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $563,682
- -7.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (46% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to provide complete information and materials relating to the request. The donee must have exempt status as determined by the IRS.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists no deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward Ruth Wilkof Foundation David
Mailing address: 4774 Munson Street Nw Suite 402, Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 966-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends of Wwoz Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (46%), Ohio (27%), the District of Columbia (17%), Alabama (6%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 293% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2020) to $175K (2024). In 2026 it made 24 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Wwoz Inc New Orleans, LA | Cultural Programs | $35,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | Cultural Programs | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | Youth Chorus | $12,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Washington, DC | Educational Programs | $12,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Community Programs | $10,000 |
| The Roots of Music New Orleans, LA | Cultural Programs | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Food for Needy | $10,000 |
| The Ella Project New Orleans, LA | Cultural Programs | $7,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Holocaust History & Memorial | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $563,682 | $142,490 | $189,384 | $170,750 | 24 | $170,750 | $134,776 | $58,320 |
| 2025 | $610,576 | $136,115 | $166,666 | $149,750 | 22 | $149,750 | $127,458 | $58,496 |
| 2024 | $641,127 | $140,880 | $187,319 | $174,750 | 21 | $174,750 | $134,974 | $54,474 |
| 2023 | $687,566 | $-7,282 | $120,521 | $108,250 | 18 | $108,250 | $19,496 | $52,187 |
| 2022 | $815,369 | $131,586 | $146,734 | $134,750 | 22 | $134,750 | $104,721 | $61,552 |
| 2021 | $830,517 | $96,533 | $132,066 | $117,750 | 20 | — | $90,343 | $60,888 |
| 2020 | $866,050 | $113,927 | $119,858 | $106,750 | 20 | — | $108,102 | $56,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Friends of WWOZ says it operates an educational radio station celebrating New Orleans’ cultural diversity through music and information; The Ella Project says it provides pro bono legal and business services for artists and musicians; and World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Other supported organizations describe work in education, community services, and hunger relief. J Street Education Fund says it provides education about the need for American leadership in pursuing a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Stark County Hunger Task Force says it supports local emergency food pantries, while United Way of Greater Stark County says it works to alleviate poverty and empower families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $170,750. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $2,750. The largest awards included $35,000 to Friends of WWOZ for cultural programs, $25,000 to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation for cultural programs, $20,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation for medical research, and $12,000 each to Cleveland Orchestra for its youth chorus and J Street Education Fund for educational programs.
Other reported grants included $10,000 to Southern Poverty Law Center for community programs, $10,000 to The Roots of Music for cultural programs, and $10,000 to World Central Kitchen for food for people in need. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David Schrade as president and treasurer, Michael Sweeney as secretary, Richard Wilkof as vice president, and Danielle Frye Krugliak Wilkins Co as secretary.
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation is led by David Schrade, President & Treasurer since 2026 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Schrade
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sweeney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2026)
Danielle Frye Krugliak Wilkins Co
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2026)
Richard Wilkof
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Danielle Frye Krugliak Wilkins CO (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation
How much does Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation give each year?
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation gave $171K across 24 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 22 grants.
What is Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,750, and its average grant was $7,115, across 24 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation give grants?
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (27%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (8 grants), New Orleans, LA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural Programs" (6 grants), "Community Programs" (5 grants) and "Food for Needy" (3 grants).
Who are Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Friends of Wwoz Inc ($35,000), New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation Inc ($25,000) and Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation?
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation reported $564K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to provide complete information and materials relating to the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's EIN?
Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1536119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edward-and-ruth-wilkof-foundation-morg_cb9bdf5de0cd4292bd1a5fef187522e8
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