Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation
The Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation was a private foundation based in Canton, Ohio. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return: the trustees approved a liquidation plan on September 3, 2024, and the filing states that the foundation has ceased to exist and is terminating its private foundation status.
Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation at a glance
In short: Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation gave $331K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $331,251
- +562.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,114
- +502.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation
- How to Apply
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The final filing lists complete information and material relating to a request as the application materials, and requires the donee to have IRS-determined exempt status. The foundation has ceased to exist, so these instructions are not current.
- Contact
Application contact: Ervin Marie Wilkof Foundation David
Mailing address: 4774 Munson St 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 Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caring and Serving Together ($60K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($200,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 57 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio. The listed recipients were located in Canton or North Canton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation gives
- Giving grew 537% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $331K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $200,000 |
| Caring and Serving Together Canton, OH | Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| Walsh University North Canton, OH | Education & Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Stark State College North Canton, OH | Framed Quilt for Display at College | $10,251 |
| JRC Canton, OH | Community Programs | $10,000 |
| Arts in Stark Canton, OH | Cultural Programs | $5,000 |
| Bernard & Sanford Wilkof Post #73 Canton, OH | Education & Research | $5,000 |
| Canton Museum of Art Canton, OH | Cultural Programs | $5,000 |
| Canton Jewish Community Federation Canton, OH | Community Development | $2,000 |
| Shaaray Torah Synagogue Canton, OH | Community Development | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 11 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 10 and 12 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $178,931 | $383,162 | $331,251 | 11 | $331,251 | $176,109 | $3,891 |
| 2023 | $204,231 | $40,162 | $53,658 | $50,000 | 10 | $50,000 | $39,754 | $15,030 |
| 2022 | $217,727 | $40,205 | $60,032 | $56,000 | 12 | $56,000 | $39,423 | $17,501 |
| 2021 | $237,554 | $50,072 | $56,166 | $52,000 | 12 | $52,000 | $49,031 | $19,775 |
| 2020 | $243,648 | $41,818 | $58,280 | $55,000 | 12 | — | $41,638 | $19,776 |
| 2019 | $260,110 | $34,848 | $75,039 | $70,500 | 13 | — | $34,669 | $22,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported education and scholarships, community programs and development, cultural programs, and education and research.
Among the organizations it supported, the Stark State College Foundation says its mission is to connect students, partners, and communities with resources that support success. Walsh University describes its mission as educating students for leadership in service to others through values-based education. Arts in Stark says it uses the arts to advance community goals including economic development, tourism, well-being, and education. The Canton Museum of Art describes itself as a cultural resource that engages, educates, entertains, and enriches visitors and the community. The Canton Jewish Community Federation says it advances the quality of Jewish life through planning, coordination, and resource allocation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $331,251. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants were $200,000 to Stark State College Foundation for education and scholarships, $60,000 to Caring and Serving Together for a scholarship fund, and $30,000 to Walsh University for education and scholarships. Other listed grants included $10,251 to Stark State College for a framed quilt for display at the college and $10,000 to JRC for community programs.
The 2024 filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the application materials as “complete information and material relating to request,” and states that donees must have IRS-determined exempt status. The filing lists no deadline. These are instructions in the final filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Schrade as president and treasurer, Tyler Wilkof as trustee, and Ronald Wilkof as secretary.
Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation is led by David Schrade, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Schrade
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Tyler Wilkof
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ronald Wilkof
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$40K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $40K, to Ronald Wilkof (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation
How much does Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation give each year?
Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation gave $331K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 10 grants.
What is Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation's typical grant size?
Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $30,114, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation give grants?
Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (8 grants) and North Canton, OH (2 grants).
Does Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Development" (3 grants).
Who are Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation's largest grantees?
Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Caring and Serving Together ($60,000), Walsh University ($30,000) and Stark State College ($10,251), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($200,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported education and scholarships, community programs and development, cultural programs, and education and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation?
The final filing lists complete information and material relating to a request as the application materials, and requires the donee to have IRS-determined exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation's EIN?
Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1536116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ervin & Marie Wilkof Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ervin-and-marie-wilkof-foundation-morg_24b9a8e1ac7c430e8a047b723edd4a53
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