Haskell Fund
The Haskell Fund is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio, established in 1955 by Melville H. Haskell. The foundation operates as a non-operating private foundation with a focus on charitable giving to support community services and national initiatives across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$282K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
84
+1.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+6.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Haskell Fund reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Haskell Fund supports community services locally in the Cleveland area and awards grants nationally. Primary funding areas include:
- Education (all levels, with special emphasis on history and archaeology)
- Medical care and health agencies
- Family planning
- Theater and the arts
- Environmental causes
- Services for the elderly
- AIDS research
- Hospital and health agencies
- Social services
- Community funds
The foundation does not make grants to individuals.
Grantmaking
Applicants must submit a written proposal including:
Grant Range
& Activity:**
Average Grant
$3,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides local support for community services in the Cleveland area. Nationally, grantmaking is concentrated in:
- California
- Arizona
- Utah
- District of Columbia
The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across 28 states, with approximately 66% of grants directed to organizations in California, Arizona, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $4,024,487–$4,078,880
- Total revenue: $248,094
- Total expenses: $357,675
- Investment income and dividends: $126,933
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $120,077
Historical Context:
- In 1993, foundation assets were $2.85 million with expenditures exceeding $108,000 for 54 grants
- The foundation has made 427 grants totaling $1.3 million over its history
- Annual giving has grown from $193,000 in 2020 to $261,000 in 2023
- Highest grantmaking activity occurred in 2022 with $535,000 distributed across 178 grants
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since August 1957
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Contributions are tax-deductible
- EIN: 34-6513797
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,024,487 | $4,078,880 | $4,195,629 |
| Revenue | $327,302 | $248,094 | $271,714 |
| Expenses | $374,509 | $357,675 | $369,844 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $296,057 | $274,028 | $280,876 |
| Net Investment Income | $248,850 | $174,447 | $191,056 |
| Distributable Amount | $290,596 | $259,095 | $273,609 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Guadalupe School ($14,000), Scripps College (attn Mr Michael Archibald) ($11,500), Allies for Every Child ($9,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AHA SANTA BARBARA, CA | AFTER SCHOOL GROUPS AND PARENT GROUPS | $7,075 |
| ALLIES FOR EVERY CHILD CULVER CITY, CA | UNSPECIFIED | $9,600 |
| AMANDA FOUNDATION BEVERLY HILLS, CA | DESIGNATED FOR DOG AND CAT RESCUE | $3,600 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | FIRE OR FLOOD RELIEF | $4,885 |
| AMERICAN RIVERS WASHINGTON, DC | DESIGNATED FOR NATURE CONSERVATION | $4,000 |
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK, NY | UNSPECIFIED | $4,885 |
| ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM TUCSON, AZ | OPERATING EXPENSES | $4,908 |
| ASPCA WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| ASSOCIATION OF WALDORF SCHOOLS OF NORTH AMERICA LONGMONT, CO | SUPPORT OF ECOLE RUDOLF STEINER DE MONTREAL. | $4,500 |
| CAMFED USA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | DESIGNATED FOR INTERNATIONAL FEMALE EDUCATION | $3,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Sarah H. Greene – President & Trustee
- Katherine H. Starbuck – President & Trustee
- Coburn T. Haskell – Vice President & Trustee
- Mark Haskell – Vice President & Trustee
- Marianne Grega – Secretary/Treasurer
- Alexander Haskell – Trustee
- Evan Haskell – Trustee
- Sally A. Haskell – Trustee
- Erin Fall Haskell – Trustee
- Eric T. Haskell – Associate Member
- Justyn Haskell Manley – Associate Member
- Olivia H. Kazanjian – Associate Member
The foundation is governed by 24 officers and trustees. All leadership positions are unpaid.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COBURN T HASKELL | VICE PRES & TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIC T HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| EVAN HASKELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK HASKELL | VICE PRES & TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SARAH H GREENE | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SALLY A HASKELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHERINE H STARBUCK | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARIANNE GREGA | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JUSTYN HASKELL MANLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| OLIVIA H KAZANJIAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIN FALL HASKELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JEAN CHRISTOPHE HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMELIA MAY HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| CLARA CELESTE HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| SUTHERLAND A HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| MARY E HASKELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SHANELLE T CRIPPS | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| SCHUYLER HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| COBURN N SHEPPICK | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| LUCAS H STARBUCK | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| BLAKE M CRIPPS | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| MICHAEL P STARBUCK | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| RYAN C HASKELL | ASSOC MEMBER | — | — |
| KIM SCOTT | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 3 | — |
Address & Contact
Location: 1111 Superior Ave Ste 700 Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 363-6482 or (216) 363-6486
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Haskell Fund fund?
The Haskell Fund supports community services locally in the Cleveland area and awards grants nationally. Primary funding areas include: • Education (all levels, with special emphasis on history and archaeology) • Medical care and health agencies • Family planning • Theater and the arts • Environmental causes • Services for the elderly • AIDS research • Hospital and health agencies • Social services • Community funds The foundation does not make grants to individuals.
How do I apply for a grant from Haskell Fund?
**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $500 to $19,000 • Median grant size: $2,000 • Average grant size: $3,000 • Annual grant distribution: approximately $267,500–$282,000 • Recent annual grant count: 77–89 grants per year **Application Process:** Applicants must submit a written proposal including: • A statement of operations • An IRS determination letter declaring the requesting entity is a certified 501(c)(3) charity **Recent Grantees (2023):** • St Jude Children's Res…
Where does Haskell Fund make grants?
The foundation provides local support for community services in the Cleveland area. Nationally, grantmaking is concentrated in: • California • Arizona • Utah • District of Columbia The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across 28 states, with approximately 66% of grants directed to organizations in California, Arizona, and Utah.
What size grants does Haskell Fund award?
In 2024, Haskell Fund awarded 84 grants totaling $282K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Haskell Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Haskell Fund reported a distributable amount of $291K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Haskell Fund's EIN?
Haskell Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6513797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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