John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation
The John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. In 2025, it made grants to charitable organizations including groups working on neighborhood development, housing, youth programs, food access, education, and library services.
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation gave $3.6M across 147 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,614,778
- +71.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 147
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,590
- +74.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,900
- Total assets
- $59,985,520
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 351959, Toledo, OH 43635
Phone: (419) 868-9370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Historic South Initiative ($230K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
532 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 508 grants of 532 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 9% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to recipients in Colorado, Illinois, and Arizona, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 147 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 593% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $146K (2020) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 147 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic South Initiative Toledo, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $230,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York, NY | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $225,000 |
| Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity Maumee, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $176,000 |
| Day 52 Inc DBA Art Tatum Zone Toledo, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $130,000 |
| Fair Housing Opportunitie of Northwest Ohio Inc DBA the Fair Housing Cent Toledo, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $130,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo Co Administrative Center Toledo, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $107,500 |
| Lucas County Land Revitalization Corporation DBA Lucas County Land Bank Toledo, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $105,000 |
| Rural Lisc New York, NY | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Connecting Kids to Meals Toledo, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $60,775 |
| East Toledo Family Center Toledo, OH | To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization | $60,000 |
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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 | $59,985,520 | $10,882,968 | $4,417,735 | $3,614,778 | 147 | $4,091,980 | $1,414,917 | $2,652,977 |
| 2024 | $48,758,276 | $24,874,877 | $2,626,867 | $2,113,600 | 150 | $2,385,790 | $908,549 | $1,794,627 |
| 2023 | $25,517,586 | $9,506,495 | $1,474,437 | $1,270,700 | 132 | $1,424,270 | $520,734 | $1,011,212 |
| 2022 | $15,902,937 | $12,577,758 | $629,609 | $521,500 | 55 | $603,767 | $326,578 | $444,524 |
| 2021 | $4,018,788 | $313,568 | $158,140 | $156,100 | 48 | $157,538 | $247,516 | $212,936 |
| 2020 | $3,787,360 | $1,232,244 | $150,122 | $146,000 | 35 | — | $20,362 | $137,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Historic South Initiative says it works to promote the development of Toledo’s Old South End, with priorities including housing, education, and commercial development. Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Connecting Kids to Meals says it provides nutritious meals to children at no cost throughout the year.
Other 2025 grantees include East Toledo Family Center, which says it provides educational and social programs for residents of East Toledo and surrounding communities; Toledo Public Schools Foundation, which says it supports public education through supplemental funding for programs, scholarships, and academic initiatives; and the American Library Association, which says it works to improve library and information services and the profession of librarianship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 147 grants totaling $3,614,778. Grants ranged from $200 to $230,000, with a median of $12,900. Among the largest were $230,000 to Historic South Initiative, $225,000 to Local Initiatives Support Corporation, $176,000 to Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, and $130,000 each to Day 52 Inc. DBA Art Tatum Zone and Fair Housing Opportunities of Northwest Ohio Inc. DBA The Fair Housing Center.
Other notable grants included $107,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo Co Administrative Center, $105,000 to Lucas County Land Revitalization Corporation DBA Lucas County Land Bank, $100,000 to Rural LISC, and $60,775 to Connecting Kids to Meals. The foundation also awarded $60,000 each to East Toledo Family Center and The University of Toledo Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Kate Blake, president; Sue Bascuk, vice president; Lee Wunschel, treasurer; and Mary Jacobs, secretary. The listed directors are Margaret Eldred, Erica Messinger, John Eldred III Jr, and Michael Olah. Michael Deetsch is listed as executive director.
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation is led by Michael Deetsch, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Deetsch
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$96K (2024) → $136K (2025)
Kate Blake
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Margaret Eldred
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erica Messinger
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Eldred Iii Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Olah
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lee Wunschel
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mary Jacobs
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sue Bascuk
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joyce Micochero (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: James Eldred (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Eldred III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Eldred Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $136K, to Michael Deetsch (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation
How much does John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation give each year?
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation gave $3.6M across 147 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 150 grants.
What is John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,900, and its average grant was $24,590, across 147 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation give grants?
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (57 grants), Perrysburg, OH (6 grants), Maumee, OH (5 grants) and Bowling Green, OH (5 grants).
Does John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 147 grants with a stated purpose on John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization" (147 grants).
Who are John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Historic South Initiative ($230,000), Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($225,000) and Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity ($176,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation?
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation reported $60.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation's EIN?
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3987947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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