Needmor Co the Northern Trust Company
The Needmor Fund for Social Justice is a private foundation established in 1956 and based in Perrysburg, Ohio. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation dedicated to supporting grassroots community organizing efforts focused on social justice.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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-100.0% YoY
Revenue
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-100.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
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-100.0% YoY
Expenses
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-100.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Needmor mission is to work with others to bring about social justice. The fund supports people who work together to change the social, economic, or political conditions which bar their access to participation in a democratic society.
The foundation invests in grassroots, membership-based community organizations that are:
- Democratically led
- Engaged in direct action campaigns
- Committed to leadership development
- Serving Black, Indigenous, and People(s) of Color (BIPOC) or otherwise traditionally excluded communities
Organizations funded by Needmor organize to:
- Build long-term community power
- Strengthen democratic process
- Transform communities
- Combat oppression & violence
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $100,000. The foundation has committed to allocating the majority of its grantmaking dollars to marginalized communities and at least 25 percent to social justice strategies, including advocacy, community organizing, and civic engagement. The foundation is a signatory to Philanthropy's Promise, an initiative of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Needmor Fund has a particular commitment to the Midwest region. In 2019, the foundation launched its Midwest Strategy, funding organizations across eight states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The foundation recognizes the Midwest as a pivotal region with a rich tradition of dynamic community organizing and coalition building, and seeks to bring long-term investments to BIPOC communities and historically excluded communities in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on available data from 2020:
- Assets: $21,844,385
- Revenue: $1,700,558
- Expenses: $1,398,679
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,537 | $27,053,926 |
| Revenue | — | $100,636 | $235,019 |
| Expenses | — | $1,318,169 | $1,780,482 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $1,100,041 | $1,367,979 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $80,423 | $199,051 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $543,149 | $1,480,518 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Jhatayn Travis
- Co-Chairs: Ana Guerrero and Elaine Stranahan
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SOBECKI | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| JHATAYN TRAVIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| KIRK NODEN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN RYAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DAVID WARD | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ELAINE STRANAHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EB BLANKEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH HARRINGTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CRIS DOBY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GABE GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL STRANAHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: The Needmor Fund for Social Justice 539 East Front Street Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: 419-872-1490
Website: www.needmorfund.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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