The Wedge Block Foundation ICA
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists 21 grants, all to recipients in Ohio.
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA at a glance
In short: The Wedge Block Foundation ICA gave $246K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $246,000
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,714
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,825,123
- +43.2% vs 2023
- 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Wedge Block Foundation ICA
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 E Ninth St 25Th Floor B7-Yb, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 222-3673
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wedge Block Foundation ICA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Resource Cleveland ($20K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 72 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wedge Block Foundation ICA gives
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $246K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| NAMI Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hiram House Camp Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| The LGBT Community Center of Greater CLE Cleveland, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Journey Center for Safety and Healing Cleveland, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Ctr Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Courage to Caregivers Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| P a L S for Healing Independence, OH | General Support | $11,000 |
| Salaam Clinic Cleveland, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Abortion Fund of Ohio Columbus, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,825,123 | $2,341,196 | $280,184 | $246,000 | 21 | $246,200 | $173,932 | $374,657 |
| 2023 | $4,765,561 | $1,265,273 | $229,085 | $187,000 | 18 | $187,790 | $284,805 | $231,862 |
| 2022 | $4,092,414 | $1,166,138 | $214,874 | $185,000 | 16 | $185,200 | $878,873 | $190,545 |
| 2021 | $3,141,848 | $1,112,033 | $160,015 | $130,000 | 12 | $130,200 | $405,762 | $182,047 |
| 2020 | $2,637,910 | $641,473 | $109,163 | $85,000 | 5 | — | $44,522 | $130,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wedge Block Foundation ICA reported a distributable amount of $375K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including support for international newcomers, child abuse and domestic violence services, caregiver support, healthcare, abortion access, history and education, and dialogue around social issues. For example, Resource Cleveland says it serves international newcomers, while Journey Center for Safety and Healing says it provides services to people affected by child abuse and domestic violence and works to prevent abuse. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $246,000 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $20,000 to Resource Cleveland and $15,000 each to NAMI Greater Cleveland, Hiram House Camp, The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, Journey Center for Safety and Healing, Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, and Courage to Caregivers. Other listed awards included $11,000 to P A L S for Healing and $10,000 each to Salaam Clinic, Abortion Fund of Ohio, Shaker Historical Society, and Lake County Free Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ruthanne-Myers Fox, Kristin Horner, and Lara Jacobson as co-trustees, and Victoria A. Anderson as president.
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA is led by Victoria A. Anderson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria A. Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Horner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lara Jacobson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruthanne-Myers Fox
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Wedge Block Foundation ICA
How much does The Wedge Block Foundation ICA give each year?
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA gave $246K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $187K across 18 grants.
What is The Wedge Block Foundation ICA's typical grant size?
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,714, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wedge Block Foundation ICA give grants?
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA 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 Cleveland, OH (12 grants), Chagrin Falls, OH (3 grants) and Painesville, OH (2 grants).
Does The Wedge Block Foundation ICA give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Wedge Block Foundation ICA's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wedge Block Foundation ICA's largest grantees?
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA's largest 2024 grantees include Resource Cleveland ($20,000), NAMI Greater Cleveland ($15,000) and Hiram House Camp ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wedge Block Foundation ICA?
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $375K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wedge Block Foundation ICA fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wedge Block Foundation ICA?
The foundation states that it 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 The Wedge Block Foundation ICA's EIN?
The Wedge Block Foundation ICA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3311965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wedge Block Foundation ICA 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wedge Block Foundation ICA funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wedge-block-foundation-ica-morg_2cf7bde8f42b4fdfa03440c6a5a75382
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