The Wesley Family Foundation
The Wesley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
The Wesley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wesley Family Foundation gave $397K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Ohio. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $396,894
- +115.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,081
- +173.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,500
- Total assets
- $8,371,370
- +46.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wesley Family Foundation
- 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: 30100 Chagrin Blvd 301, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Phone: (440) 314-6325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wesley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The City Mission ($108K). Together the top 10 received $392K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 81 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 15% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 9% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wesley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $185K (2023) to $498K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The City Mission Cleveland, OH | To help empower men, women, and children in crisis to overcome homelessness | $108,000 |
| Music Arts Association Cleveland, OH | To support music and assistant music directors for children and youth orchestras, cleveland orchestra | $75,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA | To support community and economic development of the area and parks | $60,000 |
| Gilmour Academy Inc Gates Mills, OH | To Help Fund the Sports Facility | $50,000 |
| Friends of Garfield Park Indianapolis, IN | To ensure preservation and continuation of public benefits of garfield park | $35,000 |
| 49ER'S Foundation Youngstown, OH | In memory of tony york and to support mental health and suicide prevention in the bay area | $28,500 |
| Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation Cleveland, OH | To provide support for rainbow paddle and rainbow jumper challenge events | $12,000 |
| Piano Cleveland Shaker Heights, OH | To support cleveland institute piano competition and institute for young artists | $10,000 |
| HFLA of Northeast Ohio Cleveland, OH | To assist in providing interest free loans for cleveland community members | $8,394 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | Funds for historical preservation, education programs, and diverse performances | $5,000 |
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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 | $8,371,370 | $3,092,524 | $434,968 | $396,894 | 11 | $399,282 | $3,056,887 | $365,179 |
| 2023 | $5,706,732 | $216,587 | $207,072 | $184,546 | 14 | $184,546 | $194,261 | $355,334 |
| 2022 | $5,955,193 | $218,754 | $548,364 | $497,805 | 21 | $505,995 | $181,207 | $366,728 |
| 2021 | $5,884,149 | $471,584 | $398,405 | $357,000 | 15 | $370,689 | $443,301 | $414,615 |
| 2020 | $5,810,970 | $36,568 | $382,319 | $343,916 | 20 | — | $91,190 | $337,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wesley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $365K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including homelessness services, music and youth orchestras, parks, sports facilities, mental health and suicide prevention, health care, and the performing arts.
Among the grantees, Allegheny County Parks Foundation says its mission is to improve, conserve, and restore the nine Allegheny County parks to strengthen community health and vitality. Friends of Garfield Park says it works to preserve and evolve Garfield Park’s public benefits through funding, advocacy, and stewardship. Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation says it supports patient care, research, and educational programs at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Playhouse Square Foundation describes its mission as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $396,894. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $108,000, with a median of $28,500. Notable grants included $108,000 to The City Mission for work helping people in crisis overcome homelessness; $75,000 to Music Arts Association for music and assistant music directors for children and youth orchestras; $60,000 to Allegheny County Parks Foundation; and $50,000 to Gilmour Academy for a sports facility.
The foundation also gave $35,000 to Friends of Garfield Park, $28,500 to 49er’s Foundation, $12,000 to Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation, $10,000 to Piano Cleveland, $8,394 to HFLA of Northeast Ohio, and $5,000 each to Playhouse Square Foundation and University Hospitals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly A. Wesley as president and director, and Michelle R. Wesley Licata as vice president, treasurer, and director.
The Wesley Family Foundation is led by Kimberly A. Wesley, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly A. Wesley
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle R. Wesley Licata
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michelle R. Wesley (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Joseph O. Wesley (2020) — President & Director
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 Wesley Family Foundation
How much does The Wesley Family Foundation give each year?
The Wesley Family Foundation gave $397K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $185K across 14 grants.
What is The Wesley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wesley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $28,500, and its average grant was $36,081, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wesley Family Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Wesley Family Foundation give grants?
The Wesley Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (6 grants).
Does The Wesley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Wesley Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Wesley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wesley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The City Mission ($108,000), Music Arts Association ($75,000) and Allegheny County Parks Foundation Inc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wesley Family Foundation?
The Wesley Family Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $399K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $365K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wesley Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including homelessness services, music and youth orchestras, parks, sports facilities, mental health and suicide prevention, health care, and the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wesley Family Foundation?
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 Wesley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wesley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2560651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wesley Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wesley Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wesley-family-foundation-morg_bb487b7fcde64a6aa4986d362370b481
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