The Westfield Insurance Foundation
The Westfield Insurance Foundation is a private foundation based in Westfield, Ohio, and the philanthropic arm of Westfield Insurance, a property and casualty insurance company founded in 1848. The Foundation supports nonprofits working in family stability, disaster recovery, and safety, with particular emphasis on addressing barriers stemming from systemic racism.
The Westfield Insurance Foundation at a glance
In short: The Westfield Insurance Foundation gave $2.7M across 287 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,694,357
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 287
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,388
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $35,645,305
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (121 of 276, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (54% 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 Westfield Insurance Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit requests electronically using the Foundation’s contact information. Requests should include prior open-year filed 990 returns and, if requested, relevant financial records such as program budgets or financial statements. Awards are limited to organizations permissible under the Foundation’s exempt purpose and existence under 501(c)(3), its strategy, and applicable Internal Revenue Code eligibility and verification requirements.
- Review Cycle
- Submissions are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Submissions are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: The Westfield Insurance Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 5001, Westfield Center, OH 44251
Phone: (330) 887-8431
Email: juliewisneski@westfieldgrp.com
Website: https://westfieldinsurance.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Westfield Insurance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc ($504K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,712 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,631 grants of 1,712 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 19% to recipients in Washington, DC, 4% each to Florida and Pennsylvania, and 3% to Georgia. The listed 2024 awards also show support for organizations in Ohio and elsewhere, including the Center for Disaster Philanthropy in Washington, DC, and PGA Tour Inc. in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 287 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Westfield Insurance Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 121 of 276 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% 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 $2.7M (2024) to $3.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 287 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc Washington, DC | Flood Recovery Grant | $500,000 |
| PGA Tour Inc Ponte Vedra, FL | Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank General operating support support | $100,000 |
| Akron Urban League Akron, OH | General operating support | $79,917 |
| The Spanish American Committee Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $77,000 |
| American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Smart Development Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina Akron, OH | Support to maintain Financial Empowerment Coach | $75,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina Akron, OH | General operating support | $71,210 |
| Team NEO Foundation Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Friends of Medina County Parks Inc Medina, OH | Capital Campaign support | $50,000 |
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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 | $35,645,305 | $4,094,217 | $4,129,060 | $2,694,357 | 287 | $3,782,388 | $4,655,942 | $1,729,295 |
| 2023 | $36,125,493 | $2,513,631 | $3,866,918 | $3,211,100 | 310 | $3,753,986 | $2,567,924 | $1,721,849 |
| 2022 | $35,377,749 | $2,455,738 | $3,969,596 | $3,165,277 | 317 | $3,681,460 | $2,031,137 | $1,840,736 |
| 2021 | $42,931,784 | $4,362,594 | $3,825,013 | $3,234,102 | 342 | $3,767,984 | $4,998,356 | $1,961,168 |
| 2020 | $38,339,143 | $1,584,382 | $3,727,943 | $3,715,626 | 456 | — | $1,483,927 | $1,716,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Westfield Insurance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 Foundation’s stated focus areas are family stability, disaster recovery, and safety. It supports nonprofits aligned with those areas and places particular emphasis on addressing barriers stemming from systemic racism.
Its 2024 grants included a $500,000 flood recovery grant to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, whose mission is to strengthen communities’ ability to withstand disasters and recover equitably. Other recipients included food, community, and economic-development organizations. For example, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank describes its mission as leading a collaborative network to support healthy, hunger-free lives; Team NEO Foundation says it works to enhance Northeast Ohio’s economy; and Friends of Medina County Parks says it is dedicated to preserving green space and providing recreational and educational opportunities in Medina County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 287 grants totaling $2,694,357. Grants ranged from $26 to $500,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable awards included $500,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for flood recovery; $100,000 to PGA Tour Inc., with the filing listing the purpose as Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank general operating support; $79,917 to the Akron Urban League for general operating support; and $77,000 to the Spanish American Committee for general operating support. The Foundation also awarded $75,000 to the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio for general operating support and $75,000 to Smart Development for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Edward Largent, Chair; Frank Carrino, President; Joseph Kohmann, Treasurer; Jani Groza, Secretary; and directors Kathy Golovan, Jack Kuhn, Kristine Neate, Jennifer Palmieri, and Stuart Rosenberg.
The Westfield Insurance Foundation is led by Frank Carrino, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Carrino
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Largent
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Palmieri
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Neate
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Rosenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Golovan
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Kuhn
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jani Groza
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Kohmann
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Robyn Hahn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Welsh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Merz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Prandi (2020–2022) — 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 Westfield Insurance Foundation
How much does The Westfield Insurance Foundation give each year?
The Westfield Insurance Foundation gave $2.7M across 287 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 310 grants.
What is The Westfield Insurance Foundation's typical grant size?
The Westfield Insurance Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,388, across 287 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Westfield Insurance Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Westfield Insurance Foundation give grants?
The Westfield Insurance Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (42 grants), Medina, OH (29 grants), Akron, OH (15 grants) and Columbus, OH (9 grants).
Does The Westfield Insurance Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Westfield Insurance Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (238 of 287) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Memorial Donation" (9 grants), "Scholarship" (8 grants) and "Support of Community Outreach programs" (4 grants).
Who are The Westfield Insurance Foundation's largest grantees?
The Westfield Insurance Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc ($503,861 across 2 grants), United Way of Summit and Medina ($146,210 across 2 grants) and PGA Tour Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Westfield Insurance Foundation?
The Westfield Insurance Foundation reported $35.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Westfield Insurance Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated focus areas are family stability, disaster recovery, and safety. It supports nonprofits aligned with those areas and places particular emphasis on addressing barriers stemming from systemic racism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Westfield Insurance Foundation?
The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Westfield Insurance Foundation's EIN?
The Westfield Insurance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3816760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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