The William Bingham Foundation
The William Bingham Foundation is a family foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio, and classified as a private foundation. It supports U.S. public charities in education, science, health and human services, and the arts, and states that it works toward environmental sustainability and stronger civil society.
The William Bingham Foundation at a glance
In short: The William Bingham Foundation gave $1.1M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Ohio. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,117,500
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,821
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $18,845,186
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William Bingham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Organizations invited to submit a full proposal must contact Foundation staff for application information and due dates. The Foundation makes grants to public charities organized within the United States. Construction projects must obtain at least Silver-level LEED certification; renovation grants are limited to projects pursuing LEED or equivalent certification. Higher education grants are for colleges and universities that have signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation’s filing states that deadlines are two months before the semiannual Trustee meetings in February and August. For the separate Outreach Initiative, eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with experience in the selected focus area and capacity to conduct programs; policy-influencing programs and previous Foundation grantees are ineligible. The initiative awards one grant of up to $30,000, and the Foundation’s guidelines say to check back for the 2027 area of interest.
- Deadline
- The Foundation’s filing states that deadlines are two months before the semiannual Trustee meetings in February and…
- Contact
Application contact: Anne G Savastano Grants Manager
Mailing address: 2400 Orange Ave 91427, Cleveland, OH 44101
Phone: (216) 759-9142
Email: info@wbinghamfoundation.org
Website: https://wbinghamfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Bingham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stella Maris Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 73 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
There are no geographic restrictions, though the Foundation says its grants often reflect the needs of communities where trustees reside. In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; California received 13%, and Maine, Virginia, and Washington, DC, each received 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William Bingham Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $119K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 7% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $714K (2020) to $1.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Inc Cleveland, OH | To support operations | $250,000 |
| Chandler School Pasadena, CA | To support the Expand Community Connections program | $150,000 |
| Hawken School Gates Mills, OH | To support capital improvements | $150,000 |
| Friends of Recovery NE Ohio Willoughby, OH | To support the Hesed Home for Men | $100,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | To support operations | $100,000 |
| Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | To support expansion renovations | $100,000 |
| West End House Camp Parsonsfield, ME | To support the Campership program | $100,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | To support renovation project | $50,000 |
| CityMusic Cleveland Cleveland, OH | To support free concerts | $45,000 |
| Apollo's Fire Baroque Cleveland Heights, OH | To support capacity building | $30,000 |
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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 | $18,845,186 | $643,887 | $1,377,056 | $1,117,500 | 14 | $1,200,335 | $480,964 | $1,178,151 |
| 2024 | $19,010,898 | $1,136,112 | $1,194,155 | $981,000 | 15 | $1,037,761 | $991,059 | $1,129,028 |
| 2023 | $19,068,941 | $938,403 | $1,200,517 | $1,006,000 | 10 | $1,061,223 | $806,313 | $1,011,955 |
| 2022 | $18,873,677 | $703,462 | $1,149,605 | $890,175 | 13 | $964,391 | $518,246 | $1,032,073 |
| 2021 | $18,957,160 | $4,844,389 | $1,425,408 | $1,152,819 | 21 | $1,221,216 | $2,175,862 | $1,148,264 |
| 2020 | $16,531,855 | $1,999,292 | $906,114 | $713,925 | 15 | — | $1,857,985 | $898,207 |
| 2019 | $15,438,677 | $890,246 | $1,136,421 | $911,000 | 7 | — | $755,458 | $886,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Bingham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 mission includes furthering the philanthropic intent of its founder, Elizabeth Bingham Blossom, supporting organizations in its stated fields, working for an environmentally self-sustaining world, and strengthening civil society and its institutions. It also aims to educate family members and others in philanthropy, community service, and stewardship.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for varied organizations. Stella Maris describes its work as providing addiction and mental health services; Hawken School says it prepares students to engage with a complex world; and Washington School for Girls says it educates girls in underserved areas. CityMusic Cleveland describes itself as a chamber orchestra that presents free concerts and builds community through the arts. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,117,500 in 2025. The median grant was $75,000, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $250,000. Earlier filing-year totals were $981,000 across 15 grants in 2024 and $1,006,000 across 10 grants in 2023.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $250,000 to Stella Maris for operations; $150,000 each to Chandler School for its Expand Community Connections program and Hawken School for capital improvements; and $100,000 each to Friends of Recovery NE Ohio for the Hesed Home for Men, Southern Environmental Law Center for operations, Washington School for Girls for expansion renovations, and West End House Camp for its Campership program. Other reported grants included $50,000 to Case Western Reserve University for a renovation project, $45,000 to CityMusic Cleveland for free concerts, and $30,000 to Apollo’s Fire Baroque for capacity building.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C Perry Blossom, David B Blossom, Robin Dunn Blossom, Rebecca B Kovacik, Elizabeth B Meers, Kevin S B Meers, and Katherine J Heffernan as trustees; David B Blossom is also treasurer, and James B Heffernan is vice president and trustee. Laurel Blossom is listed as emeritus trustee, and Daniel L Horn as secretary. The Foundation’s website identifies Daniel L. Horn as administrator and secretary and Anne G. Savastano as grants manager.
The William Bingham Foundation is led by Jonathan B Blossom, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan B Blossom
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C Perry Blossom
Trustee
Emeritus Trustee, Vice President & Trustee → Emeritus Trustee & Trustee, 2020
Emeritus Trustee & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B Blossom
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B Meers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James B Heffernan
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin S B Meers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca B Kovacik
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Dunn Blossom
Trustee
President & Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2020
Vice President & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine J Heffernan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth N Blossom
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel L Horn
Secretary
On filings since 2019
9 hrs/week
$57K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Laurel Blossom
Emeritus Trustee
Trustee → Emeritus Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jaymi B Feeney (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to Daniel L Horn (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The William Bingham Foundation
How much does The William Bingham Foundation give each year?
The William Bingham Foundation gave $1.1M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $981K across 15 grants.
What is The William Bingham Foundation's typical grant size?
The William Bingham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $79,821, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William Bingham Foundation that year got $58K on average.
Where does The William Bingham Foundation give grants?
The William Bingham Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (13%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants) and Cleveland Heights, OH (2 grants).
Does The William Bingham Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The William Bingham Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To support operations" (4 grants).
Who are The William Bingham Foundation's largest grantees?
The William Bingham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stella Maris Inc ($250,000), Chandler School ($150,000) and Hawken School ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William Bingham Foundation?
The William Bingham Foundation reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William Bingham Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission includes furthering the philanthropic intent of its founder, Elizabeth Bingham Blossom, supporting organizations in its stated fields, working for an environmentally self-sustaining world, and strengthening civil society and its institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William Bingham Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William Bingham Foundation's EIN?
The William Bingham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6513791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William Bingham Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
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