The Witmer Memorial Foundation
The Witmer Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
The Witmer Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: The Witmer Memorial Foundation gave $125K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,353
- -43.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,415,012
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (59% 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 Witmer Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 36500 Orchard Court, Salem, OH 44460
Phone: (330) 482-4321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Witmer Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley ($15K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Ohio received 59% of grant dollars. Other recipient states were Florida (12%), North Carolina (12%), New York (9%), and Pennsylvania (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Witmer Memorial Foundation gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2024) to $144K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Camp Frederick Rogers, OH | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Men of Faith Wilmington, OH | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Centers Monroe, NC | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Youngstown, OH | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Sophia Womens Center Salem, OH | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Creekside Christian Church St Johns, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Men's Challange Ministries Alliance, OH | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Greenford Christian Greenford, OH | General Operations | $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 | $2,415,012 | $122,450 | $145,823 | $125,000 | 17 | $134,598 | $111,224 | $119,830 |
| 2023 | $2,442,127 | $112,135 | $165,008 | $144,100 | 11 | $145,518 | $92,645 | $117,377 |
| 2022 | $2,495,000 | $2,500,000 | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | — | $3,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Witmer Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food banks, camps, ministries, a women’s center, and a cleft-care charity. Smile Train says its primary purpose is to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as people born without clefts. Men of Faith describes its work as bringing men closer to Jesus Christ through discipleship, training, prayer, and worship, and hosting an annual event. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties says it provides scholarships to youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $125,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley and $10,000 each to Camp Frederick, Men of Faith, Pregnancy Help Centers, Second Harvest Food Bank, Sophia Womens Center, Smile Train, Creekside Christian Church, and Men’s Challange Ministries. These grants were listed for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Witmer was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Witmer Memorial Foundation is led by Michael Witmer, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Witmer
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Witmer Memorial Foundation
How much does The Witmer Memorial Foundation give each year?
The Witmer Memorial Foundation gave $125K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $144K across 11 grants.
What is The Witmer Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
The Witmer Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,353, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Witmer Memorial Foundation give grants?
The Witmer Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Witmer Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Witmer Memorial Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Witmer Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
The Witmer Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley ($15,000), Camp Frederick ($10,000) and Men of Faith ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Witmer Memorial Foundation?
The Witmer Memorial Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Witmer Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food banks, camps, ministries, a women’s center, and a cleft-care charity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Witmer Memorial 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 Witmer Memorial Foundation's EIN?
The Witmer Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0437709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Witmer Memorial 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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