The Wuliger Foundation
The Wuliger Foundation is a private foundation based in Moreland Hills, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 41 grants totaling $1,114,350, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Ohio.
The Wuliger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wuliger Foundation gave $1.1M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,114,350
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,179
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $17,746,350
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% 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 Wuliger Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be sent to Timothy F. Wuliger as a letter of no more than two pages, including the purpose of the request, with an IRS determination letter showing complete organizational status. Awards are restricted to organizations described under sections 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3), excluding non-functionally integrated Type 3 organizations.
- Review Cycle
- N/A on the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy F Wuliger
Mailing address: 20 Basswood Lane, Moreland Hills, OH 44022
Phone: (440) 247-6210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wuliger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($574K). Together the top 10 received $946K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 215 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 9% to Washington, DC, 2% each to Pennsylvania and New York, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wuliger Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 41 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $1.0M (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Annual Support for Operations; Cemetery Endowment | $574,000 |
| United Way Cleveland, OH | Annual Support for Operations | $85,000 |
| University Hospitals Highland Hills, OH | Annual Support for Operations | $75,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Annual Support for Operations | $70,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Annual Support for Operations | $60,000 |
| Clairton Project Penn Hills, PA | Annual Support for Operations | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Annual Support for Operations | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washington, DC | Annual Support for Operations | $12,500 |
| Jewish Family Service Association Beachwood, OH | Annual Support for Operations; Families at Risk Division | $12,500 |
| Hillel Foundation Cleveland, OH | Annual Support for Operations | $11,500 |
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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 | $17,746,350 | $665,757 | $1,177,937 | $1,114,350 | 41 | $1,122,744 | $507,779 | $895,540 |
| 2023 | $16,896,242 | $679,384 | $1,157,834 | $1,123,900 | 45 | $1,132,148 | $482,126 | $829,439 |
| 2022 | $16,994,986 | $585,681 | $1,073,986 | $1,010,500 | 34 | $1,017,050 | $528,745 | $920,173 |
| 2021 | $21,819,460 | $702,945 | $1,134,083 | $1,064,000 | 45 | $1,073,934 | $333,325 | $1,043,963 |
| 2020 | $21,090,643 | $2,005,427 | $1,037,878 | $1,003,800 | 50 | — | $1,831,800 | $827,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wuliger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $896K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland says it seeks to promote the well-being, continuity, security, and unity of the Jewish community. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger. Gross Schechter Day School says it aims to inspire students to love learning and embrace Jewish practice, values, and community.
Other 2024 recipients included University Hospitals, Jewish Family Service Association, Shoes & Clothes for Kids, and Urban Community School. The listed purposes for many grants were annual support for operations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $1,114,350. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $574,000, and the median grant was $6,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $574,000 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, for annual operating support and a cemetery endowment. Other notable grants included $85,000 to United Way, $75,000 to University Hospitals, $70,000 to the American Israel Education Foundation, and $60,000 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, each for annual operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy F. Wuliger as president; Gregory T. Wuliger and Michael G. Wuliger as vice presidents; Elissa W. Zegura as secretary; and Jason A. Wuliger as treasurer.
The Wuliger Foundation is led by Timothy F. Wuliger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy F. Wuliger
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elissa W. Zegura
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory T. Wuliger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason A. Wuliger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Wuliger
Vice President
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 Wuliger Foundation
How much does The Wuliger Foundation give each year?
The Wuliger Foundation gave $1.1M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 45 grants.
What is The Wuliger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wuliger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $27,179, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wuliger Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Wuliger Foundation give grants?
The Wuliger Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (20 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Beachwood, OH (4 grants).
Does The Wuliger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Wuliger Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support for Operations" (38 grants).
Who are The Wuliger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wuliger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($574,000), United Way ($85,000) and University Hospitals ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wuliger Foundation?
The Wuliger Foundation reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $896K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wuliger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland says it seeks to promote the well-being, continuity, security, and unity of the Jewish community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wuliger Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it 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 Wuliger Foundation's EIN?
The Wuliger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6527281. 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 October 2026.
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