Welltower Charitable Foundation
Welltower Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 31 grants totaling $471,842 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Welltower Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Welltower Charitable Foundation gave $472K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $471,842
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,221
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $206
- Total assets
- $302,939
- -59.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% 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 Welltower Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4500 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43615
Phone: (419) 247-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Welltower Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Toledo Community Foundation ($224K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 92 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as Ohio 91%, New York 5%, Louisiana 2%, Michigan 1%, and Texas 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Welltower Charitable Foundation gives
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 816% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $472K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $472K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Support | $189,200 |
| Greater Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH | Support | $100,000 |
| Greater Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH | Support | $100,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Support | $25,000 |
| Greater Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH | Support | $19,387 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | Support | $15,000 |
| Chorale Acadienne Lafayette, LA | Support | $10,000 |
| Greater Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH | Support | $4,531 |
| Fleece & Thank You Farmington, MI | Support | $3,190 |
| Love for Our Elders Pepper Pike, OH | Support | $1,558 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 31 grants in 2024, 35 in 2023, and 14 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $302,939 | $102,635 | $476,042 | $471,842 | 31 | $471,842 | $26,259 |
| 2023 | $741,257 | $1,135,000 | $457,790 | $435,090 | 35 | $437,790 | $4,487 |
| 2022 | $17,300 | $200,000 | $448,443 | $446,500 | 14 | $448,443 | $6,006 |
| 2021 | $252,900 | $1,177 | $33,000 | $51,500 | 8 | $51,500 | $13,619 |
| 2020 | $316,900 | $341,000 | $66,000 | $45,000 | 4 | — | $913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Welltower Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. United Way of Greater Toledo says it unites people to improve lives. Fleece & Thank You says it provides comfort and hope to children battling illness through fleece blankets and video messages. The American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support; the American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives. The National Wild Turkey Federation describes its mission as conserving wild turkeys and preserving hunting heritage, while the Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $471,842. Awards ranged from $26 to $189,200, with a median grant of $206. The largest listed grants were $189,200 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and two grants of $100,000 each to Greater Toledo Community Foundation. Other listed awards included $25,000 to Columbia University in the City of New York, $19,387 to Greater Toledo Community Foundation, and $15,000 to United Way of Greater Toledo. The listed grant purposes were “SUPPORT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheryl O’Connor as Secretary/Director; Pam Byrne as President/Director; and Jose V Muro, Melanie Crozier, Tim McHugh, and Mary Stenger as directors.
Welltower Charitable Foundation is led by Pam Byrne, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pam Byrne
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim McHugh
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose V. Muro
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Crozier
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl O'Connor
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Stenger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Carly Davis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Adam Hanau (2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Mary Ellen Pisanelli (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Kirby Brendsel (2021) — Director
- Former: Christy Contardi Stone (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Matthew McQueen (2020) — Secretary
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 Welltower Charitable Foundation
How much does Welltower Charitable Foundation give each year?
Welltower Charitable Foundation gave $472K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $435K across 35 grants.
What is Welltower Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Welltower Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $206, and its average grant was $15,221, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Welltower Charitable Foundation give grants?
Welltower Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants), Toledo, OH (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Welltower Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Welltower Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (31 grants).
Who are Welltower Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Welltower Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Toledo Community Foundation ($223,918 across 4 grants), Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($189,200) and Columbia University in the City of New York ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Welltower Charitable Foundation?
Welltower Charitable Foundation reported $303K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $472K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Welltower Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. United Way of Greater Toledo says it unites people to improve lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Welltower Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Welltower Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Welltower Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0981987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Welltower Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Welltower Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/welltower-charitable-foundation-morg_bc4a1bdcba6c48f38f84c77f9ad30183
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