West Shore Rotary Foundation
West Shore Rotary Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fairview Park, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $119K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $5K.
West Shore Rotary Foundation at a glance
In short: West Shore Rotary Foundation gave $3K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $364.444), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,280
- -77.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $364
- -62.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $118,663
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Shore Rotary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth Challenge ($730). Together the top 9 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How West Shore Rotary Foundation gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $14K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Challenge Westlake, OH | Support Disabled Children | $730 |
| Meals on Wheels Westlake, OH | To Support Program | $500 |
| Fop Lodge 25 Nashville, TN | To Support Program | $500 |
| Leukemia Lymphomaamerican Cancer New York, NY | To Support Program | $500 |
| West Park Hunger Center Cleveland, OH | To Support Program | $250 |
| Fairview Park Hunger Center Fairview Park, OH | To Support Program | $250 |
| North Olmsted Hunger Center North Olmsted, OH | To Support Program | $250 |
| Rotary Club of Asheville NC Asheville, NC | Hurricane Relief Contribution | $200 |
| Fairview Park Education Foundation Fairview Park, OH | To Support Program | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,663 | $11,457 | $12,505 | $3,280 | 9 | $10,780 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | $119,711 | $8,812 | $14,374 | $14,374 | 15 | $14,374 | $6,901 |
| 2023 | $125,273 | $7,400 | $11,650 | $11,650 | 16 | $11,650 | $4,750 |
| 2022 | $129,523 | $10,265 | $7,700 | $7,700 | 14 | $7,700 | $7,500 |
| 2021 | $126,958 | $16,330 | $8,144 | $8,144 | 17 | — | $13,249 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Shore Rotary Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Eble
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
George Newman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 West Shore Rotary Foundation
How much does West Shore Rotary Foundation give each year?
West Shore Rotary Foundation gave $3K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 15 grants.
What is West Shore Rotary Foundation's typical grant size?
West Shore Rotary Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $364, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does West Shore Rotary Foundation give grants?
West Shore Rotary Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (15%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westlake, OH (2 grants) and Fairview Park, OH (2 grants).
Does West Shore Rotary Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on West Shore Rotary Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Program" (7 grants).
Who are West Shore Rotary Foundation's largest grantees?
West Shore Rotary Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Youth Challenge ($730), Meals on Wheels ($500) and Fop Lodge 25 ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Shore Rotary Foundation?
West Shore Rotary Foundation reported $119K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is West Shore Rotary Foundation's EIN?
West Shore Rotary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1638864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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