World Group Foundation
World Group Foundation is a private foundation located in Rocky River, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations with purposes including general support, conservation, education, humanitarian aid, and cancer-related services.
World Group Foundation at a glance
In short: World Group Foundation gave $209K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,500
- +64.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +866.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,190
- -82.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $460,722
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to World Group Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1340 Depot Street 200, Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: (440) 356-7676
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who World Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Museum of the Great Lakes ($83K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 32 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio organizations received 78% of reported grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Virginia (12%), North Carolina (3%), an unspecified state (1%), and New Jersey (1%). Grants included support for organizations in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, as well as recipients in Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How World Group Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2024) to $209K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of the Great Lakes Toledo, OH | General Purpose | $82,500 |
| Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland, OH | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Saint Martin De Porres High School Cleveland, OH | General Purpose | $9,300 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | General Purpose | $7,200 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose | $4,500 |
| The Nicole Wilcox Foundation Powell, OH | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Honey from the Rock Cleveland, OH | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Dance for the Cure Hillsborough, NJ | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Mission Metroplex Inc Arlington, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $460,722 | $295,822 | $216,730 | $208,500 | 29 | $215,115 | $20,540 |
| 2024 | $373,400 | $250,000 | $129,968 | $126,500 | 3 | $126,500 | $15,351 |
| 2023 | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | — | — | — | $1,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, World Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends, while Western Reserve Land Conservancy describes its work as land conservation and restoration for public benefit. Saint Martin de Porres High School says it provides a Catholic college preparatory curriculum with real learning job experience to students who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Other grantees describe work that includes humanitarian aid, breast cancer prevention and support, and meals and assistance for families affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $208,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $82,500, with a median of $1,000. Its 2024 filing reported 3 grants totaling $126,500. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 29 grants totaling $208,500.
The largest reported 2025 grants were $82,500 to the National Museum of the Great Lakes and $50,000 to Cleveland Metroparks, both for general purposes. Other notable grants included $25,000 to The Nature Conservancy, $9,300 to Saint Martin de Porres High School, $7,200 to Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and $4,500 to Samaritan’s Purse. These grants were also reported for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marilyn Hunger as president; Fred Hunger and Jess Hunger as vice presidents; John E Hunger as treasurer; and Tod Northman as secretary.
World Group Foundation is led by Marilyn Hunger, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Hunger
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Hunger
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jess Hunger
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Hunger
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tod Northman
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 World Group Foundation
How much does World Group Foundation give each year?
World Group Foundation gave $209K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 3 grants.
What is World Group Foundation's typical grant size?
World Group Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,190, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does World Group Foundation give grants?
World Group Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Does World Group Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of World Group Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are World Group Foundation's largest grantees?
World Group Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Museum of the Great Lakes ($82,500), Cleveland Metroparks ($50,000) and The Nature Conservancy ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is World Group Foundation?
World Group Foundation reported $461K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does World Group Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from World Group Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is World Group Foundation's EIN?
World Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3702612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does World Group 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). World Group Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/world-group-foundation-morg_a0d8bced90f74d899fa01896f2d87c6b
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