Woodruff Foundation
The Woodruff Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio, established in 1986 with proceeds from the sale of Woodruff Hospital. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and focuses on mental health services and related community support in the greater Cleveland area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$471K
-29.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
-24.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-7.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to support the development and delivery of mental health services in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Specifically, the foundation seeks to fund projects that:
- Foster and enhance the treatment of persons affected by mental disorders and chemical dependency
- Support educational programs related to mental health
- Coordinate mental health resources in the community
- Support research into the causes, nature, and recurrence of mental illness
High priority areas include encouraging the implementation of innovative prevention and treatment programs and strengthening the effectiveness of existing service delivery systems. The foundation also prioritizes early childhood mental health telehealth services, agency operations support, and trauma therapy for victims of child abuse.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $7,500 to $75,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and programs in Ohio, with a specific emphasis on Cuyahoga County and the greater Cleveland area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $12,754,518 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $870,903 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $697,315 (2024)
- Investment Income: $335,230 (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $15,000 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,754,518 | $12,156,735 | $11,416,685 |
| Revenue | $870,903 | $1,231,002 | $364,540 |
| Expenses | $697,315 | $833,676 | $597,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $615,566 | $784,577 | $496,781 |
| Net Investment Income | $822,968 | $1,181,753 | $260,592 |
| Distributable Amount | $612,112 | $579,780 | $597,589 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Woodruff Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY WIMBISCUS MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HABEEBAH RASHEED GRIMES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VANESSA JENSEN PSYD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAUREL DOMANSKI DIAZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JANET LOWDER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DIXON MORGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN CORLETT | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| STEVEN SIEMBORSKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FISCHER PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1422 Euclid Ave Ste 966, Cleveland, OH 44115-2001
- Website: woodruffgreatercle.org
- Telephone: 216-621-2901
- EIN: 23-7425631
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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