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The Weatherhead Foundation

Mayfield Heights, Ohio  ·  EIN 132711998  ·  Private foundation

The Weatherhead Foundation is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.6M in annual giving against $2.9M in assets. This page documents the 21 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Weatherhead Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.9M
Total assets
21
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Weatherhead Foundation funds

The Weatherhead Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education.

EducationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Weatherhead Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tulane University
TO SUPPORT THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOLARS CENTURY GRANT AND THE HILLEL ANNUAL FUND.
New Orleans, LA$5.4M2018
Tulane University
TO SUPPORT THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOLARS CENTURY GRANT AND COWEN INSTITUTE.
New Orleans, LA$5.3M2023
Tulane University
TO SUPPORT THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOLARS CENTURY GRANT AND COWEN INSTITUTE.
New Orleans, LA$5.0M2024
Tulane University
To SUPPORT THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOLARS CENTURY GRANT AND THE HILLEL ANNUAL FUND.
New Orleans, LA$3.3M2017
Tulane University
TO SUPPORT THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOLARS CENTURY GRANT, COWEN INSTITUTE AND THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE TO SUPPORT COVID RE
New Orleans, LA$3.3M2020
University of Texas System
TO AID THE WEATHERHEAD P.E.T. CENTER.
Houston, TX$2.9M2022
Tulane University
TO SUPPORT THE WEATHERHEAD SCHOLARS CENTURY GRANT AND COWEN INSTITUTE.
New Orleans, LA$2.7M2022
University of Texas Health Science Center
to aid the weatherhead P.E.T. center and to partnership with UTHealth in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke.
Houston, TX$2.4M2017
Case Western Reserve University
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT.
Cleveland, OH$2.2M2024
University of Texas Health Science Center
To aid the WEATHERHEAD P.E.T. CENTER
Houston, TX$2.0M2020
Case Western Reserve University
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT.
Cleveland, OH$1.1M2023
Greater Houston Commuity Foundation
to aid the organization in carrying out their exempt purpose in the city of houston.
Houston, MA$1.0M2017
Case Western Reserve University
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT.
Cleveland, OH$979K2022
University of Texas System
TO AID THE WEATHERHEAD P.E.T. CENTER.
Houston, TX$377K2023
Case Western Reserve Univeristy
To support the educational opportunities of the Case Western Reserve University School of Management.
Cleveland, OH$356K2020

The Weatherhead Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.7M
2018$5.5M
2020$5.6M
2022$6.6M
2023$6.8M
2024$7.2M

How to apply for funding from The Weatherhead Foundation

The Weatherhead Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Weatherhead Foundation

Does The Weatherhead Foundation accept grant applications?
The Weatherhead Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Weatherhead Foundation fund?
The Weatherhead Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Tulane University, Tulane University, Tulane University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Weatherhead Foundation give in grants?
The Weatherhead Foundation reported $5.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $38.5M over 21 grants.
Where is The Weatherhead Foundation located?
The Weatherhead Foundation is based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132711998.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Weatherhead Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Weatherhead Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.