Foundations that fund organizations in Milan, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Milan nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $518K to Milan organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Milan around $12K. 8 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Milan
- $518K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in OH
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Milan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinman Family Charitable Trust | Berlin Heights, OH | 2 | $189K | $95K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Williams Verna Lockwood Succ-Tw | Brooklyn, OH | 4 | $146K | $31K | Preselected only | Religious; Upkeep of cemetery; Library |
| Gibbs H Brownell Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $63K | $63K | Preselected only | General support grant |
| Newton B for Milan Hist Museum | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $41K | $41K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd | Janesville, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Restoration of thomas alva edison birthplace |
| Newton B for Milan Presby Ch | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Mylander Fdn-2001 | Sandusky, OH | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Inspired outdoorsensory and music garden |
| Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc | Akron, OH | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Edison elementary sensory room/playground equipment |
| Sidney Frohman Foundation C/O Payne Nickles & Co | Sandusky, OH | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Program funding |
| Austin J M Cotr U Art 5a Ow | Dallas, TX | 1 | $4,611 | $4,611 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Martha Holden Jennings Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $4,603 | $4,603 | Yes | A-109-24 mental health awareness |
| The Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber Charitable Foundation | Sandusky, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Arts around the world summer reading |
| Galpin-White Ta | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $924 | $924 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Milan, Ohio?
Hinman Family Charitable Trust, Williams Verna Lockwood Succ-Tw, Gibbs H Brownell Fund, Newton B for Milan Hist Museum, Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd and 9 others reported grants to Milan organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Milan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.