Foundations that fund organizations in Waynesville, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waynesville nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $50K to Waynesville organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waynesville around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waynesville
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in OH
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waynesville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milner Hotels Foundation | Birmingham, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Virginia W Kettering Foundation Xxxxx3003 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Mathile Family Foundation | Dayton, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grandview learning lab 2024-2025 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
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 Waynesville, Ohio?
Milner Hotels Foundation, Virginia W Kettering Foundation Xxxxx3003, Mathile Family Foundation, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation reported grants to Waynesville 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 Waynesville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.