Donwinona Manifold Trust
Donwinona Manifold Trust is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $7,497, all designated for scholarships.
Donwinona Manifold Trust at a glance
In short: Donwinona Manifold Trust gave $7K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $624.75), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,497
- +149.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $625
- +149.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $357
- Total assets
- $207,018
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Donwinona Manifold Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants must have a formal application on file. It lists eligibility as graduating from Philo High School with a GPA of at least 3.0, and requires an application that includes parents’ financial information and two letters of recommendation. The filing names Huntington National Bank as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 1. The May 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Huntington National Bank
Mailing address: 422 Main Street, Zanesville, OH 43702
Phone: (740) 588-6734
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donwinona Manifold Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio University ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($357), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Ohio recipients (86%); Indiana, an individual recipient, and Arizona each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Donwinona Manifold Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $9K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarships | $1,785 |
| Muskingum University New Concord, OH | Scholarships | $1,428 |
| Ohio University Zanesville Zanesville, OH | Scholarships | $1,071 |
| Capital University Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $357 |
| Otterbein University Westerville, OH | Scholarships | $357 |
| Marietta College Marietta, OH | Scholarships | $357 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Scholarships | $357 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $357 |
| University of Akron Akron, OH | Scholarships | $357 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Scholarships | $357 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207,018 | $16,446 | $11,888 | $7,497 | 12 | $10,197 | $15,046 | $10,578 |
| 2024 | $202,436 | $14,803 | $7,061 | $3,002 | 12 | $5,641 | $13,468 | $9,978 |
| 2023 | $194,626 | $7,700 | $8,837 | $4,550 | 15 | $7,358 | $5,936 | $9,087 |
| 2022 | $193,048 | $7,191 | $15,611 | $9,000 | 10 | $12,612 | $4,938 | $9,762 |
| 2021 | $196,002 | $31,796 | $12,315 | $8,645 | 13 | $11,135 | $30,589 | $10,982 |
| 2020 | $182,123 | $8,294 | $9,070 | $6,050 | 1 | — | $7,270 | $9,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donwinona Manifold Trust reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants support scholarships at colleges and universities. Among the grantees, Muskingum University describes its mission as preparing learners to think critically, excel professionally, grow personally, and contribute ethically. Marietta College says it provides a foundation for leadership, critical thinking, and problem solving through undergraduate and graduate education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust gave $7,497 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $357 to $1,785, with a median of $357. Its largest awards included $1,785 to Ohio University, $1,428 to Muskingum University, and $1,071 to Ohio University Zanesville; each was designated for scholarships. Other 2025 recipients included Capital University, Otterbein University, Marietta College, Kent State University, Miami University, the University of Akron, Indiana University, an individual recipient Wesleyan College, and Arizona State University, each receiving $357.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Huntington National Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Donwinona Manifold Trust's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Donwinona Manifold Trust
How much does Donwinona Manifold Trust give each year?
Donwinona Manifold Trust gave $7K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 12 grants.
What is Donwinona Manifold Trust's typical grant size?
Donwinona Manifold Trust's median grant in 2025 was $357, and its average grant was $625, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donwinona Manifold Trust give grants?
Donwinona Manifold Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Donwinona Manifold Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Donwinona Manifold Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (12 grants).
Who are Donwinona Manifold Trust's largest grantees?
Donwinona Manifold Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio University ($1,785), Muskingum University ($1,428) and Ohio University Zanesville ($1,071), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($357), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donwinona Manifold Trust?
Donwinona Manifold Trust reported $207K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Donwinona Manifold Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants support scholarships at colleges and universities. Among the grantees, Muskingum University describes its mission as preparing learners to think critically, excel professionally, grow personally, and contribute ethically. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donwinona Manifold Trust?
The 2024 filing says applicants must have a formal application on file. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donwinona Manifold Trust's EIN?
Donwinona Manifold Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6342455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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