George a & Carolynn B Mitchell
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell is a private foundation based in Poland, Ohio. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, with the largest listed awards supporting an Ohio alumni association and a Massachusetts foundation.
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell at a glance
In short: George a & Carolynn B Mitchell gave $20K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $692.414), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,080
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $692
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120
- Total assets
- $156,788
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George a & Carolynn B Mitchell
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1364 Meadowood Circle, Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 757-0085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George a & Carolynn B Mitchell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salem High School Alumni Association ($10K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 59% of grant dollars, Massachusetts recipients 25%, and recipients in Washington, DC, 7%. New York recipients received 2%, and Virginia recipients received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George a & Carolynn B Mitchell gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 566% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 231% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem High School Alumni Association Salem, OH | To Provide Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands Foundation Manomet, MA | To Provide Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| YWCA Washington, DC | To Provide Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | To Provide Operating Funds | $500 |
| Rescue Mission Youngstown, OH | To Provide Operating Funds | $500 |
| Rich Center for Autism Youngstown, OH | To Provide Operating Funds | $500 |
| Angels for Easter Seals Youngstown, OH | To Provide Operating Funds | $400 |
| American Cancer Society Cleveland, OH | To Provide Operating Funds | $230 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Pittsburgh, PA | To Provide Operating Funds | $200 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | To Provide Operating Funds | $160 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,788 | $8,292 | $21,045 | $20,080 | 29 | $20,080 | $3,312 | $8,674 |
| 2023 | $169,541 | $6,565 | $14,152 | $13,265 | 21 | $13,265 | $6,790 | $8,910 |
| 2022 | $177,128 | $2,697 | $3,029 | $2,233 | 19 | $2,233 | $1,682 | $8,692 |
| 2021 | $177,460 | $8,296 | $4,531 | $3,015 | 15 | $3,490 | $6,780 | $8,944 |
| 2020 | $173,695 | $5,347 | $3,122 | $1,525 | 4 | — | $3,750 | $8,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a & Carolynn B Mitchell reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations involved in education, health, human services, animal welfare, and veterans’ services. For example, Smile Train describes its purpose as expanding opportunities for people born with clefts, while the American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Alley Cat Allies describes its mission as protecting and improving cats’ lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $20,080. The median grant was $120; individual grants ranged from $20 to $10,000.
The largest listed grants were $10,000 to Salem High School Alumni Association in Salem, Ohio, and $5,000 to Helping Hands Foundation in Manomet, Massachusetts. Other listed grants included $1,000 to YWCA in Washington, DC; $500 each to Smile Train in New York and Rescue Mission and Rich Center for Autism in Youngstown, Ohio; and $400 to Angels for Easter Seals in Youngstown, Ohio. The filing states that these grants were for operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carolynn B Mitchell is listed as trustee.
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell is led by Carolynn B. Mitchell, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolynn B. Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George A. Mitchell (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about George a & Carolynn B Mitchell
How much does George a & Carolynn B Mitchell give each year?
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell gave $20K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 21 grants.
What is George a & Carolynn B Mitchell's typical grant size?
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell's median grant in 2024 was $120, and its average grant was $692, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George a & Carolynn B Mitchell give grants?
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell gives mostly in Ohio: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants) and Youngstown, OH (4 grants).
Does George a & Carolynn B Mitchell give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George a & Carolynn B Mitchell's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George a & Carolynn B Mitchell's largest grantees?
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell's largest 2024 grantees include Salem High School Alumni Association ($10,000), Helping Hands Foundation ($5,000) and YWCA ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George a & Carolynn B Mitchell?
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell reported $157K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George a & Carolynn B Mitchell fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations involved in education, health, human services, animal welfare, and veterans’ services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George a & Carolynn B Mitchell?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George a & Carolynn B Mitchell's EIN?
George a & Carolynn B Mitchell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7099166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George a & Carolynn B Mitchell accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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