James Forsythe Milroy Foundation
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellefontaine, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $897K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $83K.
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation at a glance
In short: James Forsythe Milroy Foundation gave $41K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,250
- +60.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,893
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $897,163
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James Forsythe Milroy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarship Recipients ($23K). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James Forsythe Milroy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $41K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Recipients Bellefontaine, OH | Education | $22,500 |
| Logan County Land Trust Bellefontaine, OH | Financial Aid | $6,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Benjamin Logan FFA Bellefontaine, OH | Financial Aid | $4,000 |
| Logan County Fair Bellefontaine, OH | Financial Aid | $2,200 |
| Romans 120 Christian Retreat West Mansfield, OH | Financial Aid | $500 |
| Logan County Jr Fair Bellefontaine, OH | Financial Aid | $50 |
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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 | $897,163 | $93,086 | $59,758 | $41,250 | 7 | $49,900 | $83,228 | $47,318 |
| 2023 | $863,605 | $29,014 | $44,141 | $25,720 | 3 | $33,950 | $18,823 | $48,272 |
| 2022 | $878,732 | $31,915 | $57,005 | $37,438 | 6 | $46,833 | $21,743 | $51,716 |
| 2021 | $904,271 | $43,931 | $56,627 | $36,319 | 5 | $46,447 | $33,701 | $52,316 |
| 2020 | $917,432 | $21,257 | $53,613 | $34,045 | 6 | — | $13,355 | $49,265 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Forsythe Milroy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Dinovo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Logan County OSU Extension
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$800 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Gregory L Menssen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steven D Merrin (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Justin Bower (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Justin Dinovo (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James Forsythe Milroy Foundation
How much does James Forsythe Milroy Foundation give each year?
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation gave $41K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
What is James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's typical grant size?
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,893, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James Forsythe Milroy Foundation give grants?
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bellefontaine, OH (5 grants).
Does James Forsythe Milroy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (6 grants).
Who are James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's largest grantees?
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Scholarship Recipients ($22,500), Logan County Land Trust ($6,000) and Benjamin Logan FFA ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James Forsythe Milroy Foundation?
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation reported $897K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's EIN?
James Forsythe Milroy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6516844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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