Misheff Family Foundation
The Misheff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Silver Lake, Ohio. In its 2024 filing, it stated that it was formed to fund contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s needs, religious support, and welfare.
Misheff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Misheff Family Foundation gave $64K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,000
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,200
- +43.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $469,944
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (74% 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 Misheff Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2960 Silver Lake Blvd, Silver Lake, OH 44224
Phone: (330) 815-8108
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Misheff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Akron Childrens Hosp ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars went to organizations in Ohio (74%), New York (20%), Illinois (4%), Texas (2%), and Kansas (1%). The reported percentages total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Misheff Family Foundation gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 256% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1 (2021) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Childrens Hosp Akron, OH | nc | $10,000 |
| Regina Health Richfield, OH | NC | $10,000 |
| Huntington Disease Society of Amer New York, NY | nc | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Akron, OH | nc | $7,500 |
| Ashland University Ashland, OH | PC | $5,000 |
| First Tee Akron, OH | nc | $3,500 |
| Grace House Akron, OH | nc | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita Chicago, IL | nc | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Akron, OH | nc | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Fou Staten Island, NY | nc | $2,000 |
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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 | $469,944 | $25,123 | $64,620 | $64,000 | 20 | $64,000 | $46,688 | $43,922 |
| 2024 | $471,917 | $102,180 | $42,250 | $42,250 | 19 | $42,250 | $44,595 | — |
| 2023 | $395,099 | $203,351 | $41,550 | $41,550 | 13 | $41,550 | $25,878 | $6,043 |
| 2022 | $176,789 | $51,236 | $23,539 | $18,000 | 7 | $24,750 | $42,341 | $8,522 |
| 2021 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $6,751 | $1 | 1 | $6,751 | — | $22 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Misheff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to fund contributions to organizations serving children’s needs, religious support, and welfare.
Its 2025 grantees included Ashland University, which describes itself as a comprehensive private university guided by Christian heritage, and Shelter Care Inc, which says it provides community mental health services for youth and families, including residential and non-residential treatment for youth ages 6 to 21.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $64,000 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,750. Notable awards included $10,000 each to Akron Childrens Hosp, Regina Health, and Huntington Disease Society of America; $7,500 to Catholic Charities in Akron; and $5,000 to Ashland University.
Other listed 2025 grants included $3,500 to First Tee in Akron, $3,000 to Grace House in Akron, $2,500 each to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, and $2,000 to Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Cynthia Misheff as president, Kaitlyn Misheff as secretary, Erin Misheff as treasurer, and Donald Misheff as director.
Misheff Family Foundation is led by Cynthia Misheff, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Misheff
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Misheff
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Misheff
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn Misheff
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Misheff Family Foundation
How much does Misheff Family Foundation give each year?
Misheff Family Foundation gave $64K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 19 grants.
What is Misheff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Misheff Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,200, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Misheff Family Foundation give grants?
Misheff Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (9 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Misheff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Misheff Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NC" (16 grants) and "PC" (4 grants).
Who are Misheff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Misheff Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Akron Childrens Hosp ($10,000), Regina Health ($10,000) and Huntington Disease Society of Amer ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Misheff Family Foundation?
Misheff Family Foundation reported $470K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Misheff Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to fund contributions to organizations serving children’s needs, religious support, and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Misheff Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 Misheff Family Foundation's EIN?
Misheff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4109847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Misheff Family Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Misheff Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/misheff-family-foundation-morg_02ae1f45409b4de3aaf549d945fa3158
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