The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik is a private foundation based in West Chester, Ohio. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2025 awards including community assistance, food relief, youth arts, environmental conservation, education, reproductive services, and religious outreach.
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation gave $204K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,650
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,993
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,477,392
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (12 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8035 Balmoral Court, West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: (513) 709-4655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Laremir County ($19K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 228 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 23% to recipients in Colorado. Tennessee, California, and Iowa each received 1%. Ohio recipients included organizations in Cincinnati, West Chester, Milford, and Oxford; Colorado recipients included organizations in Fort Collins and Denver.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 51 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2024) to $373K (2019). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Laremir County Fort Collins, CO | To Fund Community Assistance Programs | $18,500 |
| Cardinal Land Trust Milford, OH | Land trust in sw Ohio to preserve greenspace and farmlands | $12,000 |
| Freestore Food Bank Cincinnati, OH | To Feed the Hungry | $12,000 |
| Artworks Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | To employ and train local youth and talent to create art and community impact through art | $11,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cincinnati, OH | Non Profit Providing Reproductive Services to the Community | $9,500 |
| Impact 100 Cincinnati Women Together Changing Lives Cincinnati, OH | Fund grants that make a lasting impact in our community in areas of education, health & environment. | $9,400 |
| West Chester Presbyterian Church West Chester, OH | To Support Religious Endeavors and Mission Outreach Work | $8,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Annual Fund Cincinnati, OH | Community Support for Women's Programs | $8,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | To Feed the Hungry | $7,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Oxford, OH | Educational Endeavors | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,477,392 | $168,122 | $225,998 | $203,650 | 51 | $203,850 | $151,725 | $198,569 |
| 2024 | $2,537,352 | $125,487 | $180,380 | $161,150 | 46 | $161,350 | $109,865 | $181,260 |
| 2023 | $2,593,517 | $68,995 | $192,193 | $171,900 | 46 | $172,100 | $73,481 | $164,142 |
| 2022 | $2,714,774 | $107,578 | $195,176 | $177,000 | 45 | $177,000 | $89,402 | $168,591 |
| 2021 | $2,799,934 | $194,581 | $202,011 | $181,000 | 40 | $181,000 | $173,570 | $183,723 |
| 2020 | $2,802,462 | $93,541 | $199,811 | $181,000 | 37 | — | $79,357 | $164,478 |
| 2019 | $2,913,168 | $159,157 | $402,462 | $373,100 | 41 | — | $129,795 | $171,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable activities. For example, Food Bank of the Rockies describes its mission as nourishing people facing food insecurity, and Reach Out Lakota says it assists families in the Lakota School District with food, clothing, and other necessities. Other 2025 grantees include organizations working in land conservation, youth arts, education, women’s programs, reproductive health, and religious outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $203,650. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $18,500, with a median of $2,000. Notable awards included $18,500 to United Way of Larimer County for community assistance programs; $12,000 each to Cardinal Land Trust for greenspace and farmland preservation and Freestore Food Bank to feed the hungry; and $11,000 to ArtWorks Cincinnati for youth employment and training through art. Other notable grants were $9,500 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, $9,400 to Impact 100 Cincinnati Women Together Changing Lives, and $8,000 each to West Chester Presbyterian Church and the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Annual Fund.
Additional 2025 recipients included Food Bank of the Rockies ($7,000), Miami University Foundation ($6,000), Reach Out Lakota ($6,000), and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Graham E. Mitchell as president and director; Sharon J. Mitchell as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Mark E. Mitchell, Steven E. Mitchell, Stacey Mitchell, and Abby Miller as directors.
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation is led by Graham E. Mitchell, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Graham E. Mitchell
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark E. Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon J. Mitchell
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven E. Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation
How much does The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation give each year?
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation gave $204K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 46 grants.
What is The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,993, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation give grants?
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (22 grants), Denver, CO (7 grants), Milford, OH (2 grants) and West Chester, OH (2 grants).
Does The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Laremir County ($18,500), Cardinal Land Trust ($12,000) and Freestore Food Bank ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation?
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2574714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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