The Milliron Foundation
The Milliron Foundation is a private foundation based in Mansfield, Ohio. Its 2024 filing describes support for local nonprofit organizations providing assistance related to children, young adults, schools, community needs, and community development.
The Milliron Foundation at a glance
In short: The Milliron Foundation gave $3.9M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,855,749
- +605.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,115
- +182.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $118,020,651
- +237.9% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Milliron Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 630 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44907
Phone: (419) 982-8921
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Milliron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mansfield Christian School Building ($601K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($5,797), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 98 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Mansfield, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The listed recipients include organizations in Mansfield and other Ohio communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Milliron Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 354% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $409K (2020) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Christian School Building Ashland, OH | Operating Support | $600,736 |
| YMCA of North Central Ohio Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $506,000 |
| Taking Root Farms Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Third Street Clinic Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $329,000 |
| Wayfinders Ohio Inc Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $280,000 |
| Richland County Agricultural Societ Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Plymouth Fire Department Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $121,137 |
| Richland County Historical Society Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $120,000 |
| The Domestic Violence Shelter Mansfield, OH | Operating Support | $119,500 |
| Zelle's Home Garfield Heights, OH | Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,020,651 | $88,524,438 | $5,433,253 | $3,855,749 | 50 | $3,855,749 | $6,380,738 | $3,353,474 |
| 2023 | $34,929,466 | $1,262,972 | $604,620 | $546,280 | 20 | $546,280 | $1,172,771 | $1,707,552 |
| 2022 | $34,291,051 | $32,729,904 | $1,356,346 | $1,344,296 | 12 | $1,344,296 | $113,003 | $353,747 |
| 2021 | $2,906,603 | $889,012 | $863,459 | $848,821 | 6 | $850,549 | $57,253 | $177,275 |
| 2020 | $2,881,050 | $1,063,324 | $429,723 | $409,043 | 10 | — | $62,726 | $130,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milliron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M 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
The foundation’s filing describes two areas of activity: operating support for local nonprofit organizations and direct financial assistance to individuals and families affected by emergencies or other catastrophic situations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Taking Root Farms describes its work as a farm-based day habilitation program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Wayfinders Ohio says it works to help homeless residents of Richland County find housing. The Domestic Violence Shelter describes providing refuge and a 24-hour crisis line for victims of abuse in Richland County. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work involves local history, wildlife care and conservation education, and addressing opioid addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $3,855,749. Grants ranged from $1,095 to $600,736, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported grants included $600,736 to Mansfield Christian School Building, $506,000 to YMCA of North Central Ohio, $500,000 to Taking Root Farms, $329,000 to Third Street Clinic, and $280,000 to Wayfinders Ohio. Each was listed for operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $120,000 to Richland County Historical Society, $119,500 to The Domestic Violence Shelter, $54,000 to Project White Butterfly, and $50,000 each to Ohio Bird Sanctuary and United Way of Richland County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karl Milliron as vice president, William Jilek as president, Jerod Them as secretary, and Dorothy Andress as treasurer. Trustees listed are Karen Bierly, Tim Conway, Gary Walters, and Charla Irvin.
The Milliron Foundation is led by William Jilek, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Jilek
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charla Irvin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Walters
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Bierly
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Conway
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Andress
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerod Them
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Milliron
Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Grant Milliron (2020–2022) — President
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 The Milliron Foundation
How much does The Milliron Foundation give each year?
The Milliron Foundation gave $3.9M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $546K across 20 grants.
What is The Milliron Foundation's typical grant size?
The Milliron Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $77,115, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Milliron Foundation give grants?
The Milliron 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 Mansfield, OH (29 grants), Shelby, OH (3 grants), Ashland, OH (2 grants) and Ontario, OH (2 grants).
Does The Milliron Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Milliron Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Milliron Foundation's largest grantees?
The Milliron Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mansfield Christian School Building ($600,736), YMCA of North Central Ohio ($506,000) and Taking Root Farms ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($5,797), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Milliron Foundation?
The Milliron Foundation reported $118.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Milliron Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes two areas of activity: operating support for local nonprofit organizations and direct financial assistance to individuals and families affected by emergencies or other catastrophic situations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Milliron Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Milliron Foundation's EIN?
The Milliron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1541621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Milliron 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Milliron Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-milliron-foundation-morg_ef785a84ec134064aec3c77212d74a96
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