W Stephenson Fnd
W Stephenson Fnd is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Ohio, with awards described as general operating support.
W Stephenson Fnd at a glance
In short: W Stephenson Fnd gave $195K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,800
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,350
- +103.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,650
- Total assets
- $3,066,783
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to W Stephenson Fnd
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no formal application, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Don Miksch
Mailing address: 39 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 764-7263
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Stephenson Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medina County Sheriff's Office ($80K). Together the top 8 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The listed 2025 recipients include organizations in Medina, Wadsworth, Litchfield, Homerville, and Columbus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How W Stephenson Fnd gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2023) to $195K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medina County Sheriff's Office Medina, OH | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Medina County Historical Society Medina, OH | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Leadership Medina County Medina, OH | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Wadsworth Area Historical Society Wadsworth, OH | General Operating | $8,300 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Litchfield, OH | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Second Baptist Church Medina, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Ormaco Inc Homerville, OH | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Fellowship Baptist Church Columbus, OH | General Operating | $1,500 |
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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 | $3,066,783 | $160,129 | $245,422 | $194,800 | 8 | $218,195 | $137,429 | $185,081 |
| 2024 | $3,151,726 | $211,000 | $213,559 | $167,455 | 14 | $190,235 | $188,654 | $178,684 |
| 2023 | $3,152,358 | $82,610 | $126,206 | $87,530 | 15 | $107,284 | $51,614 | $161,981 |
| 2022 | $3,195,728 | $-204,614 | $203,722 | $139,762 | 12 | $159,752 | $32,712 | $166,448 |
| 2021 | $3,589,741 | $954,845 | $189,526 | $147,701 | 7 | $169,045 | $929,263 | $174,071 |
| 2020 | $2,839,001 | $-39,824 | $173,077 | $129,585 | 10 | — | $44,398 | $155,929 |
| 2019 | $3,046,932 | $618,469 | $177,674 | $136,929 | 17 | — | $600,617 | $148,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Stephenson Fnd reported a distributable amount of $185K 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 supported organizations including historical societies, a sheriff’s office, a leadership organization, churches, and an arts and outreach organization. Medina County Historical Society describes its mission as promoting historical interest through public education, collecting and preserving items related to Medina County, and making its collection available for display and research. Leadership Medina County describes its mission as educational, instructional, and training activities. ORMACO Inc. describes its mission as providing music, arts, and outreach to rural youth and underserved populations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $194,800. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $80,000, with a median of $7,650. The largest awards were $80,000 to Medina County Sheriff’s Office and $75,000 to Medina County Historical Society, both for general operating purposes. Other grants included $15,000 to Leadership Medina County, $8,300 to Wadsworth Area Historical Society, $7,000 to Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic, $5,000 to Second Baptist Church, $3,000 to ORMACO Inc, and $1,500 to Fellowship Baptist Church.
The foundation made 14 grants totaling $167,455 in 2024 and 15 grants totaling $87,530 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Shields, Dennis Hanwell, Richard Stephenson, Don Miksch, and Huntington National Bank as trustees.
W Stephenson Fnd's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$34K (2019) → $44K (2025)
Dennis Hanwell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Miksch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Shields
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Stephenson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $44K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W Stephenson Fnd
How much does W Stephenson Fnd give each year?
W Stephenson Fnd gave $195K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 14 grants.
What is W Stephenson Fnd's typical grant size?
W Stephenson Fnd's median grant in 2025 was $7,650, and its average grant was $24,350, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Stephenson Fnd give grants?
W Stephenson Fnd gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Medina, OH (4 grants).
Does W Stephenson Fnd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of W Stephenson Fnd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W Stephenson Fnd's largest grantees?
W Stephenson Fnd's largest 2025 grantees include Medina County Sheriff's Office ($80,000), Medina County Historical Society ($75,000) and Leadership Medina County ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W Stephenson Fnd?
W Stephenson Fnd reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does W Stephenson Fnd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including historical societies, a sheriff’s office, a leadership organization, churches, and an arts and outreach organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W Stephenson Fnd?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W Stephenson Fnd's EIN?
W Stephenson Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1635094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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