Frank H Mills Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderNiles, Ohio · EIN 86-6635905 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NEUMAN LAW OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Address | 761 N CEDAR AVE STE 1, NILES OH 44446 |
| Phone | 3306521749 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 1. AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT 2. A LETTER FROM THE APPLICANT'S CHURCH VERIFYING THE DATE AND METHOD BY WHICH THE APPLICANT BECAME A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH, AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICANT'S ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CHURCH. 3. A COMPLETED CLAIM FORM. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 31ST AND THE COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE A DECISION BY FEBRUARY |
| Restrictions | APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1. A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF NILES WHO IS A VERIFIABLE MEMBER OF A TRUMBULL COUNTY CHURCH REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE OF OHIO. 2. A VERIFIABLE MEMBER OF THE CHURCH LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NILES, WHICH IS REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE OF OHIO, AND WHO LIVES IN TRUMBULL COUNTY. 3. A GRADUATING SENIOR WHOSE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS WERE VERIFIABLE MEMBERS OF THE FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NILES, OHIO PRIOR TO ITS CLOSURE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helnselman - Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Arnaut - Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Ries - Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Erwin - Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Arnaut - University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Kiernan - University of Colorado | Boulder, CO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Snider - Youngstown State Univ | Youngstown, OH | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Thigpen - Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Lanham - Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Ciminero - Marietta College | Marietta, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Highland Hills, OH | Scholarship | $743 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($8,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,743 | 12 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630569349100763
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6635905
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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