Justin F Coressel Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDefiance, Ohio · EIN 23-7022234 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$207K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TERRY L MELTON TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1646 HAMPTON AVE, DEFIANCE OH 43512 |
| Phone | 4197890186 |
| Form and materials | MOST GRANTS ARE TO COLLEGES, RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, SCHOOLS AND LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. NO SPECIAL FORM IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | YES. GENERALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, LIMITED TO NORTHWEST OHIO. |
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA YMCA | Defiance, OH | Capital campaign | $65,000 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church St Michaels Catholic Church | Defiance, OH | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Black Swamp Area Council Black Swamp Area Council | Findlay, OH | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Defiance Athletic Boosters Defiance Athletic Boosters | Defance, OH | Dhs athletic complex archway | $10,000 |
| Defiance College Defiance College | Defiance, OH | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Toledo Diocese of Toledo | Toledo, OH | St. michaels capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Toledo Diocese of Toledo | Toledo, OH | St. mary capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Toledo Diocese of Toledo | Toledo, OH | St. john capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Defiance College Defiance College | Defiance, OH | Updated instructor stations | $5,000 |
| Dream Center Dream Center | Defiance, OH | Mobile workshop initiative | $5,000 |
| Defiance Development & Visitor Defiance Development & Visitor | Defiance, OH | Memory park lights | $3,000 |
| United Way United Way | Defiance, OH | Annual appeal | $3,000 |
| Beloved Initiative Beloved Initiative | Defiance, OH | Loved already conference | $2,500 |
| Defiance Public Library Defiance Public Library | Defiance, OH | Aed machines | $2,000 |
| Lily Creek Farms Lily Creek Farms | Napoleon, OH | Therapeutic riding services | $1,600 |
| Black Swamp Area Council Boy Scouts | Findlay, OH | Annual general appeal | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Girl Scouts of Western Ohio | Toledo, OH | Annual general appeal | $1,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic St Mary's Catholic Church | Defiance, OH | Food pantry | $1,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic St Mary's Catholic Church | Defiance, OH | Furniture bank | $1,500 |
| Cpc Women's Health Resource Cpc Women's Health Resource | Bryan, OH | Annual appeal | $1,000 |
| Defiance City Schools Foundation Defiance City Schools Foundation | Defiance, OH | Annual appeal | $1,000 |
| St John's Church St John's Church | Defiance, OH | Fellowship team | $1,000 |
| St John's Church St John's Church | Defiance, OH | Fest-For-All | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul St Vincent de Paul | Defiance, OH | Annual appeal | $1,000 |
| Trees of Life Trees of Life | Defiance, OH | Annual benefit | $1,000 |
| YMCA YMCA | Defiance, OH | Annual campaign | $1,000 |
| Defiance Public Library Defiance Public Library | Defiance, OH | Art in the park project | $750 |
| Defiance Development & Visitor Defiance Development & Visitor | Defiance, OH | Messiah concert | $500 |
| Andrew L Tuttle Memorial Museum Andrew L Tuttle Memorial Museum | Defiance, OH | Hp printer | $450 |
| St Mary Catholic Church St Mary Catholic Church | Defiance, OH | Yes project | $300 |
| Tinora High School Tinora High School | Defiance, OH | After prom | $200 |
| St John's Church St John's Church | Defiance, OH | Memorial mass | $20 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207,320 | 32 |
| 2024 | $196,570 | 38 |
| 2023 | $187,252 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103190
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7022234
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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