Milton James Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-1924355 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,005.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CLAUDIA M HOWER |
|---|---|
| Address | 3453 WEST BATH ROAD, AKRON OH 44333 |
| Phone | 3306666514 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
30% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Parks Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $528,211 |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $252,644 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Foundation | Akron, OH | Two ultrasound machines | $70,914 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General operating support | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating support | $7,000 |
| University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | Health | $6,000 |
| Fulfill | Neptune, NJ | General operating support | $5,005 |
| The University of Akron Hower House | Akron, OH | General operating support | $5,005 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Metro Parks | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fend | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Akron, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Lifebanc | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Porthouse Theatre | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Akron, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Summit Metro Parks Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| One of a Kind Pet Rescue | Akron, OH | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Haven of Rest | Akron, OH | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Feeding Medina County | Medina, OH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hunger Center | Akron, OH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rails to Trails | Washington, DC | General operating support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $973,529 | 30 |
| 2024 | $383,452 | 31 |
| 2023 | $583,100 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631829349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1924355
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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