The Michelson Foundation Charitable Trust (C/O Richard Michelson Jr)
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-6616858 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD A MICHELSON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 MERRIMAN ROAD, AKRON OH 44303 |
| Phone | 3308642198 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER THAT INDICATES: THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS AND THE PROJECTED DATE FOR COMMITMENT OF THE FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY, AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS. |
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
12% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Summit County Ohio | Akron, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Akron Community Foundation | Akron, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Columbus, OH | Educational | $1,000 |
| Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| Bluecoats Incorporated | Clinton, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Childrens Concert Society | Akron, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| Denny Shute Scholarship Foundation | Akron, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio | Macedonia, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| International Institute of Akron Inc | Akron, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful | Akron, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Akron | Akron, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Educational | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $24,200 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6616858
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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