The Rc Musson and Katharine Musson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-1549070 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$142K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE RC MUSSON AND KATHARINE M MUSSO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7038, AKRON OH 44306 |
| Phone | 3307737651 |
| Form and materials | NARRATIVE PREPARED BY DONEE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Akron | Akron, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Axxess Pointe | Akron, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Project Milk Mission | Akron, OH | General support | $3,500 |
| Akron Public Schools | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Magical Theatre Company | Barberton, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| South Street Ministries | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| The Summit Fm | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| The Well Akron | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| United Disability Services | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Access Inc | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Dr Bob's Home | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Safety Forces | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Stewart's Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Victim Assistance Program | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Akron Community Service Center and Urban League | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Brain Enrichment Initiative | Copley, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Success4rkids | Akron, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Ben Curtis Family Foundation | Kent, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Caring for Kids Inc | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Casagal Program of Summit County | Akron, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Family Promise of Summit County | Akron, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| First Glance | Akron, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Akron, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Score | Akron, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| The Grief Care Place | Stow, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Pregnancy Solutions and Services Inc | Akron, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Shelter Care Inc | Tallmadge, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Akron Inner City Soccer Club | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Broken Chains Ministry | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Freedom House for Women | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends in Tents | New Franklin, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio | Brecksville, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Guardians Advoc Child Safety and Protection | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Replay for Kids | Medina, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Tuesday Musical | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of Metro Parks | Fairlawn, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Akron Municipal Court | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| International Soap Box Derby | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Akron Development Corporation | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Akron Marathon Charitable Organization | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Arts Sparks | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Idea Stream | Cleveland, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Victory Gallop | Bath, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Akron | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Akron Cooperative Farms | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Farmers & Hunters | Williamsport, OH | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,500 | 59 |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 51 |
| 2023 | $155,500 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1549070
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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