W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 37-1432256 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRENDA MOUBRAY co HUNTINGTON BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1558 DEPT EA4E86, COLUMBUS OH 43216 |
| Phone | 3303847301 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMAT; MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO AKRON AND SUMMIT COUNTY 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
2% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embracing Futures Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Northeastern Educational Tv Ohio | Kent, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Grace House Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Open M Foundation | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Battered Womens Shelter | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Pegasus Farm | Hartville, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Safety Forces Support Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Axess Family Services | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Victim Assistance Program | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Love Akron Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio | Parma, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| South Street Ministries | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Community Outreach Resources Exchange | Cuyahoga Fls, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Griefcare Place Inc | Stow, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Greenleaf Family Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Akron Community Service Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ohioguidestone | Berea, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Macedonia, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Services Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tuesday Musical Association | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall Gardens | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio | Canton, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Portage Path Community | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| International Soap Box Derby Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| United Disability Services Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Dr Bobs Home | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Summit Choral Society Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Solutions & Services Inc | Coventry Twp, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Summit Artspace | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Casa Board Volunteer Association Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Greater Akron Fore Youth Development Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio | Brecksville, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Autism Society of Greater Akron | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Broken Chains Jail & Prison Ministry | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Forever R Children | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Akron Cooperative Farms | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Akron History Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Great Trail Council | Columbus, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,500 | 47 |
| 2024 | $56,500 | 47 |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631009349100908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1432256
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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