Willard Stephenson Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 34-1635094 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DON MIKSCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 PUBLIC SQUARE, MEDINA OH 44256 |
| Phone | 3307647263 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina County Sheriff's Office | Medina, OH | General operating | $80,000 |
| Medina County Historical Society | Medina, OH | General operating | $75,000 |
| Leadership Medina County | Medina, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wadsworth Area Historical Society | Wadsworth, OH | General operating | $8,300 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church | Litchfield, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| Second Baptist Church | Medina, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ormaco Inc | Homerville, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Fellowship Baptist Church | Columbus, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,800 | 8 |
| 2024 | $167,455 | 14 |
| 2023 | $87,530 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631009349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1635094
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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