The Milliron Foundation is a locally focused funder concentrated on Mansfield/Richland County, Ohio, providing sizeable operating support to faith-based schools, community health and social-service providers, and local civic institutions. Grants commonly support core operations, emergency/hardship assistance, mobility needs for disabled children, and community-building activities such as county fairs, historic preservation, and parks. The foundation favors place-based investments that sustain essential services and community infrastructure rather than national or policy work.
The Milliron Foundation’s recent giving is marked by unusually large operating support for Mansfield Christian School Building Simonson, which received $600,736 in 2025. That grant fits a broader pattern of backing institutions that carry day-to-day community services in Mansfield and Richland County, from education to health care to social support. The foundation also made six-figure operating grants to the YMCA of North Central Ohio, Taking Root Farms, Third Street Clinic, and Wayfinders Ohio Inc., showing a preference for sustaining organizations already embedded in local life. Its support reaches both faith-based education and practical community infrastructure, including a domestic violence shelter, a historical society, a fire department, and a county agricultural society. Some grants are directed to individual need as well, including hardship assistance and a modified van for a child with disabilities. The overall picture is of a place-based funder that uses substantial grants to help local schools, clinics, family services, and civic institutions maintain core operations and serve residents across the county.
Education is one of the clearest themes in the foundation’s giving. In 2023, it awarded $400,000 to Mansfield Christian School for operating support, and in 2025 it gave $600,736 to Mansfield Christian School Building Simonson for operating support. Community health and social services are another focus: Third Street Clinic received $329,000 in 2025, while Wayfinders Ohio Inc received $280,000 that same year, both for operating support. The foundation also backs local family-support organizations. The Domestic Violence Shelter received $119,500 in 2025 for operating support, and Zelle’s Home received $100,000 for operating support. Rural and agricultural institutions also appear in the grant record, including $150,000 to the Richland County Agricultural Societ in 2025 and $54,300 to the Richland County Livestock Committee.
Grant sizes cluster around a middle range of $6,750 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $57,500 at the 75th percentile, while several awards reach six figures. The foundation’s 2023 and 2025 records show repeat support for some organizations, including Mansfield Christian School and Mansfield Christian School Building Simonson, which indicates ongoing relationships rather than one-time grants only. Most of the giving is operating support, with some direct individual assistance and a modified-van grant for a child with disabilities. The foundation also funds hardship cases and capital needs tied to community service. Its pattern is local and place-based, with no program-related investments noted.
$3.9M
$118M
$88.5M
$5.4M
Most grants fall between $7K and $58K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$58K
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Concentrated, place-based giving with a mix of large institutional operating grants and targeted one-off hardship or capital-type awards. The foundation makes multiple substantial awards to repeat local beneficiaries and prioritizes sustaining organizations’ day-to-day operations over many small, dispersed grants.
Notable grantees: Mansfield Christian School / Mansfield Christian School Building Simonson, YMCA of North Central Ohio, Third Street Clinic, Taking Root Farms, The Domestic Violence Shelter
The Milliron Foundation gives overwhelmingly in Ohio: 94% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Mansfield is the center of gravity, with grants to the YMCA of North Central Ohio, Third Street Clinic, Wayfinders Ohio Inc., Richland County Agricultural Societ, and the Richland County Historical Society. Other Ohio recipients include Shelby, Bellville, Fredericktown, Parma, and Plain City. A few grants also land outside Mansfield in nearby Ohio communities such as Ashland and Hilliard.
Its recent grants go to schools, clinics, social-service providers, a domestic violence shelter, a historical society, a fire department, a county agricultural society, and recreation groups. The common thread is operating support for institutions serving Mansfield and Richland County.
Typical grants are $6,750 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $57,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes several six-figure awards.
Yes. 94% of its grants go to recipients in Ohio, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
Yes. The recent grant list includes a hardship case distribution through Mechanics Bank and a modified-van grant for the Family of Dorian Utt, which indicates direct assistance to individuals and families.
Yes. Most of the recent grants are labeled operating support, including awards to schools, clinics, community service organizations, and civic institutions.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BUILDING SIMONSON | ASHLAND, OH | $600,736 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| YMCA OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO | MANSFIELD, OH | $506,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| TAKING ROOT FARMS | MANSFIELD, OH | $500,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THIRD STREET CLINIC | MANSFIELD, OH | $329,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WAYFINDERS OHIO INC | MANSFIELD, OH | $280,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RICHLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIET | MANSFIELD, OH | $150,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT | MANSFIELD, OH | $121,137 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RICHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MANSFIELD, OH | $120,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER | MANSFIELD, OH | $119,500 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ZELLE'S HOME | GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LOVE OUR HEROES | BELLVILLE, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AKERMAN NATURE PRESERVE | FREDERICKTOWN, OH | $75,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ASHBROOK CENTER | ASHLAND, OH | $75,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FAMILY OF DORIAN UTT MOBILITY WORKS | PLAIN CITY, OH | $67,488 | 2025 | MODIFIED VAN FOR HANDICAPPED CHILD |
| PROJECT ONE | MANSFIELD, OH | $57,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RICHLAND COUNTY LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE | MANSFIELD, OH | $54,300 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PROJECT WHITE BUTTERFLY | PARMA, OH | $54,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LIFEWISE ACADEMY | HILLIARD, OH | $52,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF RICHLAND COUNTY | MANSFIELD, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY | MANSFIELD, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RICHLAND COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES | MANSFIELD, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MAIN STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | MANSFIELD, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOPE-IGNITED | SHELBY, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FLAT ROCK COMMUNITY SERVICE | FLAT ROCK, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY | MANSFIELD, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS OF RICHLAND CNT | ONTARIO, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RICHLAND COUNTY CHILDREN'S AUXILIAR | MANSFIELD, OH | $18,300 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN LEHR AWNING | MANSFIELD, OH | $18,080 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| OHIO DISTRICT 5 AREA AGENCY ON AGIN | MANSFIELD, OH | $15,655 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PLEASANT HILL OUTDOOR CAMP | PERRYSVILLE, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FURNITURE BANK OF NCO | MANSFIELD, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FRIENDLY HOUSE | MANSFIELD, OH | $14,166 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MANSFIELD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD | MANSFIELD, OH | $12,250 | 2025 | SCHOOL BACKPACK PROGRAM |
| OHIO HEALTH MANSFIELD HOSPITAL | MANSFIELD, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF MANSFIELD | MANSFIELD, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SUPPLIES |
| MANSFIELD GRACE TEMPLE | MANSFIELD, OH | $9,975 | 2025 | PAID FOR CONSTRUCTION INVOICE |
| RICHLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROU | MANSFIELD, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RAEMELTON THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CE | MANSFIELD, OH | $7,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VILLAGE NETWORK | MANSFIELD, OH | $5,670 | 2025 | INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE |
| ALS UNITED OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SHELBY HELPLINE MINISTRIES | SHELBY, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF CENTRAL OH | COLUMBUS, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | BACKPACKS FOR SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCH |
| SARA SITES-EMERGENCY VEHICLE REPAIR ROCKET CHEVROLET | SHELBY, OH | $3,550 | 2025 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE |
| HUMANE SOCIETY | MANSFIELD, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL COLEMAN ASPHALT | SHELBY, OH | $2,250 | 2025 | SERVICES AT MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN |
| SARA SITES-EMERGENCY VEHICLE REPAIR MAP | MANSFIELD, OH | $2,247 | 2025 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-RICHLANDCRAWF | MANSFIELD, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEAMAN'S CUSTOM FENCE | SHILOH, OH | $1,850 | 2025 | MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN BATTING CAGES |
| PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT HANNING SURVEYING | ONTARIO, OH | $1,095 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BUILDING SIMONSON
$600,736OPERATING SUPPORT
YMCA OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO
$506,000OPERATING SUPPORT
THIRD STREET CLINIC
$329,000OPERATING SUPPORT
RICHLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIET
$150,000OPERATING SUPPORT
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
$121,137OPERATING SUPPORT
RICHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$120,000OPERATING SUPPORT
THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
$119,500OPERATING SUPPORT
ZELLE'S HOME
$100,000OPERATING SUPPORT
LOVE OUR HEROES
$100,000OPERATING SUPPORT
AKERMAN NATURE PRESERVE
$75,000OPERATING SUPPORT
ASHBROOK CENTER
$75,000OPERATING SUPPORT
FAMILY OF DORIAN UTT MOBILITY WORKS
$67,488MODIFIED VAN FOR HANDICAPPED CHILD
PROJECT ONE
$57,000OPERATING SUPPORT
RICHLAND COUNTY LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE
$54,300OPERATING SUPPORT
PROJECT WHITE BUTTERFLY
$54,000OPERATING SUPPORT
LIFEWISE ACADEMY
$52,000OPERATING SUPPORT
RICHLAND COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES
$50,000OPERATING SUPPORT
MAIN STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$40,000OPERATING SUPPORT
HOPE-IGNITED
$40,000OPERATING SUPPORT
FLAT ROCK COMMUNITY SERVICE
$30,000OPERATING SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY
$20,000OPERATING SUPPORT
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF RICHLAND CNT
$20,000OPERATING SUPPORT
RICHLAND COUNTY CHILDREN'S AUXILIAR
$18,300OPERATING SUPPORT
MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN LEHR AWNING
$18,080OPERATING SUPPORT
OHIO DISTRICT 5 AREA AGENCY ON AGIN
$15,655OPERATING SUPPORT
PLEASANT HILL OUTDOOR CAMP
$15,000OPERATING SUPPORT
FURNITURE BANK OF NCO
$15,000OPERATING SUPPORT
MANSFIELD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
$12,250SCHOOL BACKPACK PROGRAM
OHIO HEALTH MANSFIELD HOSPITAL
$10,000OPERATING SUPPORT
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF MANSFIELD
$10,000CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SUPPLIES
MANSFIELD GRACE TEMPLE
$9,975PAID FOR CONSTRUCTION INVOICE
RAEMELTON THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CE
$7,000OPERATING SUPPORT
VILLAGE NETWORK
$5,670INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE
SHELBY HELPLINE MINISTRIES
$5,000OPERATING SUPPORT
SARA SITES-EMERGENCY VEHICLE REPAIR ROCKET CHEVROLET
$3,550EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
HUMANE SOCIETY
$3,000OPERATING SUPPORT
MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL COLEMAN ASPHALT
$2,250SERVICES AT MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN
SARA SITES-EMERGENCY VEHICLE REPAIR MAP
$2,247EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-RICHLANDCRAWF
$2,000OPERATING SUPPORT
MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEAMAN'S CUSTOM FENCE
$1,850MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN BATTING CAGES
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT HANNING SURVEYING
$1,095OPERATING SUPPORT