Millstone Fund
Accepts applications
Millstone Fund is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.0 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.0 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$235 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.3 million the year before.
86% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 41 | $131 million |
| 2023 | $6.3 million | 86 | $161 million |
| 2024 | $7.0 million | 95 | $235 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Millstone Fund Grants Office PO Box 43575, Cincinnati, OH 45243 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 298-2018, info@millstonefund.org |
| What to submit | Submit an letter of intent (LOI) via the organization's website. The review committee will review the loi to determine whether an application invitiation will be offered. Organizations offered the opportunity to complete a full application will be notified of next steps. |
| Deadlines | December 15th and june 15th |
| Restrictions | Grant requests should not exceed $50,000 without permission from millstone fund. Requests will generally not be considered for less than $10,000. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Millstone Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 86 | $6.3 million |
| Kentucky | 9 | $699,041 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citylink Center | Capital | $500,000 |
| Strategies to End Homelessness | Project/program | $300,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Kentucky | Project/program and capital | $300,000 |
| Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio Inc | Capital | $300,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Project/program | $300,000 |
| The Health Collaborative | Project/program | $283,000 |
| Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center | Capacity building | $250,000 |
| Robert Oneal Multicultural Art Center (Romac) | Capital | $250,000 |
| Great Parks Forever | Capital and program | $250,000 |
| Addiction Services Council | Capital | $250,000 |
| Women Helping Women of Hamilton County | Project/program | $200,000 |
| Interact for Change | General | $200,000 |
| 1N5 | Project/program | $200,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of Northern Kentucky | Capital | $150,000 |
| Episcopal Retirement Services | Project/program | $150,000 |
| Values in Action Institute Via | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Prokids | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Mindpeace | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Inter Parish Ministry | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Glad House | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Children's Law Center | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio Inc | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Project/program | $100,000 |
| Focus on Youth Inc | Project/program | $75,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Sew Valley | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Pro Seniors | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Onecity for Recovery Inc | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Mortar Cincinnati | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Southwest Oh & Northern Ky | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Mary Magdalen House | Capital | $50,000 |
| La Soupe | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (Coa) | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (Cabvi) | Capital | $50,000 |
| Center for Addiction Treatment Inc | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Bethany House Services Inc | Project/program | $50,000 |
| Axis Teen Centers | Project/program | $50,000 |
| American Legacy Theatre | General | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alonzo T Folger IV
- Alonzo T Folger V
- Valerie Folger
- Elle S Folger
- Corrie Scaringe
- Carly Chu
Questions people ask
Does Millstone Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 15th and june 15th.
How much does Millstone Fund give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Millstone Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Alonzo T Folger IV (President), Alonzo T Folger V (Vice President), Valerie Folger (Treasurer) and Elle S Folger (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Millstone Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and arts and culture.