Milton James Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Milton James Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $973,529 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $528,211. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$973,529
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$528,211
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $383,452 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $583,100 | 19 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $383,452 | 31 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $973,529 | 30 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Claudia M Hower 3453 West Bath Road, Akron, OH 44333 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 666-6514 |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Milton James Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $550,461 |
| Ohio | 21 | $402,563 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,005 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Parks Foundation | General operating support | $528,211 |
| Ideastream | General operating support | $252,644 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Foundation | Two ultrasound machines | $70,914 |
| American Red Cross | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating support | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $7,000 |
| University Hospitals | Health | $6,000 |
| Fulfill | General operating support | $5,005 |
| The University of Akron Hower House | General operating support | $5,005 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Metro Parks | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fend | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Lifebanc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Porthouse Theatre | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Summit Metro Parks Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | General operating support | $5,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating support | $2,500 |
| One of A Kind Pet Rescue | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Haven of Rest | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Feeding Medina County | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hunger Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rails to Trails | General operating support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Claudia Mendat Hower
- Timothy Hower
- Walter Hower
Questions people ask
Does Milton James Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Milton James Foundation Inc give?
$973,529 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Milton James Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Claudia Mendat Hower (President and Treasurer), Timothy Hower (Vice President) and Walter Hower (Secretary).
What does Milton James Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.