The Whiston Foundation
Accepts applications
The Whiston Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Gilead, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,641 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,641
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$506,565
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,588 the year before.
14% 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 | $19,770 | 8 | $436,780 |
| 2024 | $22,588 | 8 | $459,349 |
| 2025 | $29,641 | 7 | $506,565 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas Whiston 187 Iberia Street, Mount Gilead, OH 43338 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 947-3930 |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to morrow county, Ohio residents. |
What The Whiston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $26,641 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Camp Whiston-Boy Scouts | Facility for boy scouts-morrow co. | $4,641 |
| Red Cross-Morrow County | General fund support | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army-Morrow County | General fund support | $3,000 |
| Trinity Methodist Church | General fund support | $3,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General fund support | $3,000 |
| St Vincent St Mary High School | Student scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Whiston
- Jonathan Whiston
- Joseph Whiston
Questions people ask
Does The Whiston Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Whiston Foundation give?
$29,641 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Whiston Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas E Whiston (President), Jonathan Whiston (Vice Preside) and Joseph Whiston (Secy/Treasur).
What does The Whiston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.