Ayers Founders Trust
Ayers Founders Trust is a private foundation, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $93K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$147K
-24.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$147K
-24.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ayers Founders Trust reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Ayers Founders Trust
Based on IRS filings
Ayers Founders Trust is a private foundation, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $93K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,836,250 | $2,917,338 | $3,037,470 |
| Revenue | $113,989 | $116,020 | $-33,381 |
| Expenses | $191,219 | $236,152 | $252,822 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $168,925 | $216,058 | $215,899 |
| Net Investment Income | $92,500 | $90,224 | $122,590 |
| Distributable Amount | $170,317 | $159,471 | $156,409 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Zanesville Museum of Art ($147,165).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ZANESVILLE MUSEUM OF ART ZANESVILLE, OH | GENERAL OPERATING | $147,165 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $40,621 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Ayers Founders Trust?
As of 2025, Ayers Founders Trust holds $2.8M in total assets with $114K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $147K in 2025.
Where does Ayers Founders Trust operate?
Ayers Founders Trust has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Ayers Founders Trust award?
In 2025, Ayers Founders Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $147K — an average of about $147K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ayers Founders Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Ayers Founders Trust reported a distributable amount of $170K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ayers Founders Trust's EIN?
Ayers Founders Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7327660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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