E R Kuck Foundation Trust
E R Kuck Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Newark, Ohio. In filing year 2025, it reported making 14 grants totaling $11,308 to charitable organizations.
E R Kuck Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: E R Kuck Foundation Trust gave $11K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $807.714), top state Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,308
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $808
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $156,293
- +9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E R Kuck Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3500, Newark, OH 43058-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E R Kuck Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Creation Care International Inc ($1K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (41%), Florida (14%), New Mexico (13%), Tennessee (9%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is E R Kuck Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 221% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $12K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creation Care International Inc La Mesa, NM | General Funding | $1,482 |
| West Ohio Food Bank Lima, OH | Program Support | $1,144 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Staten Island, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Support of the ASPCA | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| WBGU-PBS Bowling Green, OH | General Funding | $600 |
| Debs Dogs Lima, OH | General Funding | $600 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $600 |
| Family Promise of LimaAllen County Lima, FL | General Support | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,293 | $27,925 | $16,051 | $11,308 | 14 | $13,049 | $25,487 | $11,992 |
| 2024 | $142,997 | $27,054 | $15,338 | $11,164 | 14 | $12,828 | $24,752 | $11,308 |
| 2023 | $132,161 | $10,394 | $11,187 | $8,571 | 11 | $9,582 | $8,683 | $10,154 |
| 2022 | $133,596 | $5,026 | $7,203 | $3,528 | 7 | $4,926 | $3,130 | $10,248 |
| 2021 | $135,820 | $23,060 | $16,438 | $11,800 | 15 | $13,646 | $20,660 | $11,158 |
| 2020 | $127,692 | $19,263 | $12,242 | $9,296 | 13 | — | $17,454 | $9,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E R Kuck Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in food access, pediatric medical research, humanitarian aid, and animal rescue. West Ohio Food Bank says its mission is to help people access healthy, nutritious food through a network of community partners. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for catastrophic childhood diseases through research and treatment. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need. Debs Dogs says it rescues neglected, abused, or injured dogs and facilitates their care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $11,308. Grants ranged from $482 to $1,482, with a median of $600.
Notable 2025 grants included Creation Care International Inc. ($1,482); West Ohio Food Bank ($1,144); St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tunnel 2 Towers, ASPCA, and Samaritan’s Purse ($1,000 each); and WBGU-PBS, Debs Dogs, Disabled American Veterans, Family Promise of Lima-Allen County, Grand Lake Hospice, and Lima Symphony Orchestra ($600 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Park National Bank as trustee.
E R Kuck Foundation Trust's only listed officer is Park National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Park National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Park National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E R Kuck Foundation Trust
How much does E R Kuck Foundation Trust give each year?
E R Kuck Foundation Trust gave $11K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 14 grants.
What is E R Kuck Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
E R Kuck Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $808, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E R Kuck Foundation Trust give grants?
E R Kuck Foundation Trust's top state is Ohio, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and New Mexico (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lima, OH (3 grants).
Does E R Kuck Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of E R Kuck Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E R Kuck Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
E R Kuck Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Creation Care International Inc ($1,482), West Ohio Food Bank ($1,144) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E R Kuck Foundation Trust?
E R Kuck Foundation Trust reported $156K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E R Kuck Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in food access, pediatric medical research, humanitarian aid, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E R Kuck Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E R Kuck Foundation Trust's EIN?
E R Kuck Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6059226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does E R Kuck Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
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