Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable
Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $338K. Net investment income was $246K.
Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable at a glance
In short: Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable gave $338K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $169K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $337,634
- +111.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $168,817
- +111.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $168,817
- Total assets
- $1,645,776
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lutheran Hour Ministries ($169K). Together the top 2 received $338K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable gives
- Giving grew 181% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $338K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $338K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Hour Ministries St. Louis, MO | Support of Lutheran Hour | $168,817 |
| Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Louis, MO | Support- Lutheran Missouri | $168,817 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,645,776 | $279,755 | $376,443 | $337,634 | 2 | $342,497 | $246,498 | $147,024 |
| 2025 | $1,742,586 | $189,209 | $203,535 | $160,000 | 2 | $164,775 | $156,851 | $144,280 |
| 2024 | $1,759,650 | $294,323 | $154,656 | $120,000 | 2 | $124,521 | $264,087 | $130,818 |
| 2023 | $1,619,983 | $97,816 | $158,353 | $120,000 | 2 | $124,561 | $67,460 | $133,409 |
| 2022 | $1,680,520 | $175,774 | $138,575 | $100,000 | 2 | $104,899 | $142,468 | $150,567 |
| 2021 | $1,644,745 | $66,855 | $156,930 | $123,000 | 2 | — | $37,525 | $131,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$32K (2021) → $36K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $36K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable
How much does Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable give each year?
Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable gave $338K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $160K across 2 grants.
How large is Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable?
Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $342K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable operate?
Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable's EIN?
Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6400225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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