Harry Zahars Charitable Trust
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust 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 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $122K.
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Harry Zahars Charitable Trust gave $45K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $44,790
- +49.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,399
- +28.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,413
- Total assets
- $1,626,746
- +381.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (42% 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 Harry Zahars Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hellenic College ($19K). Together the top 7 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harry Zahars Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 296% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 27% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $9K (2022) to $45K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hellenic College Brookline, MA | General Operating | $18,955 |
| St Basil Academy Garrison, NY | General Operating | $8,120 |
| The Community Foundation of Elyria, OH | General Operating | $7,964 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Lorain, OH | General Operating | $5,413 |
| United Way Lorain, OH | General Operating | $2,711 |
| Easter Seals of Northeast Ohio Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $1,379 |
| Easter Seals Broadview HTS, OH | General Operating | $248 |
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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 | $1,626,746 | $5,400,982 | $102,213 | $44,790 | 7 | $74,891 | $122,057 | $275,526 |
| 2025 | $338,128 | $29,501 | $45,059 | $29,875 | 6 | $37,884 | $17,642 | $44,450 |
| 2024 | $352,053 | $50,287 | $62,393 | $40,906 | 6 | $48,307 | $43,628 | $37,895 |
| 2023 | $363,782 | $48,332 | $32,635 | $11,305 | 6 | $18,647 | $42,440 | $37,537 |
| 2022 | $347,966 | $45,757 | $23,540 | $8,938 | 6 | $16,493 | $39,652 | $39,578 |
| 2021 | $325,618 | $45,962 | $19,805 | $9,820 | 6 | — | $40,919 | $31,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry Zahars Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust'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
$10K (2021) → $55K (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 $55K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harry Zahars Charitable Trust
How much does Harry Zahars Charitable Trust give each year?
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust gave $45K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $5,413, and its average grant was $6,399, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry Zahars Charitable Trust give grants?
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's top state is Massachusetts, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (40%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lorain, OH (2 grants).
Does Harry Zahars Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Hellenic College ($18,955), St Basil Academy ($8,120) and The Community Foundation of ($7,964), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Harry Zahars Charitable Trust?
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's EIN?
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1797032. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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