Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust at a glance
In short: Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust gave $57K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,003
- -23.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,072
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,563
- Total assets
- $1,649,915
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For the described scholarship process, submit a written request with the listed materials through the Mio Ausable High School counselor; contact the school for full information.
- Review Cycle
- March each year, as stated in the 2024 filing. This is a past application cycle as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- March each year, as stated in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mio Ausable High School Counselor
Mailing address: 1110 W 8Th Street, Mio, MI 48647
Phone: (989) 826-2488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ferris State University ($9K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,002), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 47 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Michigan recipients received 73% of grant dollars. The remaining reported shares went to Kentucky (8%), California (6%), Arizona (6%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 73% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2025) to $108K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $9,008 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | Scholarship | $8,947 |
| Alma College Alma, MI | Scholarship | $7,553 |
| Boyce College Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $4,830 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $4,830 |
| Concordia University Irvine, CA | Scholarship | $3,563 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $3,563 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $3,563 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,036 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,002 |
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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 | $1,649,915 | $62,996 | $87,467 | $57,003 | 14 | $74,747 | $51,492 | $102,975 |
| 2024 | $1,676,936 | $108,091 | $103,222 | $74,001 | 16 | $90,686 | $97,276 | $95,827 |
| 2023 | $1,670,268 | $117,623 | $96,648 | $68,519 | 15 | $85,107 | $106,964 | $89,671 |
| 2022 | $1,649,293 | $101,619 | $109,011 | $78,000 | 1 | $95,879 | $90,169 | $110,678 |
| 2021 | $1,650,256 | $127,281 | $137,421 | $107,998 | 1 | — | $116,685 | $96,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $103K 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 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Alma College describes its mission as preparing graduates to think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly as stewards. Spring Arbor University describes itself as a community of learners committed to the study and application of the liberal arts and to Jesus Christ as a perspective for learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $57,003 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $966 to $9,008, with a median of $3,563. The largest listed grants were $9,008 to Ferris State University, $8,947 to Central Michigan University, and $7,553 to Alma College, each for scholarships. Other listed grants included $4,830 to Boyce College and $4,830 to Spring Arbor University, also for scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that written scholarship requests should include transcripts, an essay, recommendations, and other materials; applicants should contact their school for full information. The stated eligibility requirements are a 2.85 GPA, attendance at Mio Ausable High School for junior and senior years, membership in the current graduating class, and financial need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Huntington National Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$26K (2021) → $27K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $27K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust
How much does Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust give each year?
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust gave $57K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 16 grants.
What is Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's typical grant size?
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,563, and its average grant was $4,072, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust give grants?
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (8%) and California (6%).
Does Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (14 grants).
Who are Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's largest grantees?
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Ferris State University ($9,008), Central Michigan University ($8,947) and Alma College ($7,553), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,002), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust?
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (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 does Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Alma College describes its mission as preparing graduates to think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly as stewards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's EIN?
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7086262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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