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Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund

Public charity · Grantmaker Canton, OH EIN: 85-1724593 Website

To provide financial assistance to students to encourage academic excellence by means of grants and scholarships; enhance the self-esteem of children in need by providing targeted financial assistance.

Key facts about Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund

In short: Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund reported $2K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
85-1724593
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Grants paid (2024)
$1,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$429,311

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$429K

+33.6% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$2K

-40.0% YoY

Revenue

$166K

+12.5% YoY

Net Investment Income

$17K

+149.2% YoY

About Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund

Based on IRS filings

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund is a public charity, based in Canton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $429K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $2K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $17K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Canton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15KTotal only2020 1 grant2021 Total only2022 Total only2023 Total only2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $15K (2021). In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$429,311$321,422$223,619
Revenue$166,021$147,564$145,765
Expenses$58,673$50,014$33,599
Net Investment Income$17,052$6,842—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 13, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund is led by James Eckelberry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • James Eckelberry

    President

    On filings since 2020

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amie O'Neill

    Program Director

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Sponseller

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John O'Neill

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sherry Sponseller

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Chufar

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carolyn Correll

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Danielle Thompson

    Program Administrator

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Eckelberry

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Ashley Hall (2020–2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund

How much does Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund give each year?

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund reported $2K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $3K in grants paid.

How large is Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund?

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund reported $429K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $166K.

Where does Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund operate?

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund has awarded grants in Ohio.

What is Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund's EIN?

Kaitlyn Eckelberry Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1724593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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