Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 54 grants totaling $314,800, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr at a glance
In short: Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr gave $315K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $314,800
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,830
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,907,821
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% 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 Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes a letter of request stating the organization’s name and purpose, the date, and the amount requested, along with proof of 501(c)(3) exempt status. The filing lists religious, charitable, and scientific awards as restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- June 30 annually / calendar-quarterly month-end.
- Deadline
- June 30 annually / calendar-quarterly month-end.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian L Cherkala
Mailing address: 219 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: (330) 258-4044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($15K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 227 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The other state shares listed were Virginia (4%), Connecticut (3%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr gives
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $277K (2021) to $457K (2022). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $315K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Akron, OH | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall Gardens Akron, OH | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School Cuyahoga FLS, OH | General Operating | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Akroncanton Regional Foodbank Akron, OH | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Alchemy Inc Copley, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Akron Symphony Orc Akron, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County Twinsburg, OH | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Battered Womens Shelter Akron, OH | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Knights of Columbus New Haven, CT | General Operating | $8,000 |
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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 | $4,907,821 | $825,145 | $416,924 | $314,800 | 54 | $338,827 | $754,471 | $474,080 |
| 2024 | $4,489,649 | $589,953 | $410,169 | $325,585 | 59 | $347,806 | $526,939 | $409,044 |
| 2023 | $4,311,916 | $174,578 | $507,935 | $432,102 | 55 | $450,218 | $116,956 | $357,856 |
| 2022 | $4,649,074 | $179,473 | $546,708 | $457,148 | 58 | $477,754 | $114,495 | $411,237 |
| 2021 | $5,020,737 | $559,554 | $356,906 | $277,149 | 1 | — | $497,776 | $393,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $474K 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
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including history and culture, food access, youth development, animal welfare, support for survivors of abuse and crime, and cancer support. For example, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens describes its mission as interpreting and preserving history and nature, while the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank says it works to support healthy, hunger-free lives. Alchemy says it assists urban adolescents in developing purpose and thriving in their families, schools, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $314,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $15,000 each to the American Red Cross in Akron, Stan Hywet Hall Gardens, and Walsh Jesuit High School; $13,000 to the Salvation Army in Alexandria, Virginia; and $12,000 to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Other listed awards included $10,000 to Alchemy Inc and Akron Symphony Orchestra, and $8,000 each to the Humane Society of Summit County, Battered Women’s Shelter, and Knights of Columbus.
The grantee descriptions indicate a range of activities. The Humane Society of Summit County says it was created to provide financial support to the Humane Society, whose trustees elect a majority of its trustees. Battered Women’s Shelter describes its work as shelter and counseling for abused women and their children. Victim Assistance Program says it provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and education for victims of crime and trauma, and Stewart’s Caring Place describes supportive services and programs for people and families on a cancer journey.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KeyBank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$78K (2021) → $91K (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 $91K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr
How much does Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr give each year?
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr gave $315K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $326K across 59 grants.
What is Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's typical grant size?
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,830, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr give grants?
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (25 grants), Stow, OH (4 grants), Cuyahoga FLS, OH (2 grants) and Fairlawn, OH (2 grants).
Does Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's largest grantees?
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($15,000), Stan Hywet Hall Gardens ($15,000) and Walsh Jesuit High School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr?
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $474K (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 Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including history and culture, food access, youth development, animal welfare, support for survivors of abuse and crime, and cancer support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr?
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 Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's EIN?
Kenneth L Calhoun Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1370330. 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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