Past Exhalted Rulers Association
Past Exhalted Rulers Association is a private foundation based in Newark, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting scholarships, animal welfare, public safety, summer camp, and community services.
Past Exhalted Rulers Association at a glance
In short: Past Exhalted Rulers Association gave $47K across 30 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $47,475
- +48.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 30
- +36.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,583
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $118,193
- +27.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Past Exhalted Rulers Association
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 280, Newark, OH 43058-0280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Past Exhalted Rulers Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was C-Tec ($4K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 8% went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Past Exhalted Rulers Association gives
- 29% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 135% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 964% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $47K (2026). In 2026 it made 30 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C-Tec Newark, OH | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Chicago, IL | General Funding | $3,700 |
| Ohio Elks Assoc Cerebral Palsy FD Salem, OH | General Funding | $3,200 |
| Licking County Humane Society Heath, OH | General Funding | $3,000 |
| Licking County Sheriff Newark, OH | Drug Enforcement | $3,000 |
| Camp O'Bannon Newark, OH | Summer Camp | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Newark, OH | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Food Pantry Network Newark, OH | Banquet Sponsor | $2,500 |
| St Louisville Police Newark, OH | Printers/Brackets | $2,300 |
| Licking County Coalition Newark, OH | General Funding | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,193 | $73,553 | $47,851 | $47,475 | 30 | $47,475 | $4,924 |
| 2025 | $92,491 | $66,637 | $32,260 | $32,000 | 22 | $32,000 | $3,270 |
| 2024 | $58,114 | $46,120 | $23,489 | $23,229 | 14 | $23,229 | $2,305 |
| 2023 | $35,484 | $41,894 | $20,410 | $20,200 | 9 | $20,200 | $930 |
| 2022 | $13,999 | $29,507 | $19,283 | $19,073 | 11 | $19,073 | $427 |
| 2021 | $3,775 | $5,891 | $4,886 | $4,676 | 3 | — | $170 |
| 2020 | $2,769 | $6,460 | $5,482 | $5,272 | 5 | — | $84 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Past Exhalted Rulers Association reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, C-TEC received a scholarship grant, Camp O’Bannon received summer camp funding, and the Licking County Sheriff received funding for drug enforcement.
The grantee missions provide further context about the organizations supported. The Elks National Foundation says its mission includes scholarships, youth programs, service to veterans, and resources for Elks lodges and state associations. The Licking County Humane Society says it rescues animals to improve lives and serves animals and people through its programs. Lakewood Athletic Boosters says it supports the Lakewood Local School System’s athletic programs. Muskingum University describes its mission as preparing learners to think critically, excel professionally, grow personally, and contribute ethically.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $47,475. Grants ranged from $200 to $4,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2026 grants included $4,000 to C-TEC for scholarships; $3,700 to the Elks National Foundation for general funding; $3,200 to the Ohio Elks Association Cerebral Palsy Fund for general funding; $3,000 each to the Licking County Humane Society for general funding, the Licking County Sheriff for drug enforcement, and Camp O’Bannon for summer camp; and $2,500 each to the Salvation Army for general funding and the Food Pantry Network for banquet sponsorship. Other recipients included St Louisville Police ($2,300), the Licking County Coalition ($2,000), Heath Athletic Boosters ($1,750), and Village Creative Dance ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Dave Underhill as president, Richard Scott as vice president, and Larry Wise as treasurer.
Past Exhalted Rulers Association is led by Dave Underhill, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dave Underhill
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Wise
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Scott
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Ridenbaugh (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Gary Kinney (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Past Exhalted Rulers Association
How much does Past Exhalted Rulers Association give each year?
Past Exhalted Rulers Association gave $47K across 30 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $32K across 22 grants.
What is Past Exhalted Rulers Association's typical grant size?
Past Exhalted Rulers Association's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,583, across 30 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Past Exhalted Rulers Association give grants?
Past Exhalted Rulers Association gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, OH (21 grants), Heath, OH (3 grants) and Salem, OH (2 grants).
Does Past Exhalted Rulers Association give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Past Exhalted Rulers Association's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Past Exhalted Rulers Association's largest grantees?
Past Exhalted Rulers Association's largest 2026 grantees include C-Tec ($4,000), Elks National Foundation ($3,700) and Ohio Elks Assoc Cerebral Palsy FD ($3,200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Past Exhalted Rulers Association?
Past Exhalted Rulers Association reported $118K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Past Exhalted Rulers Association fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, C-TEC received a scholarship grant, Camp O’Bannon received summer camp funding, and the Licking County Sheriff received funding for drug enforcement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Past Exhalted Rulers Association?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Past Exhalted Rulers Association's EIN?
Past Exhalted Rulers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1031284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Past Exhalted Rulers Association accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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