R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund is a private foundation based in Ashville, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants for science and math enrichment and medical-school scholarships, including awards restricted to candidates from the Teays Valley and Amanda Clearcreek Ohio School Districts.
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund at a glance
In short: R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund gave $634K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $633,875
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,760
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,488,724
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists a printed application form available upon request and restricts awards to candidates for medical school from the Teays Valley and Amanda Clearcreek Ohio School Districts.
- Review Cycle
- May 1.
- Deadline
- May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Leo J Hall Trustee
Mailing address: PO Box 5, Ashville, OH 43103
Phone: (740) 983-2557
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teay Valley Amanda Clearcreek Science Study Enrichment Program ($507K).
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($126,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund gives
- Giving grew 131% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2021) to $634K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $634K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teay Valley Amanda Clearcreek Science Study Enrichment Program Ashville, OH | Science and Math Enrichment | $507,375 |
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $126,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,488,724 | $292,740 | $768,566 | $633,875 | 13 | $54,259 | $221,805 | — |
| 2023 | $7,411,141 | $378,949 | $704,293 | $569,875 | 9 | $614,509 | $296,813 | $368,495 |
| 2022 | $7,392,783 | $176,432 | $505,545 | $409,500 | 8 | $463,870 | $1,098,595 | $371,497 |
| 2021 | $8,365,348 | $229,354 | $373,293 | $275,000 | 8 | $325,699 | $320,486 | $395,216 |
| 2020 | $7,649,472 | $357,733 | $494,023 | $400,000 | 7 | — | $182,845 | $376,472 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed for 2024 supported a science and math enrichment program and medical-school scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 13 grants totaling $633,875. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $507,375, with a median of $15,000. The largest award was $507,375 to the Teay Valley Amanda Clearcreek Science Study Enrichment Program for science and math enrichment. Other listed awards included $15,000 medical-school scholarships and scholarships of $7,500 and $3,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leo J Hall as trustee.
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund is led by Leo J. Hall, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leo J. Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $49K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $49K, to Leo J Hall (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund
How much does R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund give each year?
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund gave $634K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $570K across 9 grants.
What is R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund's typical grant size?
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $48,760, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund give grants?
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Scholarship" (7 grants) and "Medical School Scholarship" (4 grants).
How large is R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund?
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $293K.
What does R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed for 2024 supported a science and math enrichment program and medical-school scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund?
The filing states that the foundation 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 R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund's EIN?
R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1073939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). R S Hosler Memorial Educational Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/r-s-hosler-memorial-educational-fund-morg_0ef993b27270428aa98c1d0ab0fdee0c
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