Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation based in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the trust has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX at a glance
In short: Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $146K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $146,047
- -20.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,128
- -20.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,786
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 654 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: (800) 459-3282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Sunbury United Methodist Church Cecil Elliott Chairperson ($34K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in Indiana, Pennsylvania. In 2023, 97% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−14%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2023) to $184K (2022). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbury United Methodist Church Cecil Elliott Chairperson Sunbury, OH | General Charitable | $34,229 |
| Rural Chapel United Methodist Church Board of Trustees Galena, OH | General Charitable | $34,160 |
| Hiram Masonic Lodge #18 F & Am Delaware, OH | General Charitable | $14,458 |
| The Sarah Moore Home Inc Service Board Darlene Barnes Serv Board President Delaware, OH | Sr Continuing Care | $10,102 |
| Community Library Foundation Inc Chauncey Montgomery Director Sunbury, OH | Education | $8,018 |
| Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 504 Lorinda Ihle Worthy Matron Delaware, OH | General Charitable | $7,467 |
| The Delaware County District Library Mary Jane Santos Director Delaware, OH | Education | $4,865 |
| Ohio Health Foundation FBO Grady Memorial Hospital Columbus, OH | Health Care | $4,787 |
| American Cancer Society-Delaware Unit Oklahoma City, OK | Cancer Research, Education | $4,785 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Alzheimer's Research | $4,781 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $51 | $148,574 | $146,047 | 16 | $148,324 | — | $1,303 |
| 2022 | $148,030 | $4,285 | $188,035 | $183,573 | 16 | $185,641 | $2,689 | $7,774 |
| 2021 | $332,062 | $55,299 | $185,387 | $178,341 | 16 | $181,117 | $52,642 | $16,393 |
| 2020 | $461,482 | $52,433 | $177,760 | $170,592 | 16 | — | $47,809 | $22,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for churches, Masonic organizations, senior continuing-care organizations, libraries, and organizations working in health care and cancer and Alzheimer’s research.
The Community Library Foundation describes its mission as managing assets and supporting programs, operations, and services through donations from individuals and corporations. The Ohio Masonic Home says it serves as a trusted partner to help its communities thrive. The Ohio Eastern Star Home describes its work as providing services and enriching the lives of those it serves.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust made 16 grants totaling $146,047. Grant amounts ranged from $1,693 to $34,229, with a median grant of $4,786. Notable grants included $34,229 to Sunbury United Methodist Church and $34,160 to Rural Chapel United Methodist Church, both for general charitable purposes; $14,458 to Hiram Masonic Lodge #18 F & AM for general charitable purposes; and $10,102 to The Sarah Moore Home Inc Service Board for senior continuing care.
Other listed grants included $8,018 to Community Library Foundation Inc for education; $7,467 to Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 504 for general charitable purposes; $4,865 to The Delaware County District Library for education; $4,787 to Ohio Health Foundation FBO for health care; $4,785 to American Cancer Society-Delaware Unit for cancer research and education; $4,781 to Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio for Alzheimer’s research; $4,777 to The Ohio Masonic Home for senior continuing care; and $4,771 to Ohio Eastern Star Home for senior continuing care.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's only listed officer is First Commonwealth Bank-Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
First Commonwealth Bank-Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $417 (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: First Commonwealth (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $417, to First Commonwealth Bank-Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $146K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $184K across 16 grants.
What is Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's typical grant size?
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's median grant in 2023 was $4,786, and its average grant was $9,128, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give grants?
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Delaware, OH (6 grants), Sunbury, OH (3 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's largest grantees?
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's largest 2023 grantees include Sunbury United Methodist Church Cecil Elliott Chairperson ($34,229), Rural Chapel United Methodist Church Board of Trustees ($34,160) and Hiram Masonic Lodge #18 F & Am ($14,458), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for churches, Masonic organizations, senior continuing-care organizations, libraries, and organizations working in health care and cancer and Alzheimer’s research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX?
The trust stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6596538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Ralph Gooding Irrevocable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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