Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. It supports students in the Toledo area with scholarships to assist them in pursuing higher education.
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow at a glance
In short: Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow gave $66K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,678
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,265
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,680
- Total assets
- $422,825
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says application forms are provided and identifies Ron Schnider as the contact. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are based on need and academic performance.
- Review Cycle
- October 31 was listed on the 2023 filing. That deadline is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- October 31 was listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Ron Schnider
Mailing address: 3752 Fairwood Srive, Sylvania, OH 43560
Phone: (419) 654-2997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The foundation states that its scholarships assist students in the Toledo area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $81K (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 29 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $65,678 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422,825 | $113,169 | $71,712 | $65,678 | 29 | $65,678 | $40,273 |
| 2024 | $359,975 | $46,480 | $88,133 | $81,122 | 33 | $81,122 | $20,744 |
| 2023 | $401,628 | $81,520 | $82,302 | $77,213 | 33 | $77,213 | $19,716 |
| 2022 | $402,410 | $93,288 | $55,462 | $53,171 | 23 | $53,171 | $28,366 |
| 2021 | $364,584 | $76,618 | $41,727 | $38,269 | 21 | — | $13,747 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is granting scholarships to Toledo-area students pursuing higher education. It states that awards are based on need and academic performance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $65,678. The grants went to individual recipients in Ohio and were for scholarships. Grant amounts ranged from $204 to $7,668, with a median of $1,680. The largest award was $7,668; three other awards were $5,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ron Schnider as chairman, Dave Williams as secretary, and Cathy Melms as treasurer.
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Melms
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Williams
Secretary
Secretary → Secertary, 2022
Secertary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Schnider
Chariman
Chairman → Chariman, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dave Willaims (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ron Shinder (2021) — Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow
How much does Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow give each year?
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow gave $66K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 33 grants.
What is Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow's typical grant size?
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow's median grant in 2025 was $1,680, and its average grant was $2,265, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow give grants?
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (29 grants).
How large is Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow?
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $113K.
What does Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is granting scholarships to Toledo-area students pursuing higher education. It states that awards are based on need and academic performance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow?
The 2023 filing says application forms are provided and identifies Ron Schnider as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow's EIN?
Ray T Kest Old Newsboys Goodfellow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1668082. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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