Rhodes Robert R Tr
Rhodes Robert R Tr is a public charity based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Formed in 1933, it is a trust whose trustee, KeyBank National Association, distributes grants to preselected exempt organizations under the terms of Robert R. Rhodes’s will and the named beneficiaries listed in an updated exhibit.
Rhodes Robert R Tr at a glance
In short: Rhodes Robert R Tr gave $1.8M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,785,231
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,619
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,248
- Total assets
- $37,205,720
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rhodes Robert R Tr
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (216) 471-2012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rhodes Robert R Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Hospitals ($305K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 62 grants of 111 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in Indiana. The listed recipients were primarily in the Cleveland area, with one listed recipient in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rhodes Robert R Tr open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Cleveland, OH | Grants made are for the support and attainment of the hospital's mission | $305,436 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Grants made are for support and attainment of the hospital's mission | $277,113 |
| A M McGregor Home Cleveland, OH | Grants made are for the support and attainment of the organization's mission | $110,496 |
| Young Womens Christian Association Cleveland, OH | Grants made are for the support and attainment of the organization's mission | $110,496 |
| YMCA of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Grants made are for the support and attainment of the organization's mission | $110,495 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church Cleveland, OH | Grants made are for the support and attainment of the organization's mission | $56,646 |
| Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital Cleveland, OH | Grants made are for support and attainment of the hospital's mission | $56,646 |
| Center for Community Solutions Chagrin Falls, OH | Grants made are for human service providers to identify and resolve economic, health and social issues facing Northeast Ohio | $55,248 |
| St AlexisSisters of St Francis Mishawaka, IN | Grants made are for the support and attainment of the organization's mission | $55,248 |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital Independence, OH | Grants made are for support and attainment of the hospital's mission | $55,248 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,205,720 | $4,271,126 | $1,986,416 | $1,785,231 | 23 | $4,295,033 |
| 2023 | $34,739,463 | $415,724 | $2,028,312 | $1,844,829 | 23 | $385,497 |
| 2022 | $36,345,224 | $-75,551 | $2,292,460 | $2,100,545 | 23 | $-82,792 |
| 2021 | $38,777,651 | $4,629,519 | $2,018,590 | $1,800,961 | 22 | $4,477,329 |
| 2020 | $36,140,522 | $1,858,681 | $1,994,402 | $1,672,691 | 20 | $1,871,477 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that grants are made to preselected exempt organizations for their exempt purposes, with KeyBank maintaining responsiveness to each beneficiary’s needs and activities. Its 2024 grants included hospitals, social-service organizations, religious organizations, and educational organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. The Young Women’s Christian Association of Cleveland says its mission is eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YMCA of Greater Cleveland says it puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Vocational Guidance Services describes its work as helping people with disabilities engage in the community, achieve greater independence, and attain employment. Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation says it supports patient care, research, and educational programs at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 23 grants totaling $1,785,231. Grant amounts ranged from $28,323 to $305,436, with a median of $55,248.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $305,436 to University Hospitals and $277,113 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, both in Cleveland, Ohio. Other grants included $110,496 to A M McGregor Home and $110,496 to the Young Women’s Christian Association in Cleveland; $110,495 to YMCA of Greater Cleveland; and $56,646 each to St. John’s Episcopal Church and Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. The filing also lists grants of $55,248 to Center for Community Solutions, St. Alexis Sisters of St. Francis, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Beech Brook, and Vocational Guidance & Rehabilitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KeyBank National Association is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Rhodes Robert R Tr's only listed officer is Keybank National Association, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keybank National Association
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$191K (2022) → $200K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $200K, to Keybank National Association (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Rhodes Robert R Tr
How much does Rhodes Robert R Tr give each year?
Rhodes Robert R Tr gave $1.8M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 23 grants.
What is Rhodes Robert R Tr's typical grant size?
Rhodes Robert R Tr's median grant in 2024 was $55,248, and its average grant was $77,619, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rhodes Robert R Tr give grants?
Rhodes Robert R Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (14 grants) and Chagrin Falls, OH (2 grants).
Does Rhodes Robert R Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Rhodes Robert R Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rhodes Robert R Tr's largest grantees?
Rhodes Robert R Tr's largest 2024 grantees include University Hospitals ($305,436), Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($277,113) and A M McGregor Home ($110,496), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rhodes Robert R Tr?
Rhodes Robert R Tr reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What does Rhodes Robert R Tr fund?
The organization states that grants are made to preselected exempt organizations for their exempt purposes, with KeyBank maintaining responsiveness to each beneficiary’s needs and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rhodes Robert R Tr?
Rhodes Robert R Tr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rhodes Robert R Tr's EIN?
Rhodes Robert R Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6506870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rhodes Robert R Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rhodes-robert-r-tr-morg_d601280af3764a0eb610f32f07bd097e
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