Richard & Arline Landers Foundation
The Richard & Arline Landers Foundation is a private foundation based in Mansfield, Ohio. Its 2024 filing states that it provides funds to other not-for-profit and charitable organizations. In 2024, it made 26 grants totaling $350,050.
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard & Arline Landers Foundation gave $350K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,050
- +37.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,463
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $3,752,975
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (12 of 26, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard & Arline Landers Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter as the application material, states that there are no deadlines, and reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Arline Landers Foundation
Mailing address: 590 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH 44907
Phone: (419) 756-3211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard & Arline Landers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Knox County Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 117 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard & Arline Landers Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 26 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2022) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County Foundation Mount Vernon, OH | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Centerburg Memorial Park Mount Vernon, OH | General Fund | $33,000 |
| Ackerman Nature Preserve Mount Vernon, OH | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Richland County Development Group Mansfield, OH | General Fund | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Mount Vernon, OH | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Mansfield YMCA Mansfield, OH | General Fund | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Mt Vernon Mount Vernon, OH | General Fund | $15,000 |
| 4-H Camp Ohio St Loiusville, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Richland Acamdemy of the Arts Mansfield, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Richland County Children's Auxiliar Mansfield, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,752,975 | $88,560 | $381,218 | $350,050 | 26 | $350,050 | $95,075 | $185,418 |
| 2023 | $3,378,396 | $73,930 | $287,544 | $254,675 | 23 | $254,675 | $61,480 | $158,374 |
| 2022 | $3,386,896 | $97,110 | $266,511 | $238,888 | 20 | $238,888 | $110,182 | $171,197 |
| 2021 | $3,703,933 | $165,366 | $327,962 | $307,000 | 24 | $307,000 | $109,968 | $177,458 |
| 2020 | $3,404,635 | $96,685 | $312,119 | $286,698 | 24 | — | $91,530 | $159,221 |
| 2019 | $3,490,952 | $136,705 | $334,168 | $310,710 | 23 | — | $112,509 | $168,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard & Arline Landers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as providing funds to other not-for-profit and charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for community foundations, parks, a nature preserve, social-service organizations, YMCAs, and arts and youth organizations.
Among its grantees, the Knox County Foundation says its mission is to improve quality of life in Knox County through charitable giving and to address community needs in areas including education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and community development. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary describes its work as caring for injured and displaced wildlife and promoting conservation through education and stewardship. Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring says it works to provide children in its service area with positive mentoring relationships. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $350,050. Awards ranged from $300 to $100,000, with a median grant of $6,250.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $100,000 to the Knox County Foundation; $33,000 to Centerburg Memorial Park; $25,000 each to Ackerman Nature Preserve, Richland County Development Group, and The Salvation Army; and $20,000 to Mansfield YMCA. Other listed awards included $15,000 to YMCA of Mt Vernon; $10,000 each to 4-H Camp Ohio, Richland Academy of the Arts, Richland County Children’s Auxiliary, and Ronald McDonald House; and $7,850 to the American Red Cross.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry A Morrison, Jason Murray, Derek S Fike, and George A Andress as trustees.
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Derek S. Fike
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George A. Andress
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry A. Morrison
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard M. Kleshinski (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Richard & Arline Landers Foundation
How much does Richard & Arline Landers Foundation give each year?
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation gave $350K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 23 grants.
What is Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $13,463, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard & Arline Landers Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Richard & Arline Landers Foundation give grants?
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mansfield, OH (11 grants), Mount Vernon, OH (9 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Richard & Arline Landers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Knox County Foundation ($100,000), Centerburg Memorial Park ($33,000) and Ackerman Nature Preserve ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard & Arline Landers Foundation?
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $350K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard & Arline Landers Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as providing funds to other not-for-profit and charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for community foundations, parks, a nature preserve, social-service organizations, YMCAs, and arts and youth organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard & Arline Landers Foundation?
The filing lists a letter as the application material, states that there are no deadlines, and reports no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's EIN?
Richard & Arline Landers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1623986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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