Robert E Fellers and Leona L
The Robert E. Fellers and Leona L. Fellers Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Zanesville, Ohio. Created through Robert and Leona Fellers’ generosity, it supports charitable works and educational opportunities intended to benefit communities in Muskingum, Perry, Guernsey, and Licking Counties.
Robert E Fellers and Leona L at a glance
In short: Robert E Fellers and Leona L gave $177K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,060
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,118
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,878
- Total assets
- $3,821,105
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (13 of 43, 2025)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert E Fellers and Leona L
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must submit an application in writing on the prescribed form provided by the foundation board. Its stated regional restrictions cover charitable works and educational opportunities in Muskingum, Perry, Guernsey, and Licking Counties, and the foundation will also consider needs of entities directly associated with Bowling Green State University.
- Review Cycle
- March 15.
- Deadline
- March 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Eickelberger
Mailing address: 50 N 4Th St, Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 454-2591
Email: scotte@kincaidlaw.com
Website: https://fellersfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E Fellers and Leona L funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Genesis Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated regional area is Muskingum, Perry, Guernsey, and Licking Counties in Ohio. Its 2025 grants were distributed entirely to Ohio recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert E Fellers and Leona L open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 43 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2021) to $199K (2023). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Foundation Zanesville, OH | Equipment Purchased | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Zanesville, OH | Build Home | $10,000 |
| Shrivers Hospice Foundation Zanesville, OH | Healthcare-Program Developement | $10,000 |
| Together We Grow Newark, OH | Garden Tools & Intern | $7,501 |
| Perry Youth Baseball & Softball Norwich, OH | Fence Replaced | $7,500 |
| Muskingum Co Board of Developmental Zanesville, OH | Playground Renovations | $7,000 |
| Roseville Volunteer Fire Department Roseville, OH | Purchase Equipment | $7,000 |
| Thorn Township Fire Department Thornville, OH | Training Facility | $7,000 |
| Shawnee Volunteer Fireems Shawnee, OH | Equipment Purchase | $5,016 |
| Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Buckeye Lake, OH | Rib, Refurbishment, Safety Equipmen, | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,821,105 | $236,822 | $269,121 | $177,060 | 43 | $177,060 | $124,079 | $187,314 |
| 2024 | $3,691,401 | $169,968 | $280,795 | $174,167 | 39 | $174,167 | $63,908 | $177,060 |
| 2023 | $3,542,576 | $121,396 | $324,241 | $199,417 | 32 | $199,417 | $33,065 | $174,167 |
| 2022 | $3,413,789 | $261,608 | $294,624 | $191,068 | 30 | $191,068 | $161,721 | $199,417 |
| 2021 | $4,232,187 | $216,080 | $267,053 | $172,393 | 33 | — | $78,984 | $191,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E Fellers and Leona L reported a distributable amount of $187K for 2025 — 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 trust’s stated goal is to promote the greater good of society through charitable works and educational opportunities in its regional area. It includes individuals, charitable organizations, and nonprofits whose goals exemplify improving these communities.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Together We Grow describes its work as providing garden education, healthy produce, and work opportunities to help address food insecurity among Licking County residents. Guernsey Health Choices provides alcohol and drug abuse counseling and information. The Zanesville Museum of Art says it uses visual arts, exhibitions, and public programs to enhance community cultural life and preserve heritage. Other 2025 recipients included organizations providing therapeutic services, assistance to people in need, and affordable spay/neuter programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $177,060. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,878. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Among the largest awards were $10,000 each to Genesis Foundation for equipment, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast for building a home, and Shrivers Hospice Foundation for healthcare program development. Other notable grants included $7,501 to Together We Grow for garden tools and an intern; $7,500 to Perry Youth Baseball & Softball for fence replacement; and $7,000 each to Muskingum County Board of Developmental Disabilities for playground renovations, Roseville Volunteer Fire Department for equipment, and Thorn Township Fire Department for a training facility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott D. Eickelberger as trustee, and Paul D. Hill and Kim Peadon as board members.
Robert E Fellers and Leona L's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott D. Eickelberger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $42K (2025)
Kim Peadon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$700 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Paul D. Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Scott D Eickelberger (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert E Fellers and Leona L
How much does Robert E Fellers and Leona L give each year?
Robert E Fellers and Leona L gave $177K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 39 grants.
What is Robert E Fellers and Leona L's typical grant size?
Robert E Fellers and Leona L's median grant in 2025 was $3,878, and its average grant was $4,118, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert E Fellers and Leona L that year got $4K on average.
Where does Robert E Fellers and Leona L give grants?
Robert E Fellers and Leona L gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Zanesville, OH (19 grants), Newark, OH (4 grants), New Concord, OH (4 grants) and Cambridge, OH (3 grants).
Does Robert E Fellers and Leona L give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Robert E Fellers and Leona L's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Robert E Fellers and Leona L's largest grantees?
Robert E Fellers and Leona L's largest 2025 grantees include Genesis Foundation ($10,000), Habitat for Humanity of Southeast ($10,000) and Shrivers Hospice Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E Fellers and Leona L?
Robert E Fellers and Leona L reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert E Fellers and Leona L fund?
The trust’s stated goal is to promote the greater good of society through charitable works and educational opportunities in its regional area. It includes individuals, charitable organizations, and nonprofits whose goals exemplify improving these communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E Fellers and Leona L?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert E Fellers and Leona L's EIN?
Robert E Fellers and Leona L's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5169196. 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 September 2026.
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