UCT Charities
UCT Charities is a private foundation based in Galloway, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships and donations to charitable organizations.
UCT Charities at a glance
In short: UCT Charities gave $57K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $2,724
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,750,303
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to UCT Charities
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
UCT Charities does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 71, Galloway, OH 43119
Phone: (614) 228-3276
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who UCT Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franciscan University ($6K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($11,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists recipients in multiple states. Ohio accounted for 26% of grant dollars, while Massachusetts, Indiana, and Kentucky each accounted for 10%. The filing also lists recipients in Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How UCT Charities gives
- In 2024 it paid out 31% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan University Steubenville, OH | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Gordon College Wenham, MA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Oaks United Oak Hill, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Starbright Children's Development Centre | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Louisville Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
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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 | $3,750,303 | $129,289 | $88,082 | $57,200 | 21 | $57,200 | $97,999 | $183,606 |
| 2023 | $3,708,338 | $128,523 | $96,480 | — | — | — | $118,304 | — |
| 2022 | $3,561,772 | $112,286 | $104,321 | — | — | — | $107,251 | — |
| 2021 | $4,013,704 | $136,403 | $108,172 | — | — | — | $112,114 | — |
| 2020 | $4,152,367 | $140,562 | $108,771 | — | — | — | $124,824 | — |
| 2019 | $3,963,355 | $153,528 | $119,946 | — | — | — | $122,542 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, UCT Charities reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for UCT Charities is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarships to educational institutions and donations to organizations. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology describes its mission as providing undergraduate education in engineering, mathematics, and science with individual attention and support. The Ohio State University describes the mission of its Sandusky-based program as providing camping and recreational facilities for children and adults associated with 4-H and other educational groups.
Grantmaking
In 2024, UCT Charities reported 21 grants totaling $57,200. Grants ranged from $200 to $6,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $6,000 each to Franciscan University, Gordon College, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, all for scholarships; and $5,000 each to Oaks United and Starbright Children's Development Centre, both for donations. Other listed grants include $3,000 each to Oregon State University, The Ohio State University, the University of Idaho, the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Westminster College, all for scholarships, and $2,750 to an individual recipient for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dianna Wolfe as president, Sonja Miller as vice president, Linda Fisher as secretary, and David Van Order as treasurer. Trustees listed are Richard Redman, Glenn Suever, and Doug Honeyford.
UCT Charities is led by Dianna Wolfe, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianna Wolfe
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Suever
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Redman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Honeyford
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Van Order
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Fisher
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kate Chillinsky (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin C. Hecker (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bernie Regenbogen (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dave Syrota (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Desselles (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Ives (2019) — Vice President
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 UCT Charities
How much does UCT Charities give each year?
UCT Charities gave $57K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is UCT Charities's typical grant size?
UCT Charities's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,724, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does UCT Charities give grants?
UCT Charities's top state is Ohio, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (10%) and Indiana (10%).
Does UCT Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on UCT Charities's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (19 grants).
Who are UCT Charities's largest grantees?
UCT Charities's largest 2024 grantees include Franciscan University ($6,000), Gordon College ($6,000) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($11,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is UCT Charities?
UCT Charities reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (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 UCT Charities fund?
No mission statement for UCT Charities is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarships to educational institutions and donations to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from UCT Charities?
UCT Charities does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is UCT Charities's EIN?
UCT Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1486573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does UCT Charities accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). UCT Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 31, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/uct-charities-morg_8830cd1b721c406fa810ce035e5cc962
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