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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 34-1370330

Kenneth L Calhoun Char TR

A private foundation in Brooklyn, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 54 grants and $314,800 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jul 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Brian L Cherkala
219 S Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 258-4044
Form and materials
Letter of request stating name and purpose of organization, date, and amount of funds requested and proof of exempt status under 501 (c) 3
Deadlines
June 30 annually/calender quarterly month end
Restrictions
Religious, charitable, scientific

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $314,800

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $4,907,821

  • Tax year 2023

    $325,585

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $4,489,649

  • Tax year 2022

    $432,102

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $4,311,916

  • Tax year 2021

    $457,148

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $4,649,074

  • Tax year 2020

    $277,149

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $5,020,737

  • Tax year 2019

    $365,318

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $4,821,384

Grants paid in 2024

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Red CrossAkron, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  2. Stan Hywet Hall GardensAkron, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  3. Walsh Jesuit High SchoolCuyahoga FLS, OH

    General operating

    $15,000
  4. The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    General operating

    $13,000
  5. Akroncanton Regional FoodbankAkron, OH

    General operating

    $12,000
  6. Alchemy IncCopley, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  7. Akron Symphony OrcAkron, OH

    General operating

    $10,000
  8. Humane Society of Summit CountyTwinsburg, OH

    General operating

    $8,000
  9. Battered Womens ShelterAkron, OH

    General operating

    $8,000
  10. Knights of ColumbusNew Haven, CT

    General operating

    $8,000
  11. Victim Assistance ProgramAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  12. Akron Childrens HospitalAkron, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  13. Boys and Girls Club of Ne OhioLorain, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  14. Stewart's Caring PlaceFairlawn, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  15. Historic St Peters ChurchPhiladelphia, PA

    General operating

    $7,500
  16. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    General operating

    $7,500
  17. Village of St EdwardFairlawn, OH

    General operating

    $7,500
  18. Junior Achievement of North Central OhioCanton, OH

    General operating

    $7,000
  19. Child Guidance and Family SolutionsAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,300
  20. Score AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  21. United Way of Summit and MedinaAkron, OH

    General operating

    $6,000
  22. Open MAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  23. Aultman CollegeCanton, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  24. Ursuline Sisters of ClevelandMayfield Heights, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  25. Goodwill Industries of AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  26. Safety Forces Chaplaincy CenterAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  27. Boy Scouts of America Great Trail CouncilStow, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  28. Victory GallopAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  29. Cornerstone of HopePollock Pines, CA

    General operating

    $5,000
  30. Summa FoundationAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating

    $5,000
  31. Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  32. Art SparksCuyahoga FLS, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  33. Core Furniture BankCuyahoga Falls, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  34. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadIndependence, OH

    General operating

    $5,000
  35. Dancing Classrooms Northeast OhioParma, OH

    General operating

    $4,500
  36. Friends of the Summit 913Akron, OH

    General operating

    $4,000
  37. Girls on the Run Northeast OhioBrecksville, OH

    General operating

    $4,000
  38. Jewish Family Services of AkronAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,500
  39. Tri County Jobs for Ohios GraduatesAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,500
  40. Kent State University FoundationKent, OH

    General operating

    $3,500
  41. Good Neighbors IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,500
  42. Holy Family ParishStow, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  43. Keep Akron BeautifulAkron, OH

    Programming design

    $3,000
  44. Dr Bobs HomeAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  45. Childrens Concert SocietyAkron, OH

    General operating

    $3,000
  46. Zanes IncStow, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  47. Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  48. The Griefcare PlaceStow, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  49. Regina Health CenterRichfield, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  50. Big Brothers Big SistersAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,500
  51. Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesWesterville, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  52. Archbishop Hoban High School IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  53. United Disability Services IncAkron, OH

    General operating

    $2,000
  54. IdeastreamCleveland, OH

    General operating

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $51,80038% of the total
  2. Health4 grants $18,00013% of the total
  3. Animals2 grants $13,0009% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $13,0009% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $12,5009% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $7,0005% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $22,50016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio48 grants $268,800
  2. Virginia1 grant $13,000
  3. Connecticut1 grant $8,000
  4. Michigan1 grant $7,500
  5. Pennsylvania1 grant $7,500
  6. California1 grant $5,000
  7. New Mexico1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • KeyBank N ATRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $91,107

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