R & B Trust
Preselected recipients only
R & B Trust is a private foundation in Masonic Home, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,124 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,124
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$684,939
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,759 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,105 | 27 | $510,451 |
| 2024 | $36,759 | 34 | $613,606 |
| 2025 | $42,124 | 12 | $684,939 |
How to apply
R & B Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What R & B Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 7 | $24,475 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Utah | 1 | $149 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life-East Louisville | General operating activities | $15,000 |
| St Matthews Baptist Church | General operating activities | $10,100 |
| St Matthews Pastoral Counseling Center | General operating activities | $6,000 |
| BSK Theological Seminary | General operating activities | $5,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | General operating activities | $2,575 |
| World Wide Word Inc | General operating activities | $1,000 |
| Zona Juvenil Ministries | General operating activities | $1,000 |
| National Parkinson's Institute | General operating activities | $500 |
| Wycliff Ministries | General operating activities | $500 |
| Ket | General operating activities | $200 |
| Angel Studios | General operating activities | $149 |
| St Matthews Area Ministries | General operating activities | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Fellows
- Bonnie Fellows
Questions people ask
Does R & B Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R & B Trust give?
$42,124 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs R & B Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Fellows (Officer) and Bonnie Fellows (Officer).
What does R & B Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.