Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$54,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,250 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,500 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $58,250 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $54,500 | 17 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund 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 Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $43,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| University of Akron | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Wheaton College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Miami University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Kent State University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Mount Union | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Colby College | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| John Carroll University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Auburn Career Center | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Lakeland Community College | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Bowling Green State University | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank NA
- Sharon Fitzgerald
- Josh Englehart
- Juan Antunez
- Byron Hopkins
- Domenic Wlodyka
- Renee Palacio Fitzgerald
- Dawn Udovicic
- Marwin Walling
- Connie Luhta
Questions people ask
Does Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund give?
$54,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank NA (Trustee), Sharon Fitzgerald (Board of Managers), Josh Englehart (Board of Managers) and Juan Antunez (Board of Managers) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Elmer Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.