Fields of Learning
Accepts applications
Fields of Learning is a private foundation in Kirtland Hills, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$5,728
Giving in 2025 was the same as $5,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 6 | $5,598 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,678 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 5 | $5,728 |
How to apply
| Contact | Fields of Learning 9387 Sperry Rd, Kirtland Hills, OH 44060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 256-3757, admin@fieldsoflearning.org |
| What to submit | Essay should be submitted as a word document or pdf attachment. Email to apply@fieldsoflearning.org and include full name,address,phone number, high school attended,current year and year of graduation. Content of essay is to be "something i learned as a result of high school football." |
| Deadlines | March 31 |
| Restrictions | Limited to current Ohio high school students in grades 9- 12. Will accept only one essay from a student in any one school year. Content of essay is to be "something i learned as a result of high school football." |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fields of Learning funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship winner | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship winner | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship winner | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship winner | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship winner | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Ferguson
- Merritt Waters
- Lacey Hejny
- Christin Somich
Questions people ask
Does Fields of Learning accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31.
How much does Fields of Learning give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Fields of Learning?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Ferguson (President), Merritt Waters (Treasurer), Lacey Hejny (Vice Preside) and Christin Somich (Secretary).
What does Fields of Learning fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.