Harry Zahars Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Harry Zahars Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,790 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,413 and the largest $18,955. 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$44,790
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,413
- Largest grant$18,955
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,875 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,305 | 6 | $770,244 |
| 2023 | $40,906 | 6 | $828,376 |
| 2024 | $29,875 | 6 | $828,127 |
| 2025 | $44,790 | 7 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Harry Zahars Charitable 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 Harry Zahars Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $18,955 |
| Ohio | 5 | $17,715 |
| New York | 1 | $8,120 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hellenic College | General operating | $18,955 |
| St Basil Academy | General operating | $8,120 |
| The Community Foundation of Lorain County | General operating | $7,964 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | General operating | $5,413 |
| United Way of Greater Lorain County | General operating | $2,711 |
| Easter Seals of Northeast Ohio | General operating | $1,379 |
| Easter Seals | General operating | $248 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Harry Zahars Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry Zahars Charitable Trust give?
$44,790 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,413.
Who runs Harry Zahars Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Harry Zahars Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and disability.