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John & Marsha Brestle Char

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 546540713

John & Marsha Brestle Char is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,383 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $6,383 and the largest $6,383. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $6,417 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,0761$128,340
2024$6,4171$133,095
2025$6,3831$139,190

How to apply

John & Marsha Brestle Char 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John & Marsha Brestle Char funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$6,383

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shiloh Temple Apostolic Church
Bridgeport, OH
Support of church$6,383

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John & Marsha Brestle Char accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John & Marsha Brestle Char give?

$6,383 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $6,383.

Who runs John & Marsha Brestle Char?

Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

What does John & Marsha Brestle Char fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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