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Paul Keller Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 206439998

Paul Keller Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,130 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,065 and the largest $5,565. 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 up from $10,790 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,3843$215,817
2024$10,7903$222,580
2025$11,1303$231,495

How to apply

Paul Keller 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Paul Keller Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio2$10,630
Virginia1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace United Church of Christ
Massillon, OH
Scholarship fund and youth$5,565
WHS Scholarship Fund
Massillon, OH
Scholarships$5,065
The Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA
General operating$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Paul Keller Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Paul Keller Charitable Trust give?

$11,130 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,065.

Who runs Paul Keller Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

What does Paul Keller Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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