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Plate Robert J Char Trust

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 346659371

Plate Robert J Char Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $427,593 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $14,660 and the largest $177,146. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

How to apply

Plate Robert J Char 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 Plate Robert J Char Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio6$254,112
District of Columbia2$167,983
Texas1$5,498

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity United Methodist Church
Lima, OH
General operating$177,146
YMCA
Washington, DC
General operating$158,820
Woodlawn Cemetery
Lima, OH
General operating$29,320
Bradfield Community Center
Lima, OH
General operating$16,493
Lima Memorial Hospital
Lima, OH
General operating$14,660
Umch Family Services
Columbus, OH
General operating$10,995
YWCA
Washington, DC
General operating$9,163
Boy Scouts of America
Irving, TX
General operating$5,498
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Fka Appleseed Ridge Girl Scout
Cincinnati, OH
General operating$5,498

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Plate Robert J Char Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Plate Robert J Char Trust give?

$427,593 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $14,660.

Who runs Plate Robert J Char Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

What does Plate Robert J Char Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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