The Ebenezer Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Ebenezer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mansfield, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $594,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $270,000. 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$594,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$270,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $306,000 the year before.
20% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $400,000 | 10 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $306,000 | 8 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $594,000 | 10 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Ebenezer 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 The Ebenezer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $270,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $166,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $135,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $9,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| In Touch Ministries | Charitable donation | $270,000 |
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist | Charitable donation | $135,000 |
| The Salvation Army Northeast Ohio | Charitable donation | $67,500 |
| The Salvation Army Mansfield | Charitable donation | $67,500 |
| America Red Cross Richland County | Charitable donation | $18,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Charitable donation | $9,000 |
| Friendly House Assoc of Mansfield | Charitable donation | $9,000 |
| RBC Ministries | Charitable donation | $9,000 |
| Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Churc | Charitable donation | $4,500 |
| Les Feldick Ministries | Charitable donation | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerod Them
Questions people ask
Does The Ebenezer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ebenezer Charitable Trust give?
$594,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs The Ebenezer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerod Them (Trustee).
What does The Ebenezer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.