Private foundation · EIN 47-5169196 · Zanesville, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (MARCH 15) and its median grant is $3,878.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $177K total, median $3,878. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: The trust specifically states that their goal is to promote the greater good of society through charitable works and educational opportunities in the regional area of muskingum, perry, guernsey, and licking counties of…

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$177K
Median grant
$3,878
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
MARCH 15
Assets
$3.8M

How to apply

Application must be submitted in writing on prescribed form provided by the foundation board. Contact: Scott Eickelberger, 50 N 4th St, Zanesville, Oh, 7404542591, SCOTTE@KINCAIDLAW.COM Deadlines: MARCH 15 Restrictions: The trust specifically states that their goal is to promote the greater good of society through charitable works and educational opportunities in the regional area of muskingum, perry, guernsey, and licking counties of ohio and is to include individuals, charitable and non- profit organizations whose goals and aspirations exemplify improving these communities. In addition, the foundation will consider needs of entities directly associated with bowling green state university.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

43 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Genesis FoundationZanesville, OHEquipment purchased$10K
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast OhioZanesville, OHBuild home$10K
Shrivers Hospice FoundationZanesville, OHHealthcare-program developement$10K
Together We GrowNewark, OHGarden tools & intern$7,501
Perry Youth Baseball & SoftballNorwich, OHFence replaced$7,500
Muskingum Co Board of DevelopmentalZanesville, OHPlayground renovations$7,000
Roseville Volunteer Fire DepartmentRoseville, OHPurchase equipment$7,000
Thorn Township Fire DepartmentThornville, OHTraining facility$7,000
Shawnee Volunteer FireemsShawnee, OHEquipment purchase$5,016
Buckeye Lake Yacht ClubBuckeye Lake, OHRib, refurbishment, safety equipmen,$5,000
Cambridge Band IncCambridge, OHEquipment, music and uniforms$5,000
Grace United Methodist ChurchZanesville, OHCapital campaign$5,000
Guernsey Health Choices IncCambridge, OHSummer youth program$5,000
Licking County Coalition of CareNewark, OHProvide emergency financial aid$5,000
Licking County TnrHeath, OHBuckeye lake mobile tnr clinics$5,000
Lvis Venture Youth to YouthNewark, OHHigh school weekend event$5,000
Oh Barn Cat Placement Perry CoNew Lexington, OHPerry county trap neuter return vouc$5,000
Zanesville Concert AssociationSouth Zanesville, OHAdmittance fees for students$5,000
Zanesville Museum of ArtZanesville, OHSummer art camp$5,000
Coburn Child Care CenterZanesville, OHKid care$4,000
The Carr CenterZanesville, OHTechnology upgrade$4,000
Dresden Village of Muskingum CountDresden, OHYouth swim team equipment purchased$3,878
Big Brothers Big Sisters of ZanesviZanesville, OHMentoring- initiatives and program$3,000
Greater Zanesville SingersZanesville, OHMusic for members of community$3,000
Licking Valley HsNewark, OHFood pantry for 30 families a month$3,000
Project Ready Community ReentryZanesville, OHReentry plans$3,000
Animal Shelter SocietyZanesville, OHSurgical tables$2,500
East Muskingum Band BoostersNew Concord, OHBand equipment$2,500
East Muskingum Student EndowmentNew Concord, OHEast muskingum schools activities$2,500
Humane Society of Guernsey CoCambridge, OHDog spray/ neuter program$2,500
Kind Hand 4 PawsZanesville, OHAnimal program$2,500
Muskingum County Humane SocietyRoseville, OHSociety medical fund$2,500
Artisit Colony of ZanesZanesville, OHMarketing for y-bridge arts festival$2,000
Friendship Preschool and DaycareNew Concord, OHStem kits, games, books$2,000
Muskingum County Library SystemZanesville, OHImprovements$2,000
Paws of Muskingum CountyZanesville, OHSpay/neuter, vet costs$2,000
Trulight MinistriesZanesville, OHBreakfast programs for homelss$2,000
John Glenn Baseball BoostersNew Concord, OHField maintenance machine$1,500
Tri Valley Middle School BaseballDresden, OHField maintenance$1,500
Abbot Senior LivingZanesville, OHBissel carpet cleaner$1,165
Cat Trap Pat IncHeath, OHAnimal costs$1,000
Griff Medical Fund Through McCfZanesville, OHVeterinarian care of homeless dogs$1,000
Salt Fork Arts & CraftsCambrisge, OHHeritage arts tents$1,000

About this foundation

Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Zanesville, Ohio, administered in care of Scott D Eickelberger, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application must be submitted in writing on prescribed form provided by the foundation board. Deadlines: MARCH 15.

How much does Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $177K across 43 grants, a median of $3,878.

Where does Robert E Fellers and Leona L Fellers Foundation Trust give?

Ohio (43 grants), per its latest filing.

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