Kenneth Calhoun Charitable Tr
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-1370330 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$315K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRIAN L CHERKALA |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 S MAIN STREET, AKRON OH 44308 |
| Phone | 3302584044 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST STATING NAME AND PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, DATE, AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED AND PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS UNDER 501 (C) 3 |
| Deadlines | JUNE 30 ANNUALLY/CALENDER QUARTERLY MONTH END |
| Restrictions | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Akron, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall Gardens | Akron, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School | Cuyahoga Fls, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $13,000 |
| Akroncanton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General operating | $12,000 |
| Alchemy Inc | Copley, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Akron Symphony Orc | Akron, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | General operating | $8,000 |
| Battered Womens Shelter | Akron, OH | General operating | $8,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | New Haven, CT | General operating | $8,000 |
| Victim Assistance Program | Akron, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital | Akron, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Ne Ohio | Lorain, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Stewart's Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Historic St Peters Church | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General operating | $7,500 |
| Village of St Edward | Fairlawn, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio | Canton, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| Child Guidance and Family Solutions | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,300 |
| Score Akron | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Medina | Akron, OH | General operating | $6,000 |
| Open M | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Aultman College | Canton, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland | Mayfield Heights, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Akron | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Safety Forces Chaplaincy Center | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Great Trail Council | Stow, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Victory Gallop | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Pollock Pines, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Summa Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | General operating | $5,000 |
| Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Art Sparks | Cuyahoga Fls, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Core Furniture Bank | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad | Independence, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio | Parma, OH | General operating | $4,500 |
| Friends of the Summit 913 | Akron, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio | Brecksville, OH | General operating | $4,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Akron | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Tri County Jobs for Ohios Graduates | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Kent, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Holy Family Parish | Stow, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful | Akron, OH | Programming design | $3,000 |
| Dr Bobs Home | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Childrens Concert Society | Akron, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Zanes Inc | Stow, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Griefcare Place | Stow, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Regina Health Center | Richfield, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Westerville, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Archbishop Hoban High School Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| United Disability Services Inc | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Ideastream | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314,800 | 54 |
| 2023 | $325,585 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513439349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1370330
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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