Richard Rex Ponn Trust Fund
Invitation OnlyDublin, Ohio · EIN 31-6314668 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$349K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$700
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $700.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Columbus Foundation | Columbus, OH | Continued support | $337,116 |
| Lexington Hearing & Speech Center | Lexington, KY | Civic | $1,000 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Urbana, OH | Religious | $700 |
| Cat Welfare Association | Columbus, OH | Civic | $700 |
| Champaign County Animal Welfare | Mechanicsburg, OH | Civic | $700 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Urbana, OH | Civic | $700 |
| Humane Society of Richmond | Wintersville, OH | Civic | $700 |
| Lexington Leadership Foundation | Lexington, KY | Civic | $700 |
| Love of Paws Inc | Mount Sterling, KY | Civic | $700 |
| Menifee Animal Shelter | Frenchburg, KY | Civic | $700 |
| O'bryonville Animal Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | Civic | $700 |
| Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay | Cincinnati, OH | Civic | $700 |
| Primate Rescue Center | Nicholasville, KY | Civic | $700 |
| Barely Used Pets | Urbana, OH | Civic | $700 |
| Galludet University | Washington, DC | Educational | $700 |
| Apopo US Inc | Washington, DC | Civic | $700 |
| Kitty Lodge | Mount Sterling, KY | Support | $700 |
| Bluegrass Crimestoppers | Lexington, KY | Support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,816 | 18 |
| 2024 | $18,400 | 18 |
| 2023 | $15,700 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622159349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6314668
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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