Grants paid by J Earl Belch Charitable Trust
EIN 30-6043262 · Columbus Grv, OH · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
J Earl Belch Charitable Trust of Columbus Grv, OH (EIN 30-6043262) reported 72 grants paid totaling $1,582,366 to 35 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,582,366
72 grants
Recipients
35
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | $27,000 | — |
| 2020 | 10 | $52,033 | — |
| 2021 | 7 | $79,237 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | $106,818 | — |
| 2023 | 9 | $57,005 | — |
| 2024 | 9 | $176,040 | — |
| 2025 | 12 | $1,084,233 | — |
Top recipients
The 35 recipients receiving the most from J Earl Belch Charitable Trust, by grants paid, out of 35 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Grove Local Schools | U | Columbus Grove, OH | 7 | $898,736 | 2025 |
| Lifewise Academy 45-4002535 | D | Columbus Grove, OH | 5 | $314,000 | 2025 |
| Columbus Grove Schools | U | Columbus Grove, OH | 3 | $55,000 | 2021 |
| Sugar Creek Athletic Association 34-1229379 | B | Vaughnsville, OH | 2 | $52,325 | 2023 |
| Putnam County 911 | U | Ottawa, OH | 1 | $45,152 | 2021 |
| Bowling Green State University 23-7454346 | B | Bowling Green, OH | 4 | $33,000 | 2025 |
| The Ohio State University | U | Columbus, OH | 2 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Columbus Grove Pleasant Twp Joint Fire Dept | U | Columbus Grove, OH | 1 | $17,790 | 2024 |
| Ohio Northern University | U | Ada, OH | 3 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Columbia Southern University | U | Orange Beach, AL | 3 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Ball State University 51-0219058 | B | Muncie, IN | 4 | $12,000 | 2022 |
| Sons of American Legion 46-2499824 | D | Columbus Grove, OH | 4 | $11,000 | 2025 |
| The Ohio State University at Lima | U | Lima, OH | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio 34-1695897 | B | Lima, OH | 2 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Ohio State Beauty Academy | U | Lima, OH | 2 | $7,000 | 2022 |
| Columbus Grove American Legion 23-7083649 | D | Columbus Grove, OH | 4 | $6,950 | 2022 |
| Rhodes State College | U | Lima, OH | 3 | $6,131 | 2025 |
| Animal Protection League of Mercer County 30-0024582 | B | Celina, OH | 1 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Ashland University | U | Ashland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Defiance College | U | Defiance, OH | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Otterbein University | U | Westerville, OH | 2 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Wright State University 23-7019799 | C | Dayton, OH | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Cedarville University 31-0536647 | B | Cedarville, OH | 1 | $4,000 | 2020 |
| Bluffton University 34-4428207 | B | Bluffton, OH | 2 | $3,649 | 2025 |
| University of Findlay | U | Findlay, OH | 1 | $3,000 | 2020 |
| Columbus Grove VFW | U | Columbus Grove, OH | 1 | $3,000 | 2020 |
| Challenge Champions | U | Ottawa, OH | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Wilmington College | U | Wilmington, OH | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Defiance County Horsemen | U | Defiance, OH | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Columbus Grove Ems | U | Columbus Grove, OH | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Columbus Grove Police Department 61-2215649 | D | Columbus Grove, OH | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Columbus Grove Fire Department | U | Columbus Grove, OH | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Village of Columbus Grove | U | Columbus Grove, OH | 2 | $1,548 | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital 62-0646012 | B | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Putnam County Fair Speed Committee | U | Ottawa, OH | 1 | $85 | 2021 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 72 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Columbus Grove Local Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $650,008 | paid | FOR ATHLETIC COMPLEX UPGRADES | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Lifewise Academy Columbus Grove, OH | D | $300,000 | paid | FOR NEW FACILITY | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Columbus Grove Local Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $80,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | U | $15,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENT | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Columbus Grove Local Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $8,478 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Animal Protection League of Mercer County Celina, OH | B | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Lifewise Academy Columbus Grove, OH | D | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENTS | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Sons of American Legion Columbus Grove, OH | D | $3,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Rhodes State College Lima, OH | U | $2,098 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202641349349104154 |
| 2025 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | B | $649 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202641349349104154 |
| 2024 | Columbus Grove Local Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $100,000 | paid | FOR ATHLETIC COMPLEX UPGRADES | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | Columbus Grove Local Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $35,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | Columbus Grove Pleasant Twp Joint Fire Dept Columbus Grove, OH | U | $17,790 | paid | TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENT | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | Lifewise Academy Columbus Grove, OH | D | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENTS | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | Sons of American Legion Columbus Grove, OH | D | $3,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202501359349102075 |
| 2024 | Columbus Grove Local Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $250 | paid | TO SUPPORT SCHOOL ACTIVITY | 202501359349102075 |
| 2023 | Columbus Grove Local Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH | B | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | Sons of American Legion Columbus Grove, OH | D | $3,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | Lifewise Academy Columbus Grove, OH | D | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENTS | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | Sugar Creek Athletic Association Vaughnsville, OH | B | $1,125 | paid | PUTNAM COUNTY BALL PARK IMPROVEMENTS. | 202441359349105229 |
| 2023 | Village of Columbus Grove Columbus Grove, OH | U | $880 | paid | TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS | 202441359349105229 |
| 2022 | Sugar Creek Athletic Association Vaughnsville, OH | B | $51,200 | paid | PUTNAM COUNTY BALL PARK IMPROVEMENTS. | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | The Ohio State University at Lima Lima, OH | U | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH | B | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Ball State University Munice, IN | B | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Ohio State Beauty Academy Lima, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Wright State University Dayton, OH | C | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENT | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Sons of American Legion Columbus Grove, OH | D | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Lifewise Academy Columbus Grove, OH | D | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENTS. | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Columbus Grove Youth Athletic Association Columbus Grove, OH | D | $950 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF COLUMBUS GROVE | 202341359349102004 |
| 2022 | Village of Columbus Grove Columbus Grove, OH | U | $668 | paid | TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS | 202341359349102004 |
| 2021 | Putnam County 911 Ottawa, OH | U | $45,152 | paid | AED PURCHASES | 202201319349104825 |
| 2021 | Columbus Grove Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLUMBUS GROVE GRADUATES | 202201319349104825 |
| 2021 | Ball State University Munice, IN | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202201319349104825 |
| 2021 | Columbus Grove American Legion Columbus Grove, OH | D | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202201319349104825 |
| 2021 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202201319349104825 |
| 2021 | Ohio State Beauty Academy Lima, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202201319349104825 |
| 2021 | Putnam County Fair Speed Committee Ottawa, OH | U | $85 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. | 202201319349104825 |
| 2020 | Columbus Grove Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLUMBUS GROVE GRADUATES | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | B | $4,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | University of Findlay Findlay, OH | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Columbus Grove American Legion Columbus Grove, OH | D | $3,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Columbus Grove VFW Columbus Grove, OH | U | $3,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Ball State University Munice, IN | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202102099349100815 |
| 2020 | Rhodes State College Lima, OH | U | $2,033 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 202102099349100815 |
| 2018 | Defiance College Defiance, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENTS | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Columbus Grove Schools Columbus Grove, OH | U | $5,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Challenge Champions Ottawa, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR HORSE RIDING FOR CANCER PATIENTS | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Rhodes State College Lima, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM COUNTY OH STUDENT | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Columbus Grove Police Department Columbus Grove, OH | D | $2,000 | paid | TO PURCHASE BULLET PROOF VESTS | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Columbus Grove Ems Columbus Grove, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Columbus Grove Fire Department Columbus Grove, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Defiance County Horsemen Defiance, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE HARNESS RACING | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Wilmington College Wilmington, OH | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Columbus Grove American Legion Columbus Grove, OH | D | $1,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT FISH DERBY FUNDRAISER | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | B | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUTNAM CO OH STUDENT | 201931359349102058 |
| 2018 | St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THEIR RESEARCH | 201931359349102058 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202641349349104154 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202501359349102075 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202441359349105229 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202341359349102004 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202201319349104825 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202102099349100815 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201931359349102058 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/306043262.json.
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