Andrew Jergens Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-6038702 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$717K
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$15.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $13,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE ANDREW JERGENS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O GREATER CINCINNATI FDN 720 E, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5132412880 |
| Form and materials | Letter of inquiry required. Refer to www.gcfdn.org for the on-line form. (From the menu tab select Grants, Private Foundation Grants, and then The Andrew Jergens Foundation) |
| Deadlines | See instructions for grant application. |
| Restrictions | See instructions for grant application. |
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
10% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Power pack program | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Early childhood | $20,000 |
| Mindpeace | Cincinnati, OH | Systems leadership & school | $20,000 |
| Inter Parish Ministry | Cincinnati, OH | Reaching further and | $15,000 |
| 1N5 | Cincinnati, OH | Building resiliency in | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Union Bethel | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati scholar house | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati health law | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Improving outcomes | $15,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | Cincinnati, OH | Youth of lower price hill | $15,000 |
| Comprehensive Community Child | Cincinnati, OH | Child care workforce | $15,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | Casa university | $15,000 |
| Bethany House Service Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Trauma-Informed care | $15,000 |
| Central Clinic Behavioral Health | Cincinnati, OH | Evidenced based training | $15,000 |
| Crayons to Computers Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Crayons for kids fund | $15,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Community Action Commision | Covington, OH | Forster grandparent program | $15,000 |
| Tikkun Farm Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Trauma-Informed | $14,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati, OH | Beyond the classroom | $13,000 |
| The Healtcare Connection Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Thcc's healthy futures | $13,000 |
| Focus on Youth Inc | West Chester, OH | Behavioral health program | $13,000 |
| LA Soupe Inc | Cincinnati, OH | LA soupe culinary education | $13,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Support boyz II kings | $13,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati art museum | $12,500 |
| Brighton Center Inc | Newport, KY | Home instruction for | $12,500 |
| Stepping Stones Center for Handicapped | Cincinnati, OH | Wondering waspies summer | $12,500 |
| Citylink Center | Cincinnati, OH | Implementation of every | $12,000 |
| Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Youth education | $12,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grt Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Site based mentoring | $12,000 |
| Fernside Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Fernsides fy25 school | $12,000 |
| Madisonville Education and Assit Center | Cincinnati, OH | Growing parent child | $12,000 |
| Glad House Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Champs prevention program | $12,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Cr8 club | $12,000 |
| Adventure Crew | Cincinnati, OH | Outdoors for all and in | $12,000 |
| American Legacy Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | American legacy theatres | $12,000 |
| Found Village | Cincinnati, OH | Journey 2 independence | $12,000 |
| Cise | Cincinnati, OH | Cise preschool science | $12,000 |
| Early Childhood Learning Ed | Cincinnati, KY | To support me and my school | $12,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Diaper distribution program | $11,000 |
| Save Themusic Foundation | New York, NY | Ohio music saves advancing | $10,000 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind | Cincinnati, OH | Clovernook center | $10,000 |
| Learning Grove | Covington, KY | Families forwards bond hill | $10,000 |
| Imago | Cincinnati, OH | Branching out | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati-Northern Ky | Cincinnati, OH | Healing hearts: empowering | $10,000 |
| Inner City Youth Opportunities | Cincinnati, OH | Academic intervention | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Observatory Center | Cincinnati, OH | The universe is theirs | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Covington, KY | Choice food pantries | $10,000 |
| From Fatherless to Fearless | West Chester, OH | Programming support | $10,000 |
| St Rita School for the Deaf | Cincinnati, OH | St rita school audiology | $9,000 |
| Lydia's House Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Supplemental childcare | $9,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Cac school outreach | $8,000 |
| Parchute Special Advocates for Children | Hamilton, OH | Be a child's voice | $8,000 |
| Reach Out Lakota Inc | West Chester, OH | Personal care and hygiene | $8,000 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness | Cincinatti, OH | Star pupils | $8,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Taft museum of art outreach | $7,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Cso young people's conerts | $7,000 |
| Wesley Child Care Center | Cincinnati, OH | Infant playground | $7,000 |
| Great Parks Forever | Cincinnati, OH | Support nature center at | $6,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | Sketch & storytime and | $5,500 |
| Linton Incorporated | Cincinnati, OH | Linton chamber music | $5,000 |
| Childrens Choir of Gr Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati choral academy | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Company Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Cincydance! 2024-2025 | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $717,107 | 68 |
| 2023 | $623,077 | 1 |
| 2022 | $787,359 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631949349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6038702
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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