Charles F Kettering Foundation
Invitation OnlyDayton, Ohio · EIN 31-0549056 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$350K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$469.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Support | $250,000 |
| Equality Ohio Education Fund | Columbus, OH | Support | $25,000 |
| Ohio Voice | Columbus, OH | Support | $25,000 |
| Campus Compact | Boston, MA | Support | $25,000 |
| The Ohio Democracy Project | Shaker Heights, OH | Support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349102745
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-0549056
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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