Dorothy M M Kersten Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 31-6258173 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$58,881
Total assets$30.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,887 and $59,221.
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $191,420 |
| The Children's Hospital Cinti Oh | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $177,662 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $157,493 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $139,843 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $59,221 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $59,221 |
| Historic Southwest Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $59,221 |
| Public Library of Cincinnati & | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $59,221 |
| Shakertown at Pleasant Hill Inc | Harrodsburg, KY | General operating | $59,221 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | General operating | $58,881 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $58,128 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General operating | $55,340 |
| Natl Tr for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | General operating | $45,568 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Educationa | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $40,887 |
| Church of the Advent | New York, NY | General operating | $39,159 |
| United Appeal | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $35,458 |
| Shriners Hospital Childrens Trust | Tampa, FL | General operating | $34,161 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $18,380 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,348,485 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,274,903 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512909349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6258173
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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