Helen G Henryf and Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-6425317 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$868K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $100,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | Project/Program support | $75,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $75,000 |
| Great Parks Forever | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Tikkun Farm Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| Thomas More University Inc | Crestview Hills, KY | General operating | $30,000 |
| Mariemont Preservation Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance | Reading, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnat | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $20,000 |
| Imago | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Loveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boone County Water Rescue Association | Burlington, KY | General operating | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $868,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $620,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $415,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602229349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6425317
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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