John and Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFt Wright, Kentucky · EIN 26-0109820 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$90K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Church | Covington, KY | General fund | $25,000 |
| St Augustine School | Covington, KY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Fr Beiting Appalachian Mission Center | Louisa, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Mountains School | Paintsville, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Xavier Mission Fund | Littleton, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Parental-Hope | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rose Garden Home Mission | Covington, KY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Barren Heights Retreat Ctr | Louisville, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Drews Puzzle Piece | Ft Mitchell, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Fire Foundation Nky | Lakeside Park, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center | Falmouth, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| St Joseph Mission Workers | Lexington, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Beechwood Home | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Kentuckiana | Louisville, KY | General fund | $2,500 |
| St Leo Catholic Church | Bonita Springs, FL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Be Concerned | Covington, KY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Covington Catholic High School | Park Hills, KY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Diocesan Catholic Children's Home | Ft Mitchell, KY | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $76,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349104391
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0109820
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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