The James W Gettelfinger Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1659080 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$181K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $24,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Institute | Erlanger, KY | Educational | $50,000 |
| Newport Catholic Central High School | Newport, KY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Catholic Inner City Schools Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $24,000 |
| Linden Grove School | Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| William T Coakley Foundation | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Irondale, AZ | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Fr Danillo Zanini | Tuuana Mexico, MX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Pregnancy Center East | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Saint Michael Catholic Church | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Saint Benedict's Abbey | Benet Lake, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Saint Stephen Catholic Church | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mercy House Living Centers | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349106040
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1659080
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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