Unnewehr Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 87-4782817 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded104
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$66.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN R VERKAMP |
|---|---|
| Address | 5084 WOOSTER RD UNIT 100, CINCINNATI OH 45226 |
| Phone | 5137218400 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING WITH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARITY AND ITS REQUESTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $275,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $200,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Rosemary's Babies Company | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| St Xavier High School | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Stepping Stones Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $70,000 |
| Washington University (St Louis) | St Louis, MO | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $65,000 |
| Camp Joy Foundation | Clarksville, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Findley Market | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Ipm Food Pantry | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Little Miami Conservancy | Loveland, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Peaslee Neighborhood Housing | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Roger Bacon High School | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Sam Hubbard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| The Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Best Point | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $37,500 |
| Cornerstone Renter Equity | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $37,500 |
| American Red Cross | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Art Works | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Center for Respite Care | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Tender Mercies | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| 1N5 | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Cinci Works | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IN | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Give Like a Mother | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Hearing Speech & Deaf Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Impact Autism | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Joseph House for Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Kilgour Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| May We Help | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Mcnicholas High School | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Meac | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| East End Adult Education Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Giving Voice Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| New Life Furniture Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $20,000 |
| Bethany House Services | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $16,667 |
| Cain | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Epilepsy Alliance Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| First Step Home | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Focus on Youth | West Chester Township, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Glad House | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| LA Soupe Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $12,500 |
| Crayons to Computers | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $12,500 |
| Madeleine Gordon Gift of Life | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $12,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Cinci | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Center for Addiction Treatment | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
| Cet | Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 104 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,892,508 | 104 |
| 2023 | $2,342,500 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4782817
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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