George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$199,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $212,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $301,000 | 200 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $212,000 | 50 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $199,000 | 32 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 18 | $99,000 |
| Ohio | 12 | $90,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freestore Foodbank | General operations | $20,000 |
| YMCA Camp Ernst | General operations | $20,000 |
| Emergency Shelter of Northern Ky | General operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operations | $10,000 |
| St John's United Church of Christ | General operations | $10,000 |
| Talbert House | General operations | $10,000 |
| Uc Foundation Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinson's | General operations | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General operations | $5,000 |
| Brighton Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (Cabvi) | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | General operations | $5,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | General operations | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Cemetery Company | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fairhaven Rescue Mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| Housing Opportunities of Nky | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ket | General operations | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Master Provisions | General operations | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25MINISTRIES | General operations | $5,000 |
| Neediest Kids of All | General operations | $5,000 |
| Parish Kitchen | General operations | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Redwood Kentucky | General operations | $5,000 |
| Shelterhouse | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Bernard Food Pantry | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Elizabeth Foundationhospice Programs | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | General operations | $5,000 |
| Villa Madonna Academy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Boone County Arboretum | General operations | $1,000 |
| Newport Hs Alumni & Associates | General operations | $1,000 |
| Potter's Ranch | General operations | $1,000 |
| Richwood Presbyterian Church | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jo Budig
- Melissa Collins
Questions people ask
Does George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation give?
$199,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Jo Budig (Trustee) and Melissa Collins (Trustee).
What does George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and health.