Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ft Wright, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $744,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $310,000. 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$744,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $723,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $677,500 | 42 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $723,000 | 43 | $16.8 million |
| 2025 | $744,500 | 44 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc 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 Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 27 | $655,500 |
| Ohio | 7 | $42,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Mission Fund | Missions | $310,000 |
| The Point Arc of Nky | General fund | $50,000 |
| St Agnes Church | General fund | $30,500 |
| Covington Catholic High School | General fund | $30,000 |
| Madonna House of No Ky Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | General fund | $20,000 |
| St Barbara Church | General fund | $20,000 |
| Diocesan Catholic Childrens Home | General fund | $18,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Svc N Ky | General fund | $15,000 |
| One Quest Healthchildren's Home of Nky | General fund | $15,000 |
| Carmelites of Mary Immaculate | General fund | $10,000 |
| Haig Point Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| New Perceptions | General fund | $10,000 |
| Newport Central Catholic Hs | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | General fund | $10,000 |
| St John Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Karen Wellington Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Congregation of Divine Providence | General fund | $10,000 |
| Transfiguration of Our Lord | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Edwards Church | General fund | $7,000 |
| American Values | General fund | $5,000 |
| Aul Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Carmel Manor Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary | General fund | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Redwood | General fund | $5,000 |
| Family Research Council | General fund | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ky Sheriff's Boys & Girls Ranch | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities | General fund | $5,000 |
| Owen County Historical Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur | General fund | $5,000 |
| Springer School | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Charles Care Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Home of Cincinnati | General fund | $5,000 |
| Journey Ed Colina Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Cincinati | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ewtn | General fund | $3,000 |
| Assurance for Life | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald L Zembrodt
- John A Zembrodt
- Joseph S Zembrodt
Questions people ask
Does Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc give?
$744,500 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald L Zembrodt (Dir-President), John A Zembrodt (Dir-Sec/Treas) and Joseph S Zembrodt (Director).
What does Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.