Andrew Jergens Foundation
Accepts applications
Andrew Jergens Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $717,107 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$717,107
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $623,077 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $787,359 | 1 | $13.4 million |
| 2023 | $623,077 | 1 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $717,107 | 68 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Andrew Jergens Foundation C/O Greater Cincinnati Fdn 720 E, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 241-2880 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry required. Refer to www.gcfdn.org for the on-line form. (From the menu tab select Grants, Private Foundation Grants, and then The Andrew Jergens Foundation) |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See instructions for grant application. |
What Andrew Jergens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 61 | $655,607 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $49,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Power pack program | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Alliance | Early childhood | $20,000 |
| Mindpeace | Systems leadership & school | $20,000 |
| Inter Parish Ministry | Reaching further and | $15,000 |
| 1N5 | Building resiliency in | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Union Bethel | Cincinnati scholar house | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati | Cincinnati health law | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio | Improving outcomes | $15,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | Youth of lower price hill | $15,000 |
| Comprehensive Community Child | Child care workforce | $15,000 |
| Prokids | Casa university | $15,000 |
| Bethany House Service Inc | Trauma-informed care | $15,000 |
| Central Clinic Behavioral Health | Evidenced based training | $15,000 |
| Crayons to Computers Inc | Crayons for kids fund | $15,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Community Action Commision | Forster grandparent program | $15,000 |
| Tikkun Farm Inc | Trauma-informed | $14,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Beyond the classroom | $13,000 |
| The Healtcare Connection Inc | Thcc's healthy futures | $13,000 |
| Focus on Youth Inc | Behavioral health program | $13,000 |
| La Soupe Inc | La soupe culinary education | $13,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc | Support boyz ii kings | $13,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Cincinnati art museum | $12,500 |
| Brighton Center Inc | Home instruction for | $12,500 |
| Stepping Stones Center for Handicapped | Wondering waspies summer | $12,500 |
| Citylink Center | Implementation of every | $12,000 |
| Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati | Youth education | $12,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of GRT Cincinnati | Site based mentoring | $12,000 |
| Fernside Inc | Fernsides fy25 school | $12,000 |
| Madisonville Education and Assit Center | Growing parent child | $12,000 |
| Glad House Inc | Champs prevention program | $12,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Cr8 club | $12,000 |
| Adventure Crew | Outdoors for all and in | $12,000 |
| American Legacy Theatre | American legacy theatres | $12,000 |
| Found Village | Journey 2 independence | $12,000 |
| Cise | Cise preschool science | $12,000 |
| Early Childhood Learning Ed | To support me and my school | $12,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Diaper distribution program | $11,000 |
| Save Themusic Foundation | Ohio music saves advancing | $10,000 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind | Clovernook center | $10,000 |
| Learning Grove | Families forwards bond hill | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Macaoidh Jergens
- Eric H Kearney
- Joyce Jenkins Keeshin
- Linda Busken Jergens
- Mary Ann Hays
- Michael B Hays
- Peter H Dine-Jergens
- Carol Boram-Hays
- Maggie Dine-Jergens
- Monica Battle
Questions people ask
Does Andrew Jergens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See instructions for grant application.
How much does Andrew Jergens Foundation give?
$717,107 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Andrew Jergens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Macaoidh Jergens (Trustee), Eric H Kearney (Vice President), Joyce Jenkins Keeshin (Treasurer) and Linda Busken Jergens (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Andrew Jergens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.