Hieronymus Family Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hieronymus Family Fund Inc is a private foundation in Miamisburg, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,250 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$166,250
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,250 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,250 | 30 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $154,250 | 29 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $166,250 | 33 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Hieronymus Family Fund 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 Hieronymus Family Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 25 | $148,750 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg University | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| Wilmington | Agriculture deptscience building | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarshipsteachers minigrant | $10,000 |
| Trinity Church of Miamisburg | Church | $10,000 |
| Miamisburg Historical Society | Pvtopfdn | $10,000 |
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Hospitals | $10,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Guiding eye dogs | $5,000 |
| Miami University | Scholarshipfund | $5,000 |
| Holden Arboretum | Arboretumfund | $5,000 |
| North Ridgeville Schools Educational Foundation | School support | $5,000 |
| Miamisburg Community Foundation | Parks | $5,000 |
| Mentor UMC | Church | $4,000 |
| International Society of Bassists | Performingarts | $3,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Hospice care | $3,000 |
| Victoria Theatre Association | Dayton live | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Humanitarianaide | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarshipfund | $2,000 |
| United Church Homes | Caregivers | $2,000 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | Macular degeneration | $2,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Biomedical engineeringprogram support | $2,000 |
| Butler University | College of educationpriority needs fund | $2,000 |
| Baum Opera House Assn | Community foundation | $2,000 |
| JDRF | Juvenilediabetes | $1,500 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Animalshelter | $1,500 |
| Alive Center | Youth empowermentand mental health | $1,500 |
| Culture Works | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| Goodwill | Radio readingservice | $1,000 |
| Homefull | Homelessshelter | $500 |
| Ohio Historical Society | Historical | $500 |
| Miamisburg Collaboration | Homelesssupport | $500 |
| Rotary International | Rotaryfoundation | $500 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| Miamisburg Hs Alumni | Alumni assn | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee Hieronymus
- Jane Hieronymus
- Paul Hieronymus
- Bryan Hieronymus
- Victoria Johns
- Christian Hieronymus
Questions people ask
Does Hieronymus Family Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hieronymus Family Fund Inc give?
$166,250 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Hieronymus Family Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lee Hieronymus (Trustee), Jane Hieronymus (Trustee), Paul Hieronymus (Trustee) and Bryan Hieronymus (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hieronymus Family Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.