James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat
Accepts applications
James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,800 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$139,800
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,500
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $109,050 the year before.
15% 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 | $69,800 | 48 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $109,050 | 42 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $139,800 | 46 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sean Sullivan 7452 Jager CT, Cincinnati, OH 45230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 232-2700 |
| What to submit | Written |
| Deadlines | Year end |
What James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 29 | $78,900 |
| Florida | 4 | $20,500 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $5,500 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $4,400 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Student development scholarship fund | $20,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Support fallen first responder families | $12,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Patient care, research, and education | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research | Medical support | $6,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Medical support | $6,000 |
| Individual | Feeding programs | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charity | Away from home support of housing medical food | $5,000 |
| St Rose Church | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Williams Catholic Church | Donation and mission | $5,000 |
| St Xavier High School | Private college prep assistance | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse of Collier Inc | Blind / visually impaired support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Research support | $3,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Medical Center | Medical support | $3,000 |
| Higher Ground at Lake Louise | Christian camp | $3,000 |
| National Ms Society | Disability support | $3,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Veteran support | $3,000 |
| Ophtalmology Research Foundation | Medical research | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Research and support for families | $2,000 |
| American Lung Association | Research support | $2,000 |
| Anderson Hills Church | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blin | Disability support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Botanical Garden | Zoological research | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | Medical assistance and disaster relief | $2,000 |
| Individual | Medical support | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati | Retirement support | $2,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Disaster relief | $2,000 |
| Individual | Assist with food & housing | $2,000 |
| Uc Gardner Center | Research | $2,000 |
| YWCA Greater Cincinnati | Community programs | $2,000 |
| USA Cares | Military support | $2,000 |
| Individual | College scholarships | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Children's organizations | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cultural preservation | $1,000 |
| Cise Foundation | Support for catholic inner city schools | $1,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | Programs for poor | $1,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinics | Pregnancy support | $1,000 |
| Uso | Military support | $1,000 |
| Charlevoix Area Hospital | Medical support | $500 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | Assist with food & housing | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Huesing
- Sean Sullivan
- Karen Huesing
Questions people ask
Does James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Year end.
How much does James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat give?
$139,800 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat?
Its 2025 filing lists James Huesing (President), Sean Sullivan (Secretary) and Karen Huesing (Trustee).
What does James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.