John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation
Accepts applications
John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $354,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$354,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $300,930 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $300,930 | 8 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $354,000 | 10 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Perry M Dryden 15 Whittlesey Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 668-4402 |
| What to submit | No specific application form |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to 501(c)3 organizations whose purposes are religious, charitable, scientific, literary. |
What John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $349,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Area United Fund | General operating | $125,000 |
| Norwalk City Schools | General operating | $70,000 |
| Norwalk Catholic Schools | General operating | $70,000 |
| Norwalk Economic Development Corporation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Huron County Humane Society | General operating | $19,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General operating | $15,000 |
| Artist Open Studio | General operating | $10,000 |
| Firelands Historical Society | General operating | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Public Library | General operating | $10,000 |
| Huron County Imagination Library | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Lendrum
- Kenneth Bleile
- Mark Coriell
- James F Gerken
- Perry M Dryden
- Keybank N A
Questions people ask
Does John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation give?
$354,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John T Lendrum (Board Member), Kenneth Bleile (Board Member), Mark Coriell (Board Member) and James F Gerken (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.