Kohnen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kohnen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $255,000 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 | $246,000 | 18 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 21 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 21 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Kohnen Family Foundation 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 Kohnen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 20 | $295,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Initiative for alzheimer's | $90,000 |
| Ladd | Program support | $50,000 |
| Inter Parish Ministry | Program support | $20,000 |
| Stepping Stones | Program support | $12,000 |
| 1 N 5 | Program support | $10,000 |
| Artworks | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Program support | $10,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth and Family Services | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Program support | $10,000 |
| Starfire Council | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Program support $3,000 center for autoimmune liver disease $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Saturday hoops program | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati | Program support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | Found house | $5,000 |
| Lasoupe | Program support | $5,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Ohio chapter | $5,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina S Kohnen
- David H Kohnen
- Jennifer K McNair
- Christopher W Kohnen
- Keith D Meyer
Questions people ask
Does Kohnen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kohnen Family Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kohnen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina S Kohnen (President), David H Kohnen (Vice President), Jennifer K McNair (Treasurer) and Christopher W Kohnen (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kohnen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.