Moerlein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Moerlein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Montgomery, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,010 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,350. 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$7,010
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,350
- Assets$140,917
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
35% 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 | $4,814 | 16 | $99,633 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 16 | $121,728 |
| 2025 | $7,010 | 20 | $140,917 |
How to apply
Moerlein 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 Moerlein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $2,803 |
| New York | 2 | $1,200 |
| Indiana | 2 | $900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $450 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Illinois | 2 | $207 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank | Charitable | $1,350 |
| Bishop Noll Institute | Charitable | $650 |
| Walnut Hills High School | Charitable | $650 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $600 |
| Rainforest | Charitable | $600 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| St Jude | Charitable | $350 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $250 |
| Purdue | Charitable | $250 |
| Cu | Charitable | $250 |
| Cincinnati Off Road Assistance | Charitable | $250 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Charitable | $250 |
| Davis Phinney Foundation | Charitable | $200 |
| California Fire Foundation | Charitable | $200 |
| Washtenaw Community College | Charitable | $150 |
| DARE2TRI | Charitable | $107 |
| Maple Dale-Indian Hill Educational | Charitable | $103 |
| New Moms | Charitable | $100 |
| YMCA of Greater Cincinnati | Charitable | $100 |
| Charity Navigator | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David Moerlein
- Colleen Moerlein
- Tom Moerlein
Questions people ask
Does Moerlein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moerlein Family Foundation give?
$7,010 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Moerlein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Moerlein (President), Colleen Moerlein (Treasurer, V) and Tom Moerlein (Secretary).
What does Moerlein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.