Patricia Kisker Foundation
Accepts applications
Patricia Kisker Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $480,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$480,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $400,000 the year before.
94% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $355,000 | 14 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 6 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $480,000 | 17 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Kisker Foundation 53 Bank NA 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 534-7001 |
| What to submit | Call main phone number for an online link to apply |
| Deadlines | Accepts letters of inquiry from 10/1-12/31. |
| Restrictions | Gifts and grants to qualified irc 501(c)(3) charitable, religious and educational organizations that are not private foundations |
What Patricia Kisker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $465,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| contemporary arts center | General operating | $75,000 |
| Prokids | General operating | $50,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Beacon for Youth | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Children's Theatre | General operating | $25,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Art Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Project/program support | $25,000 |
| Ispace | General operating | $25,000 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Bethesda Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General operating | $20,000 |
| Childhood Food Solutions | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wave Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Activities Beyond the Classroom | General operating | $10,000 |
| Price Hill Will | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Rita School for the Deaf | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Patricia Kisker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Accepts letters of inquiry from 10/1-12/31.
How much does Patricia Kisker Foundation give?
$480,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Patricia Kisker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Patricia Kisker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.