Rita Barbour Kern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rita Barbour Kern Foundation is a private foundation in Toledo, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $86,953 and the largest $288,190. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$86,953
- Largest grant$288,190
- Assets$27.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
67% 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 | $1.1 million | 3 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 3 | $25.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 11 | $27.8 million |
How to apply
Rita Barbour Kern 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 Rita Barbour Kern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | $1.3 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing | Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation. | $288,190 |
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing | Gift to qualified chariable organzized pursuant to the terms of the Foundation. | $204,426 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation | $183,579 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Gift to qualified charitable organizatio pursuant to the terms of the Foundation. | $168,686 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation | $120,612 |
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing | Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation. | $86,953 |
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing | Gifts to qualifed charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation. | $86,521 |
| Dorset Public Library | Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation. | $55,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the Foundation. | $50,346 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Gift to qualifed charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation | $49,925 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation | $32,441 |
Officers and trustees
- Nan L Wallace
- Roger Berkowitz
- David C Krock
- Nancy E Hibbert
- Carolyn M Putney
Questions people ask
Does Rita Barbour Kern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rita Barbour Kern Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $86,953.
Who runs Rita Barbour Kern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nan L Wallace (Trustee), Roger Berkowitz (Trustee), David C Krock (Trustee) and Nancy E Hibbert (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rita Barbour Kern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.