Unnewehr Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Unnewehr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 104 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants104
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$66.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $2.3 million | 91 | $61.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 104 | $66.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John R Verkamp 5084 Wooster Rd Unit 100, Cincinnati, OH 45226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 721-8400 |
| What to submit | In writing with a brief description of the charity and its requests. |
What Unnewehr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $7 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 94 | $2.8 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $65,000 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $36,667 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $275,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $200,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Rosemary's Babies Company | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| St Xavier High School | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Stepping Stones Center | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $70,000 |
| Washington University (St Louis) | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $65,000 |
| Camp Joy Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Findley Market | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Ipm Food Pantry | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Little Miami Conservancy | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Peaslee Neighborhood Housing | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Roger Bacon High School | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Sam Hubbard Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| The Christ Hospital | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Best Point | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $37,500 |
| Cornerstone Renter Equity | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $37,500 |
| American Red Cross | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Art Works | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Center for Respite Care | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| Tender Mercies | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $30,000 |
| 1N5 | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Cinci Works | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Give Like A Mother | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Hearing Speech & Deaf Center | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Impact Autism | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Joseph House for Veterans | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Kilgour Foundation | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| May We Help | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| McNicholas High School | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Meac | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr
- John R Verkamp
- Charles Verkamp
- George Verkamp
- Stephanie Midkiff
Questions people ask
Does Unnewehr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Unnewehr Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 104 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Unnewehr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr (President), John R Verkamp (Treasurer), Charles Verkamp (Vice President) and George Verkamp (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Unnewehr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.