Zaring Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zaring Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,313 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$75,313
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,050 the year before.
50% 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 | $62,702 | 19 | $843,031 |
| 2024 | $48,050 | 17 | $849,443 |
| 2025 | $75,313 | 20 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Zaring 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 Zaring Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 15 | $44,563 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D (JDRF) | Medical research | $25,000 |
| The Seven Hills Schools | Education support | $6,000 |
| Hyde Park Community Methodist Church | To support religious activities | $5,000 |
| Indian Hill Church | To support religious activities | $5,000 |
| America's River Roots | Music and arts support | $5,000 |
| Flywheel Social Enterprise | Social justice support | $5,000 |
| Queen City Book Bank | Education support | $3,500 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | To support the community | $3,000 |
| Equasion- Human Relations Initiative | Social justice support | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Music and arts support | $2,500 |
| Boon Philantropy | Social justice support | $2,500 |
| Help Hope Live | Social justice support | $2,000 |
| Summit Country Day School | Education support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera Association Inc | Music and arts support | $1,500 |
| Artswave | Music and arts support | $1,050 |
| Kentucky Colonels | Social justice support | $1,000 |
| National Adrenal Diseases Foundation | Medical research support | $1,000 |
| Winn Reading | Education support | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success | Social justice support | $513 |
| Babson College | Education support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne M Zaring
- Allen G Zaring III
- Allen G Zaring IV
- Mark Zaring
- Martin E Mooney
- Heather Z Vecellio
- Andrew Vecellio
- Lisa Zaring
- Donna Zaring
Questions people ask
Does Zaring Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zaring Family Foundation give?
$75,313 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Zaring Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne M Zaring (President), Allen G Zaring III (Secretary), Allen G Zaring IV (Treasurer) and Mark Zaring (1st VP) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Zaring Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and environment and conservation.