Private foundation · EIN 26-0109820 · Ft Wright, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $90K total, median $2,500. 70% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$90K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in KY
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St John ChurchCovington, KYGeneral fund$25K
St Augustine SchoolCovington, KYGeneral fund$10K
Fr Beiting Appalachian Mission CenterLouisa, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Our Lady of the Mountains SchoolPaintsville, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Xavier Mission FundLittleton, COGeneral fund$5,000
Parental-HopeCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$5,000
Rose Garden Home MissionCovington, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Barren Heights Retreat CtrLouisville, KYGeneral fund$2,500
Drews Puzzle PieceFort Mitchell, KYGeneral fund$2,500
Fire Foundation NkyLakeside Park, KYGeneral fund$2,500
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit CenterFalmouth, KYGeneral fund$2,500
St Joseph Mission WorkersLexington, KYGeneral fund$2,500
The Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$2,500
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral fund$2,500
Ronald McDonald House of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$2,500
Ronald McDonald House of KentuckianaLouisville, KYGeneral fund$2,500
St Leo Catholic ChurchBonita Springs, FLGeneral fund$2,500
Be ConcernedCovington, KYGeneral fund$2,000
Covington Catholic High SchoolPark Hills, KYGeneral fund$2,000
Diocesan Catholic Children's HomeFort Mitchell, KYGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Kentucky 14 · Ohio 3 · Colorado 1 · New York 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

John and Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Wright, Kentucky, administered in care of John a Zembrodt, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John and Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John and Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $90K across 20 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does John and Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation give?

Kentucky (14 grants), Ohio (3 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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