Private foundation · EIN 31-1646815 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eric B Yeiser 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: 14 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $55K. 93% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$1.2M
Median grant
$55K
Stays in OH
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHScholarship$550K
Freestore Foodbank IncCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$85K
Cancer Family Care IncCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$70K
Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled IncCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$70K
Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$70K
Multiple Sclerosis Clinic FundCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$65K
Volunteers of America Ohio & IndianaColumbus, OHProject/program support$60K
Easterseals RedwoodFort Mitchell, KYGeneral operating$50K
Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$40K
Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually ImpairedCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$40K
Springer School and CenterCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$25K
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical GardenCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$20K
Joseph House IncCincinnati, OHProject/program support$20K
Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$10K

By state: Ohio 13 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Eric B Yeiser Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of James H Brun, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Eric B Yeiser 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 Eric B Yeiser Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 14 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does Eric B Yeiser Family Foundation give?

Ohio (13 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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