Private foundation · EIN 31-1679603 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George and Deborah Mehl Family Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $488K total, median $25K. 24% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$488K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OH
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OHGeneral purposes$68K
Precept International MinistriesChattanooga, TNGeneral purposes$60K
Teen Challenge of ArizonaTucson, AZGeneral purposes$60K
Gospel Rescue MissionTucson, AZGeneral purposes$50K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral purposes$50K
Hands for HopeTucson, AZGeneral purposes$30K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COGeneral purposes$25K
Kids Across America FoundationBranson, MOGeneral purposes$25K
Telluride Young LifeTelluride, COGeneral purposes$25K
Answers to LifeTucson, AZGeneral purposes$15K
Life Forward Fka Pregnancy Care of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral purposes$15K
Miami Valley Christian AcademyCincinnati, OHGeneral purposes$15K
Pure Hope CoalitionCincinnati, OHGeneral purposes$15K
Young Life TucsonColorado Springs, COGeneral purposes$15K
Alpine ChapelTelluride, COGeneral purposes$10K
Desert Christian High SchoolTucson, AZGeneral purposes$5,000
Jesus in Vietnam MinistriesTucson, AZGeneral purposes$5,000

By state: Arizona 6 · Ohio 4 · Colorado 4 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

George and Deborah Mehl Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of W Stuart Dornette, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 George and Deborah Mehl Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 George and Deborah Mehl Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $488K across 17 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does George and Deborah Mehl Family Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (6 grants), Ohio (4 grants), Colorado (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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