Private foundation · EIN 31-6425317 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Helen G Henryf and Louise Tuechter Dornette 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: 19 grants paid, $868K total, median $50K. 84% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$868K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in OH
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenCincinnati, OHProject/program support$100K
Greater Cincinnati TelevisionCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$100K
Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$100K
Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OHProject/program support$75K
The Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OHProject/program support$75K
Great Parks ForeverCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$50K
City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$50K
Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$50K
Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OHProject/program support$50K
Tikkun Farm IncCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$50K
Thomas More University IncCrestview Hills, KYGeneral operating$30K
Mariemont Preservation FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$25K
Mill Creek AllianceReading, OHGeneral operating$25K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCProject/program support$25K
Gorman Heritage Farm FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$25K
Civic Garden Center of Greater CincinnatCincinnati, OHProject/program support$20K
ImagoCincinnati, OHProject/program support$10K
Cardinal Land ConservancyLoveland, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Boone County Water Rescue AssociationBurlington, KYGeneral operating$3,000

By state: Ohio 16 · Kentucky 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Helen G Henryf and Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of 5th 3rd Bk Ttee, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Helen G Henryf and Louise Tuechter Dornette 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 Helen G Henryf and Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $868K across 19 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Helen G Henryf and Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation give?

Ohio (16 grants), Kentucky (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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