Private foundation · EIN 46-4475109 · Toledo, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rita Barbour Kern 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: 11 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $87K. 91% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$1.3M
Median grant
$87K
Stays in OH
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Toledo Alliance for the PerformingToledo, OHGift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.$288K
Toledo Alliance for the PerformingToledo, OHGift to qualified chariable organzized pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.$204K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation$184K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGift to qualified charitable organizatio pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.$169K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation$121K
Toledo Alliance for the PerformingToledo, OHGift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.$87K
Toledo Alliance for the PerformingToledo, OHGifts to qualifed charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.$87K
Dorset Public LibraryDorset, VTGift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.$55K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the Foundation.$50K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGift to qualifed charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation$50K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation$32K

By state: Ohio 10 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Rita Barbour Kern Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Toledo, Ohio, administered in care of David C Krock, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Rita Barbour Kern 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 Rita Barbour Kern Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 11 grants, a median of $87K.

Where does Rita Barbour Kern Foundation give?

Ohio (10 grants), Vermont (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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