Private foundation · EIN 61-1108902 · Ft Wright, Kentucky

Zembrodt 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $745K total, median $6,000. 61% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
44
$745K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in KY
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Catherine Mission FundFort Thomas, KYMissions$310K
The Point Arc of NkyCovington, KYGeneral fund$50K
St Agnes ChurchFort Wright, KYGeneral fund$31K
Covington Catholic High SchoolPark Hills, KYGeneral fund$30K
Madonna House of No Ky IncFort Mitchell, KYGeneral fund$25K
Notre Dame AcademyPark Hills, KYGeneral fund$20K
St Barbara ChurchErlanger, KYGeneral fund$20K
Diocesan Catholic Childrens HomeFort Mitchell, KYGeneral fund$18K
Care Net Pregnancy Svc N KyCovington, KYGeneral fund$15K
One Quest Healthchildren's Home of NkyCovington, KYGeneral fund$15K
Carmelites of Mary ImmaculateLouisville, KYGeneral fund$10K
Haig Point FoundationHilton Head Island, SCGeneral fund$10K
New PerceptionsEdgewood, KYGeneral fund$10K
Newport Central Catholic HsNewport, KYGeneral fund$10K
Sisters of Notre DameFort Mitchell, KYGeneral fund$10K
St John ChurchCovington, KYGeneral fund$10K
The Dragonfly FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$10K
The Karen Wellington FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$10K
Blessed Sacrament SchoolFort Mitchell, KYGeneral fund$10K
Congregation of Divine ProvidenceMelbourne, KYGeneral fund$10K
Transfiguration of Our LordPerry Park, KYGeneral fund$10K
St Edwards ChurchWarsaw, KYGeneral fund$7,000
American ValuesArlington, VAGeneral fund$5,000
Aul IncWashington, DCGeneral fund$5,000
Carmel Manor IncFort Thomas, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Dominican Sisters of MaryAnn Arbor, MIGeneral fund$5,000
Easterseals RedwoodFort Mitchell, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCGeneral fund$5,000
Food for the Poor IncCoconut Creek, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Ky Sheriff's Boys & Girls RanchGilbertsville, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Mustard Seed CommunitiesNeedham, MAGeneral fund$5,000
Owen County Historical SocietyOwenton, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Sisters of Notre Dame de NamurCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$5,000
Springer SchoolCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$5,000
St Charles Care CenterCovington, KYGeneral fund$5,000
St Joseph Home of CincinnatiSharonville, OHGeneral fund$5,000
Journey Ed Colina FoundationBurlington, KYGeneral fund$5,000
YMCA of Greater CincinatiCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$5,000
EwtnIrondale, ALGeneral fund$3,000
Assurance for LifeLexington, KYGeneral fund$2,500
Human Life InternationalFront Royal, VAGeneral fund$2,500
Our Lady of Holy Spirit CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral fund$2,500
Passionist NunsErlanger, KYGeneral fund$2,500
Catholic Bishops of Northern AlaskaFairbanks, AKGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Kentucky 27 · Ohio 7 · District of Columbia 2 · South Carolina 1 · Virginia 2 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Wright, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc 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 Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $745K across 44 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (27 grants), Ohio (7 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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