Private foundation · EIN 82-6542385 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ellen and Richard Berghamer 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: 8 grants paid, $455K total, median $38K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$455K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OHProject/program support$125K
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical GardenCincinnati, OHProject/program support$125K
Episcopal Retirement Homes IncCincinnati, OHProject/program support$60K
Cincinnati Public Radio IncCincinnati, OHProject/program funds$40K
Greater Cincinnati Television Educational FoundationCincinnati, OHProject/program support$35K
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware, OHAnnual fund$30K
The Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OHGeneral operating support$20K
Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually ImpairedCincinnati, OHGeneral operatiing support$20K

About this foundation

Ellen and Richard Berghamer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Heidi Jark, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Ellen and Richard Berghamer 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 Ellen and Richard Berghamer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 8 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Ellen and Richard Berghamer Foundation give?

Ohio (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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