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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-0727384

Kettering Family Foundation

A private foundation in Dayton, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 164 grants and $7.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Kettering Family Philanthropies
40 N Main St Suite 1480
Dayton, OH 45423
(937) 228-1021
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applicants must complete the request summary on the foundation's website: www.ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org. If there is sufficient trustee interest an expanded proposal will be requested. Proposals are required to be submitted electronically according to directions published on the foundation's website.
Deadlines
Proposal deadlines are january 31 and july 31 of each year.
Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - see the foundation's website for further information.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,104,500

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $90,571,893

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,292,750

    Grants listed
    169
    Assets, end of year
    $92,450,197

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,508,392

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $96,735,612

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,725,802

    Grants listed
    150
    Assets, end of year
    $96,687,160

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,210,577

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $94,221,922

Grants paid in 2024

164 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Children's Research Institute (cri)Washington, DC

    Urea cycle disorders consortium

    $500,000
  2. Dayton Society of Natural HistoryDayton, OH

    A river runs through us: transforming daytons museum of natural history

    $250,000
  3. The New SchoolNew York, NY

    The VLC studio

    $250,000
  4. Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Elephant trek: the final stretch

    $250,000
  5. Antioch CollegeYellow SPGS, OH

    Meaningful work: securing antioch colleges national place in higher education

    $200,000
  6. Cec ArtslinkNew York, NY

    Artslink transnational fellowships

    $200,000
  7. Dartmouth-Hitchcock HealthLebanon, NH

    Patient pavilion at dartmouth hitchcock medical center-2024

    $200,000
  8. Dayton Boys ClubDayton, OH

    A 21st century club

    $200,000
  9. Dayton Performing Arts AllianceDayton, OH

    Nutcracker rebuild for the 2024-2025 season

    $200,000
  10. HomefullDayton, OH

    Homefull healthy living in west dayton

    $200,000
  11. Kettering Medical Center FoundationKettering, OH

    Innovation through molecular imaging

    $200,000
  12. The Dayton Art Institute (dai)Dayton, OH

    Dayton art institute fire security upgrades- phase 3b

    $200,000
  13. Victoria Theatre AssociationDayton, OH

    Spotlight on the future - 2025 capital campaign

    $200,000
  14. Daybreak IncDayton, OH

    Daybreak heat pump replacement project

    $175,000
  15. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Conserving ohios climate-resilient lands

    $150,000
  16. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    Colorado center for personalized medicine

    $125,000
  17. Greater Dayton Public TelevisionDayton, OH

    Urgent capital need

    $100,000
  18. Hathaway Brown SchoolShaker HTS, OH

    The science research & engineering program (srep) at hathaway brown school

    $100,000
  19. National Wildlife FederationReston, VA

    Resilient schools consortium risc implementation

    $100,000
  20. Oh TasteBeavercreek, OH

    6888 kitchen incubator- phase 2

    $100,000
  21. Smithsonian's National Air and Space MuseumWashington, DC

    World war i: the birth of military aviation gallery

    $100,000
  22. University of DaytonDayton, OH

    Virginia w. Kettering scholarship of the kettering fund 2025-2026

    $100,000
  23. Westside MakerspaceDayton, OH

    Unrestricted operating support

    $100,000
  24. BooktrailsSteamboat SPR, CO

    Reading ranch solar array

    $75,000
  25. Children's Tumor FoundationNew York, NY

    The role of schwann cells in the onset of pain due to neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1)

    $75,000
  26. Edwins Leadership and Restaurant InstituteCleveland HTS, OH

    Creating culinary careers through multigenerational support

    $75,000
  27. Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio RegionCincinnati, OH

    Pelvic simulator for dayton training center

    $75,000
  28. Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    Healthy students, healthy physicians: comprehensive mental health and wellness support for students of the geisel school of medicine at dartmouth

    $75,000
  29. Glen Helen AssociationYellow SPGS, OH

    Accessible trail support

    $65,000
  30. Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NC

    Hurricane helene relief

    $50,000
  31. Boca Ballet Theatre CompanyBoca Raton, FL

    Support our season 2024

    $50,000
  32. Center for Personalized Education for ProfessionalsDenver, CO

    Health system toolkit

    $50,000
  33. Colorado Legal ServicesDenver, CO

    Civil legal aid for vulnerable coloradans

    $50,000
  34. Save the Music FoundationNew York, NY

    Ohio music saves

    $50,000
  35. Visions for Creative Housing Solutions IncEnfield, NH

    Hanover capital campaign

    $50,000
  36. Yampa Valley Sustainability CouncilSteamboat SPR, CO

    Yampa valley sustainability council internship program

    $50,000
  37. Yellow Springs Home IncYellow SPGS, OH

    Major home repair grants for resident health and safety

    $50,000
  38. Cayucos Land ConservancyCayucos, CA

    Toro coast preserve project (phase 2)

    $45,000
  39. Yampa Valley Community FoundationSteamboat SPR, CO

    Senior living and skill nursing facility

    $40,000
  40. Yampatika Outdoor Awareness AssociationSteamboat SPR, CO

    Growing environmental education for all youth in northwest colorado

    $40,000
  41. YWCA DaytonDayton, OH

    YWCA national and local dues

    $40,000
  42. Bang on A CanBrooklyn, NY

    Long play 2025

    $35,000
  43. ParentchildNew York, NY

    Parentchild+: equal possibilities from the start in east harlem, NY

    $35,000
  44. Brooklyn Botanic Garden CorporationBrooklyn, NY

    Children's education at brooklyn botanic garden

    $32,000
  45. Flow (for Love of Water)Traverse City, MI

    Flow: ensuring the great lakes are healthy, public, and protected for all

    $30,000
  46. Northwest Connecticut Land ConservancyKent, CT

    Unrestricted operating support

    $30,000
  47. Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut IncDanbury, CT

    The patient care fund

    $30,000
  48. Start LighthouseBronx, NY

    Start lighthouse's literacy hubs

    $30,000
  49. Steamboat Art MuseumSteamboat Springs, CO

    Operating support for steamboat art museum '24

    $30,000
  50. Strings Music FestivalSteamboat SPR, CO

    2025 strings school days request summary

    $30,000
  51. The Doe FundNew York, NY

    Ready, willing & able

    $30,000
  52. The Georgia Ballet IncMarietta, GA

    General funding

    $30,000
  53. The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges IncWesterville, OH

    The kettering fund scholarship program and diversity grant program

    $30,000
  54. University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Business fellows first gen program

    $30,000
  55. Integrated CommunitySteamboat SPR, CO

    Increasing access to english language classes

    $28,000
  56. Colorado Water TrustDenver, CO

    Collaborative solutions to restore colorado's yampa river

    $27,000
  57. 826NYC IncBrooklyn, NY

    826NYC 2023-2024 youth writing programs

    $25,000
  58. Air Force Museum Foundation IncDayton, OH

    Air force museum foundation

    $25,000
  59. Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest ColoradoSteamboat Springs, CO

    Literacy helps STEM

    $25,000
  60. Children's Literacy FoundationWaterbury Ctr, VT

    Year of the book program

    $25,000
  61. Education Through MusicNew York, NY

    NYC partner school music education program

    $25,000
  62. Fabretto Children's FoundationEvanston, IL

    Inclusive education & nutrition services in underserved communities of honduras

    $25,000
  63. Grid Alternatives ColoradoDenver, CO

    Advancing an equitable renewable energy future in colorado

    $25,000
  64. Intercambio de ComunidadesBoulder, CO

    Intercambio network: building capacity for english programs nationwide

    $25,000
  65. Kettering UniversityFlint, MI

    Kettering university default grant nov 2024

    $25,000
  66. La Raza Services IncDenver, CO

    Housing navigation and culturally responsive food for low-income latinos and their children in colorado

    $25,000
  67. Learn to Earn DaytonDayton, OH

    Reading is lit: family literacy boxes

    $25,000
  68. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    MSKCC default grant nov 2024

    $25,000
  69. OhiodanceColumbus, OH

    Ohiodance virtual dance collection

    $25,000
  70. Our Minds MatterArlington, VA

    Deepening the impact of a teen-led mental health program

    $25,000
  71. Phillips Academy on Behalf of Math and Science for Minority STUDENTS(MS)2Andover, MA

    (MS)2: math and science for minority students

    $25,000
  72. Spring Street Climate FundBrooklyn, NY

    Spring street climate fund

    $25,000
  73. The Center for Curatorial Studies Bard College (CCS Bard)Annandaleonhudson, NY

    Carrie mae weems: remember to dream (2024 exhibition)

    $25,000
  74. The Giving SquareBethesda, MD

    Expanding the service learning workshop

    $25,000
  75. University of Colorado FoundationBoulder, CO

    Co center for personalized medicine

    $25,000
  76. Wedontwaste IncDenver, CO

    Food recovery and distribution: increasing access to healthy food

    $25,000
  77. Big Brothers Big Sisters of ColoradoDenver, CO

    Big futures program 2025

    $20,000
  78. Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO

    2221 society

    $20,000
  79. Governance Institute IncCambridge, MA

    Unrestricted operating support and the university forum review

    $20,000
  80. Governance Institute IncCambridge, MA

    University forum review

    $20,000
  81. Low Income Housing InstituteSeattle, WA

    U district affordable housing project

    $20,000
  82. Metro CaringDenver, CO

    Immediate and culturally relevant food access

    $20,000
  83. Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse AssociationSteamboat SPR, CO

    Youth resiliency

    $20,000
  84. Project HelpingDenver, CO

    Unrestricted operating support

    $20,000
  85. Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide (reps)Steamboat Springs, CO

    Crisis response team

    $20,000
  86. Red Hook InitiativeBrooklyn, NY

    Red hook farms: fighting food insecurity, promoting nutrition, and nurturing the next generation of green leaders in red hook, brooklyn

    $20,000
  87. Solar United NeighborsWashington, DC

    Scaling rooftop solar in colorado

    $20,000
  88. Story Tapestries IncPoolesville, MD

    Write your story (wys)

    $20,000
  89. The Young Center for Immigrant Children's RightsChicago, IL

    Protecting the rights of immigrant children

    $20,000
  90. Warren Village IncDenver, CO

    Strengthening families: housing, education, and economic opportunity to support single-parent families

    $20,000
  91. Willing Hands Enterprises IncNorwich, VT

    Reducing hunger and improving health through food recovery

    $20,000
  92. 826DCWashington, DC

    Free creative writing and literacy programs at 826DC for underserved students

    $15,000
  93. Colorado Farm to TableSalida, CO

    Fresh and healthy produce for food-insecure coloradans in 2024

    $15,000
  94. Curtis Legacy FoundationFlorence, MT

    The descendants project

    $15,000
  95. Hunger Free ColoradoDenver, CO

    Farm to food pantry initiative expansion

    $15,000
  96. Law Enforcement Foundation IncDublin, OH

    Police executive leadership and management training series, d.a.r.e. Officer training, and community initiatives

    $15,000
  97. Moonrise TherapeuticsTaftsville, VT

    Unrestricted operating support

    $15,000
  98. Sinclair Community College FoundationDayton, OH

    Next step fund

    $15,000
  99. So All May Eat IncDenver, CO

    So all may eat / same cafs

    $15,000
  100. The Inn Between of Longmont IncLongmont, CO

    Supportive housing for long-term stability

    $15,000
  101. Traverse City Dance ProjectTraverse City, MI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $15,000
  102. Vermont Energy Education ProgramMontpelier, VT

    Energy and climate change education in NH

    $15,000
  103. Equality MainePortland, ME

    Queer youth programming

    $13,000
  104. Art at A Time Like This IncNew York, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  105. Bidoun Projects IncNew York, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  106. Brooklyn Botanic Garden CorporationBrooklyn, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  107. City Harvest IncBrooklyn, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  108. Craig Hospital FoundationEnglewood, CO

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  109. Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDSNew York, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  110. Digs with DignityChicago, IL

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  111. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  112. Focus Points Family Resource CenterDenver, CO

    Multi-generational programs and services for low-income immigrant and refugee families in denver, co

    $10,000
  113. Freshfarm Markets IncWashington, DC

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  114. Hannah's Treasure ChestMiamisburg, OH

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  115. Harvest of Hope PantryBoulder, CO

    Harvest of hope pantry 2024

    $10,000
  116. Heartbeat Denver IncDenver, CO

    Heartbeat denver, inc.

    $10,000
  117. Inside the OrchestraAurora, CO

    Inside the orchestra - music programming in schools, community centers and libraries

    $10,000
  118. Jeffco Action Center Inc DBA the Action CenterLakewood, CO

    Healthy food for people in need

    $10,000
  119. Karis CommunityDenver, CO

    Empowerment program

    $10,000
  120. Montshire Museum of ScienceNorwich, VT

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  121. Newtown Parent Connection IncNewtown, CT

    Housing support for addiction recovery

    $10,000
  122. PlatteforumDenver, CO

    Artlab: supporting under-resourced creative youth and building diverse pipelines for a more inclusive future

    $10,000
  123. President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' HomeWashington, DC

    2x matching grant

    $10,000
  124. Prospect Park Alliance IncBrooklyn, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  125. Prospect Park Alliance IncBrooklyn, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  126. Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MT

    Protection and conservation of wildlife and habitat

    $10,000
  127. Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy)Washington, DC

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  128. The Evergreen SchoolShoreline, WA

    Evergreen annual fund

    $10,000
  129. The Family PlaceNorwich, VT

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  130. The Foodbank IncDayton, OH

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  131. The Hope ProgramBrooklyn, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  132. Uptown StoriesNew York, NY

    Pay-what-you-can fund for community workshops

    $10,000
  133. Vermont Institute of Natural Science IncQuechee, VT

    Charles rattigan fund

    $10,000
  134. Victoria Theatre AssociationDayton, OH

    Dayton dance initiative

    $10,000
  135. Vital CommunitiesWhite Riv JCT, VT

    Unrestricted operating support

    $10,000
  136. Positive TracksHanover, NH

    Positive tracks youth challenges program

    $7,500
  137. Reading Is FundamentalWashington, DC

    Unrestricted operating support

    $7,500
  138. Entrepreneurs of TomorrowLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted operating support

    $7,000
  139. Warren Village IncDenver, CO

    Unrestricted operating support

    $7,000
  140. Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NC

    Recovery and emergency services for hurricane helene

    $5,000
  141. Berkshire MuseumPittsfield, MA

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  142. Church of Holy Apostlesholy Apostles Soup KitchenNew York, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  143. Clean Up the LakeStateline, NE

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  144. Colaborativa La MilpaAsheville, NC

    Support emma mobile home residents through hurricane helene recovery

    $5,000
  145. Communities First IncFlint, MI

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  146. Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MA

    Deerfield academy annual fund

    $5,000
  147. Green ChimneysBrewster, NY

    Farm and wildlife program

    $5,000
  148. Keeler Tavern Preservation Society IncRidgefield, CT

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  149. Massachusetts Audubon SocietyLincoln, MA

    Fund for nature

    $5,000
  150. Momentum Advisory CollectiveWest Chester, OH

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  151. Nationsl Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  152. Philanthropy OhioColumbus, OH

    2024 general operating support

    $5,000
  153. Protocinema IncNew York, NY

    Protocinema inc

    $5,000
  154. Sherman Library Association IncSherman, CT

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  155. Sierra WatchNevada City, CA

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  156. The Campaign Against HungerBrooklyn, NY

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  157. The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating support

    $5,000
  158. WonderboundDenver, CO

    Wonderwell

    $5,000
  159. CandidNew York, NY

    2025 operating support

    $4,000
  160. Kent Denver Country Day SchoolEnglewood, CO

    Unrestricted operating support

    $4,000
  161. St Anne's Episcopal SchoolDenver, CO

    Unrestricted operating support

    $4,000
  162. Kettering UniversityFlint, MI

    Bulldog award

    $3,500
  163. Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    Dartmouth college annual fund

    $2,500
  164. Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    Tuck annual giving

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education24 grants $1,167,00024% of the total
  2. Arts and culture22 grants $1,060,00022% of the total
  3. Human services15 grants $590,00012% of the total
  4. Environment15 grants $394,0008% of the total
  5. Health6 grants $335,0007% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $250,0005% of the total
  7. 13 other causes39 grants $1,044,50022% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio32 grants $3,230,000
  2. Colorado41 grants $1,010,000
  3. New York30 grants $1,003,000
  4. District of Columbia9 grants $677,500
  5. New Hampshire6 grants $337,500
  6. Virginia2 grants $125,000
  7. Vermont8 grants $115,000
  8. Massachusetts7 grants $85,000
  9. Connecticut5 grants $80,000
  10. Michigan5 grants $78,500

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Charles F Kettering IIIPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Debra L WilliamsonVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Karen W CushnieSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Susan S KetteringASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Kyle W KimTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Albert W LelandTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Jane K LombardTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Richard J LombardTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Douglas E WilliamsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Shalyn R KetteringTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Peter A WilliamsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0

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