AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, it made 37 grants totaling $492,500, primarily to organizations in Ohio, with additional grants to organizations in Kentucky, Indiana, and New Mexico.
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn at a glance
In short: AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn gave $493K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $492,500
- +33.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,311
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,920,651
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn
- Contact
Application contact: William Harold Fry
Mailing address: 600 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 381-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Museum Association ($50K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 180 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 9% to Kentucky, 1% to Indiana, and 1% to New Mexico. Cincinnati-area organizations received several of the largest awards.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 37 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2020) to $493K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Museum Association Cincinnati, OH | Project/ Program Support | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | Project/ Program Support | $50,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | Endowment | $40,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc Cincinnati, OH | Project/ Program Support | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH | Project/ Program Support | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Association Milford, OH | Project/ Program Support | $25,000 |
| Fotofocus Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $25,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery Cincinnati, OH | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Project/ Program Support | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,920,651 | $686,416 | $615,028 | $492,500 | 37 | $550,683 | $622,116 | $460,890 |
| 2023 | $1,839,264 | $151,288 | $476,597 | $370,000 | 42 | $422,453 | $96,197 | $418,046 |
| 2022 | $2,164,574 | $244,610 | $345,507 | $226,000 | 38 | $279,936 | $189,313 | $318,368 |
| 2021 | $2,265,468 | $647,256 | $348,870 | $237,500 | 32 | $288,575 | $595,670 | $326,912 |
| 2020 | $1,967,078 | $478,758 | $282,427 | $186,000 | 31 | — | $404,230 | $251,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn reported a distributable amount of $461K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, and services for people with disabilities. For example, the Cincinnati Museum Association says it uses the power of art to inspire people and connect communities; Stepping Stones Inc says it works to increase independence and inclusion for children and adults with disabilities; and Cincinnati Museum Center says it offers learning experiences in science and regional history.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern visual arts, music, and services for people who are blind or deaf or hard of hearing. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $492,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $50,000 each to Cincinnati Museum Association and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden; $40,000 to Northern Kentucky University for an endowment; and $25,000 each to Stepping Stones Inc, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Nature Center Association, and FotoFocus Cincinnati. Other grants included $20,000 to Taft Museum of Art for its annual fund and $20,000 to Manifest Creative Research Gallery for general operating support.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, contact William Harold Fry; application forms and materials are available on request. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Fry as director and William Harold Fry, Terrence Kennedy Fry, and Addison Curran Fry as trustees.
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Addison Curran Fry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Patricia Fry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$47K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Terrence Kennedy Fry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
William Harold Fry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $49K, to Patricia Fry (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn
How much does AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn give each year?
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn gave $493K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $370K across 42 grants.
What is AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's typical grant size?
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,311, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn that year got $10K on average.
Where does AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn give grants?
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (30 grants).
Does AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/ Program Support" (16 grants).
Who are AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's largest grantees?
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Museum Association ($50,000), Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($50,000) and Northern Kentucky University ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn?
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $551K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $461K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn?
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's EIN?
AGT August a Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1093339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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