Andrew Jergens Foundation
The Andrew Jergens Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It supports organizations and programs, with its stated prime interest in the health, education, cultural experiences, and social welfare of children in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Andrew Jergens Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrew Jergens Foundation gave $717K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $717,107
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +6700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,546
- -98.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $12,980,116
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Andrew Jergens Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of inquiry using the online form referenced in the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Andrew Jergens Foundation
Mailing address: C/O Greater Cincinnati Fdn 720 E, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 241-2880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrew Jergens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freestore Foodbank Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 193 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Cincinnati. In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients, 7% to Kentucky, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
How Andrew Jergens Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $611K (2021) to $787K (2023). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $717K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freestore Foodbank Inc Cincinnati, OH | Power Pack Program | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Alliance Cincinnati, OH | Early Childhood | $20,000 |
| Mindpeace Cincinnati, OH | Systems Leadership & School | $20,000 |
| Inter Parish Ministry Cincinnati, OH | Reaching Further and | $15,000 |
| 1N5 Cincinnati, OH | Building Resiliency IN | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Union Bethel Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Scholar House | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Health Law | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Cincinnati, OH | Improving Outcomes | $15,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services Cincinnati, OH | Youth of Lower Price Hill | $15,000 |
| Comprehensive Community Child Cincinnati, OH | Child Care Workforce | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,980,116 | $1,366,758 | $834,806 | $717,107 | 68 | $766,865 | $1,322,692 | $720,390 |
| 2024 | $12,446,717 | $740,085 | $731,472 | $623,077 | 1 | $672,834 | $695,394 | $673,994 |
| 2023 | $12,443,346 | $1,071,441 | $878,418 | $787,359 | 1 | $834,368 | $1,025,870 | $626,096 |
| 2022 | $12,261,640 | $778,863 | $853,346 | $732,288 | 62 | $779,708 | $719,887 | $714,377 |
| 2021 | $12,343,463 | $1,137,503 | $715,116 | $611,469 | 61 | — | $1,073,449 | $712,441 |
| 2020 | $11,939,941 | $691,076 | $722,411 | $613,971 | 69 | — | $624,713 | $632,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew Jergens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $720K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated prime interest is supporting children’s health, education, cultural experiences, and social welfare. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address food insecurity, youth mental health, legal assistance for low-income people, child advocacy, and support for women experiencing poverty, addiction, or human trafficking.
For example, Children’s Hunger Alliance describes its work as ensuring Ohio children have consistent access to nutritious meals, and MindPeace Cincinnati describes its mission as ensuring children and adolescents can access effective mental health and wellness services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $717,107. Awards ranged from $300 to $20,000, with a median grant of $12,000. Among the largest awards were $20,000 each to Freestore Foodbank, Children’s Hunger Alliance, and MindPeace; and $15,000 each to 1N5, Inter Parish Ministry, ProKids, Cincinnati Union Bethel, and the Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A letter of inquiry is required; the filing directs applicants to an online form and says to consult the application instructions for deadlines and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Peter H. Dine-Jergens, president; Eric H. Kearney, vice president; Joyce Jenkins Keeshin, treasurer; Linda Busken Jergens, secretary; and Michael B. Hays, chairman. Other listed trustees are Andrew MacAoidh Jergens, Mary Ann Hays, Carol Boram-Hays, Maggie Dine-Jergens, and Monica Battle.
Andrew Jergens Foundation is led by Peter H. Dine-Jergens, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter H. Dine-Jergens
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Hays
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Macaoidh Jergens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Boram-Hays
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Dine-Jergens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Hays
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Battle
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric H. Kearney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Jenkins Keeshin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Busken Jergens
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Consuelo W. Harris (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Greater Cincinnati Foundation (2020–2021) — Foundation Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jergens Foundation
How much does Andrew Jergens Foundation give each year?
Andrew Jergens Foundation gave $717K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $623K across 1 grant.
What is Andrew Jergens Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrew Jergens Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $10,546, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Andrew Jergens Foundation give grants?
Andrew Jergens Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (54 grants), West Chester, OH (3 grants) and Covington, KY (3 grants).
Does Andrew Jergens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on Andrew Jergens Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Andrew Jergens Foundation's largest grantees?
Andrew Jergens Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Freestore Foodbank Inc ($20,000), Childrens Hunger Alliance ($20,000) and Mindpeace ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew Jergens Foundation?
Andrew Jergens Foundation reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $767K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $720K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andrew Jergens Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated prime interest is supporting children’s health, education, cultural experiences, and social welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew Jergens Foundation?
Submit a letter of inquiry using the online form referenced in the filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrew Jergens Foundation's EIN?
Andrew Jergens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6038702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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