Andrew Jergens Foundation
The Andrew Jergens Foundation is a private foundation established in 1962 in Cincinnati by Andrew N. Jergens (1881-1967). Administered through the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, it focuses on philanthropic support for children and youth in the Greater Cincinnati region and surrounding areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$623K
-20.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$623K
-20.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's prime interest is the health, education, cultural experiences, and social welfare of children in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Foundation emphasizes programs directly serving children, with particular focus on organizations serving minority, low-income, and disadvantaged children.
Over recent years, the Foundation has prioritized children ages 0-6 years, though applications are still accepted for programs serving children through high school age.
Grantmaking
Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through the Foundation's online system. The Foundation operates on three annual funding cycles:
Grant Range
approximately $3,000
Average Grant
approximately $3,000
Review Cycle
| Proposal Deadline | Notice of Decision |
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through the Foundation's online system. The Foundation operates on three annual funding cycles:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports programs benefiting children in the Greater Cincinnati area, defined as:
- Ohio: Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties
- Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties
- Indiana: Dearborn County
The Foundation also funds projects in Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (FYE August 2024):
- Total Assets: $12,446,717
- Total Revenue: $740,085
- Total Expenses: $731,472
- Investment Income and Dividends: $331,994
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $408,070
Prior Year (FYE August 2023):
- Total Assets: $12.4 million
- Total Revenue: $1,071,441
- Total Expenses: $878,418
Historical Milestone: By 2016, the Foundation had granted $20 million to the community since its establishment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,446,717 | $12,443,346 | $12,261,640 |
| Revenue | $740,085 | $1,071,441 | $778,863 |
| Expenses | $731,472 | $878,418 | $853,346 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $672,834 | $834,368 | $779,708 |
| Net Investment Income | $695,394 | $1,025,870 | $719,887 |
| Distributable Amount | $673,994 | $626,096 | $714,377 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Peter H. Dine-Jergens (President)
- Eric H. Kearney (Vice President)
- Andrew MacAoidh Jergens (Trustee)
All serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW MACAOIDH JERGENS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIC H KEARNEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOYCE JENKINS KEESHIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LINDA BUSKEN JERGENS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN HAYS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL B HAYS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| PETER H DINE-JERGENS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CAROL BORAM-HAYS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MAGGIE DINE-JERGENS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MONICA BATTLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants have supported child and family services in the Greater Cincinnati area. Central Clinic Behavioral Health received multiple grants from the Foundation, including a $20,000 grant for its Child & Family Treatment Center and additional grants totaling $105,000 for programs serving young children and youths.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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