Borcherding Foundation
Borcherding Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oregonia, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $251.
Borcherding Foundation at a glance
In short: Borcherding Foundation gave $18K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $18,284
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $2,612
- Median grant
- $1,284
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Borcherding Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Christian Hills Christian Academy ($10K). Together the top 7 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Hills Christian Academy Cincinnati, OH | To increase student and community engagement through the light the way campaign | $10,000 |
| Springer School and Center Cincinnati, OH | For the benefit of the students at springer school and center | $2,500 |
| Fairhaven Church Centerville, OH | Echo Campaign | $1,500 |
| Miami University Foundation Oxford, OH | The Edward Gaker Memorial String Scholar Fund | $1,284 |
| Middletown Arts Center Middletown, OH | Funds for the Back the Mac Campaign | $1,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Center Middletown, OH | Assisting Local Women | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Chicago, IL | Go Red for Women Cincinnati Drive | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,001 | $21,099 | $18,284 | 7 | $251 | $822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Borcherding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $822 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Borcherding Foundation is led by Kim Borcherding, Director on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Kim Borcherding
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Borcherding Foundation
How much does Borcherding Foundation give each year?
Borcherding Foundation gave $18K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Borcherding Foundation's typical grant size?
Borcherding Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,284, and its average grant was $2,612, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Borcherding Foundation give grants?
Borcherding Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and Middletown, OH (2 grants).
Does Borcherding Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Borcherding Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Borcherding Foundation's largest grantees?
Borcherding Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Christian Hills Christian Academy ($10,000), Springer School and Center ($2,500) and Fairhaven Church ($1,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Borcherding Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Borcherding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $822 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Borcherding Foundation's EIN?
Borcherding Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0349836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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