Charles F Kettering Foundation
Charles F Kettering Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dayton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $469.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $350K. Net investment income was $37.4M.
Charles F Kettering Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles F Kettering Foundation gave $350K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $70,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $469,081,788
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charles F Kettering Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Howard University ($250K). Together the top 5 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2020) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University Washington, DC | Support | $250,000 |
| Equality Ohio Education Fund Columbus, OH | Support | $25,000 |
| Ohio Voice Columbus, OH | Support | $25,000 |
| Campus Compact Boston, MA | Support | $25,000 |
| The Ohio Democracy Project Shaker Heights, OH | Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $469,081,788 | $41,443,936 | $21,267,164 | $350,000 | 5 | $17,000,821 | $37,414,823 |
| 2023 | $451,533,176 | $15,326,258 | $19,655,231 | — | — | $16,616,807 | $11,433,907 |
| 2022 | $406,652,738 | $15,391,388 | $17,718,495 | — | — | $14,567,426 | $12,056,969 |
| 2021 | $479,200,505 | $49,720,054 | $16,994,317 | — | — | $12,741,749 | $46,120,641 |
| 2020 | $413,895,327 | $17,762,033 | $18,256,886 | $225,000 | 1 | — | $14,737,776 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles F Kettering Foundation is led by Sharon Davies, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 11 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Davies
President
President & CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$377K (2022) → $473K (2024)
Sherry Magill
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Beverly Wade Hogan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Ed Dorn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Peter Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Roberto Saba
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$34K (2024)
Hendrick Meijer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2021) → $32K (2024)
Suzanne Morse Moomaw
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2021) → $36K (2024)
Les Ihara Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dedrick
Executive Vice President & COO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$261K (2020) → $310K (2024)
Maxine Thomas
Vice President & General Counsel
Vice President & General Counsel → Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel, 2023
Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel → Vice President & General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$249K (2020) → $305K (2024)
James Martin
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$282K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jack Harper (2021–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Jim Martin (2023) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: David Mathews (2020–2022) — President Emeritus
- Former: Hank Meijer (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Suzanne Morse (2020) — Director
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 $473K, to Sharon Davies (President). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles F Kettering Foundation
How much does Charles F Kettering Foundation give each year?
Charles F Kettering Foundation gave $350K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Charles F Kettering Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles F Kettering Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $70,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles F Kettering Foundation give grants?
Charles F Kettering Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (21%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Charles F Kettering Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Charles F Kettering Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Charles F Kettering Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles F Kettering Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Howard University ($250,000), Equality Ohio Education Fund ($25,000) and Ohio Voice ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles F Kettering Foundation?
Charles F Kettering Foundation reported $469.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41.4M.
What is Charles F Kettering Foundation's EIN?
Charles F Kettering Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0549056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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