Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation
The Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2025, it awarded three grants totaling $2,662,118, all to recipients in Ohio, for project/program support.
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation at a glance
In short: Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation gave $2.7M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $887K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,662,118
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $887,373
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $653,159
- Total assets
- $49,241,468
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9999 Carver Road 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 792-6648
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Dayton Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 3 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 18 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.4M (2024) to $3.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dayton Foundation Dayton, OH | Project/Program Support | $2,008,892 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $653,159 |
| Passthrough Donations - Orange Grove Bio LLC K-1 EIN 31-1254480 Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $67 |
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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 | $49,241,468 | $1,684,691 | $3,524,851 | $2,662,118 | 3 | $2,699,349 | $1,482,929 | $3,123,108 |
| 2024 | $50,170,173 | $1,944,657 | $3,370,045 | $2,431,284 | 3 | $2,774,092 | $1,742,440 | $2,948,899 |
| 2023 | $50,232,845 | $421,768 | $4,087,382 | $3,102,907 | 5 | $3,457,907 | $1,078,735 | $2,955,617 |
| 2022 | $53,753,659 | $1,198,998 | $3,765,509 | $3,007,500 | 2 | $3,151,581 | $966,070 | $3,063,339 |
| 2021 | $56,320,170 | $11,352,911 | $2,972,944 | $2,476,154 | 5 | — | $11,111,001 | $3,028,436 |
| 2020 | $47,165,478 | $2,200,625 | $3,159,131 | $2,833,007 | 9 | — | $1,975,788 | $2,650,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to the Dayton Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and a passthrough donation. The Dayton Foundation describes its own purpose as operating exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded three grants totaling $2,662,118. Grant amounts ranged from $67 to $2,008,892, with a median of $653,159. The largest grants were $2,008,892 to the Dayton Foundation and $653,159 to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation; both were for project/program support. The $67 passthrough donation was also for project/program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael K. Keating as director and president, and Jane N. Keating and Megan K. Dacus as directors.
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation is led by Michael K. Keating, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael K. Keating
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$230K (2024) → $239K (2025)
Jane N. Keating
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan K. Dacus
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nancy N. Keating (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William J. Keating (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $239K, to Michael K Keating (Director & President).
Frequently asked questions about Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation
How much does Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation give each year?
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation gave $2.7M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 3 grants.
What is Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation's typical grant size?
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $653,159, and its average grant was $887,373, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation give grants?
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation?
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation reported $49.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to the Dayton Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and a passthrough donation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation's EIN?
Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1259480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Clement & Ann Buenger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025
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