Dewine Family Foundation Inc
Dewine Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 64 grants totaling $875,158, including support for scholarships and education, a school in Haiti, and community organizations.
Dewine Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dewine Family Foundation Inc gave $875K across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Massachusetts. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $875,158
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,674
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $18,595,827
- +11.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (29 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dewine Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3030 Griest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 533-3561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dewine Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hands Together ($400K). Together the top 10 received $751K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,761), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
431 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 421 grants of 431 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (46%), Alabama (28%), and Ohio (19%). Smaller shares went to an individual recipient (4%) and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dewine Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 63 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $861K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $875K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hands Together Springfield, MA | Funding for School in Haiti | $400,000 |
| Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | Scholarships Funding | $240,000 |
| Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | Becky Dewine Scholarships | $20,008 |
| Wright State University Dayton, OH | Scholarship | $19,867 |
| Hondros College of Nursing Fairborn, OH | Education | $16,205 |
| Wilmington College Wilimington, OH | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Hospitality Institute of Ohio Columbus, OH | Shcolarship | $12,000 |
| Bloc Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Cpmmunity Bldg | $10,000 |
| Fabretto Childres Foundation Evanston, IL | Underserved Children | $10,000 |
| Omega CDC Dayton, OH | Breaking Cycle of Poverty | $10,000 |
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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 | $18,595,827 | $3,003,828 | $1,021,434 | $875,158 | 64 | $988,569 | $924,564 | $1,002,572 |
| 2024 | $16,613,433 | $902,445 | $1,107,945 | $995,071 | 104 | $1,090,016 | $412,410 | $897,947 |
| 2023 | $16,818,933 | $519,531 | $1,190,123 | $1,064,982 | 92 | $1,123,878 | $509,979 | $806,715 |
| 2022 | $17,489,525 | $1,524,607 | $1,031,278 | $861,471 | 84 | $978,313 | $1,425,291 | $904,044 |
| 2021 | $17,000,054 | $6,091,388 | $1,023,683 | $931,618 | 87 | — | $6,074,355 | $805,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dewine Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include awards identified for scholarships, education, funding for a school in Haiti, underserved children, and community building.
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied terms. Hands Together says it is devoted to educating and encouraging people to respond to the needs of poor and disadvantaged people. Spring Hill College describes its work as preparing students for professional excellence and service to others. BLOC Ministries says it builds relationships with neighbors and offers free activities and programs for youth and adults. These are grantees’ descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $875,158. Grants ranged from $100 to $400,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $400,000 to Hands Together for funding for a school in Haiti and $240,000 to Spring Hill College for scholarships. Other grants included $20,008 to Cedarville University for Becky DeWine scholarships, $19,867 to Wright State University for scholarships, $16,205 to Hondros College of Nursing for education, and $12,500 to Wilmington College for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R. Michael DeWine as president; Frances DeWine as vice president; Jill E. DeWine Darling and John DeWine as trustees; and Karen DeWine as secretary/treasurer.
Dewine Family Foundation Inc is led by R. Michael Dewine, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R. Michael Dewine
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jill E. Dewine Darling
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Dewine
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Dewine
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$44K (2021) → $62K (2025)
Frances Dewine
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $62K, to Karen Dewine (Sec/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Dewine Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dewine Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dewine Family Foundation Inc gave $875K across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $995K across 104 grants.
What is Dewine Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dewine Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $13,674, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dewine Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dewine Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dewine Family Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (28%) and Ohio (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (7 grants), Dayton, OH (5 grants), Columbus, OH (5 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (5 grants).
Does Dewine Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Dewine Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Funding" (7 grants), "Scholarship" (6 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Dewine Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dewine Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hands Together ($400,000), Spring Hill College ($240,000) and Cedarville University ($20,008), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,761), which are not listed by name. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dewine Family Foundation Inc?
Dewine Family Foundation Inc reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $989K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Dewine Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include awards identified for scholarships, education, funding for a school in Haiti, underserved children, and community building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dewine Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dewine Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dewine Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1483132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Dewine Family Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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