Kettering Family Foundation
The Kettering Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants across a range of recipients and purposes, including arts and culture, education, health, human services, and community projects.
Kettering Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kettering Family Foundation gave $7.1M across 164 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state Ohio. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,104,500
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 164
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,320
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $90,571,893
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (43 of 154, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kettering Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applicants must complete a request summary on the foundation’s website. If there is sufficient trustee interest, the foundation will request an expanded proposal. Proposals must be submitted electronically according to the website’s instructions. The foundation recommends that prospective applicants discuss their proposal with foundation personnel before starting the application process. For the Kettering Family Foundation grant program, applicants must have a valid 501(c)(3) determination, and only one application may be submitted per year. Restrictions may apply; the program information identifies religious-purpose requests and individual grants among exclusions.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists proposal deadlines of January 31 and July 31 each year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists proposal deadlines of January 31 and July 31 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Kettering Family Philanthropies
Mailing address: 40 N Main St Suite 1480, Dayton, OH 45423
Phone: (937) 228-1021
Email: info@ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org
Website: https://kettering.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Kettering Family Foundation
Who Kettering Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Research Institute (CRI) ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
791 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 623 grants of 791 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 14% each to Colorado and New York, 10% to Washington, DC, and 5% to New Hampshire. The Kettering Fund program is specifically described as supporting research carried on within Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 164 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kettering Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 154 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.2M (2020) to $7.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 164 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Research Institute (CRI) Washington, DC | Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium | $500,000 |
| Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton, OH | A river runs through us: transforming daytons museum of natural history | $250,000 |
| The New School New York, NY | The VLC Studio | $250,000 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Elephant Trek: the Final Stretch | $250,000 |
| Antioch College Yellow Springs, OH | Meaningful work: securing antioch colleges national place in higher education | $200,000 |
| CEC Artslink New York, NY | Artslink Transnational Fellowships | $200,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Lebanon, NH | Patient Pavilion at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center-2024 | $200,000 |
| Dayton Boys Club Dayton, OH | A 21ST Century Club | $200,000 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Dayton, OH | Nutcracker Rebuild for the 2024-2025 Season | $200,000 |
| Homefull Dayton, OH | Homefull Healthy Living in West Dayton | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,571,893 | $7,895,031 | $9,773,335 | $7,104,500 | 164 | $7,683,107 | $6,127,997 | $6,471,815 |
| 2023 | $92,450,197 | $3,728,385 | $8,013,800 | $6,292,750 | 169 | $6,521,525 | $2,127,762 | $6,242,686 |
| 2022 | $96,735,612 | $7,862,035 | $8,114,363 | $6,508,392 | 164 | $6,881,158 | $5,069,966 | $6,083,930 |
| 2021 | $96,687,160 | $9,239,870 | $6,774,632 | $5,725,802 | 150 | $5,980,305 | $8,541,249 | $6,377,232 |
| 2020 | $94,221,922 | $12,356,041 | $6,315,921 | $5,210,577 | 144 | — | $12,096,538 | $5,375,767 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kettering Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kettering Family Foundation’s grant program supports charitable activities in areas including arts, culture and humanities, education, environment, health and medical, human services, and public or societal benefit. The Kettering Fund program, which makes funding recommendations to the foundation’s trustees, supports scientific, medical, social, and educational studies and research carried on within Ohio.
Its grantees describe a range of work. The Dayton Society of Natural History says its mission is to provide learning experiences related to natural history, science, and nature while preserving collections. The Zoological Society of Cincinnati describes its mission as creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community. The New School says it prepares students to contribute to society and help make the world more just. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions include healthcare delivery, community arts, liberal arts education, ending homelessness, and international arts collaboration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 164 grants totaling $7,104,500. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $500,000 to Children’s Research Institute for the Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium; $250,000 each to the Dayton Society of Natural History for “A River Runs Through Us,” The New School for “The VLC Studio,” and the Zoological Society of Cincinnati for “Elephant Trek: The Final Stretch”; and $200,000 each to Antioch College, CEC ArtsLink, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, Dayton Boys Club, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, Homefull, Kettering Medical Center Foundation, and The Dayton Art Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles F. Kettering III as president; Debra L. Williamson as vice president; Karen W. Cushnie as secretary/treasurer; and Susan S. Kettering as assistant treasurer. It lists Kyle W. Kim, Albert W. Leland, Jane K. Lombard, Richard J. Lombard, Douglas E. Williamson, and Shalyn R. Kettering as trustees.
Kettering Family Foundation is led by Charles F. Kettering III, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles F. Kettering III
President
Co-President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert W. Leland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas E. Williamson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane K. Lombard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle W. Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Lombard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Williamson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shalyn R. Kettering
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra L. Williamson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen W. Cushnie
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan S. Kettering
Assistant Treasurer
Trustee → Assistant Tr, 2022
Assistant Tr → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Linda H. Hanauer (2020–2023) — Co-President
- Former: Lisa S Kettering (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Linda K Danneberg (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kettering Family Foundation
How much does Kettering Family Foundation give each year?
Kettering Family Foundation gave $7.1M across 164 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.3M across 169 grants.
What is Kettering Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kettering Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $43,320, across 164 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kettering Family Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Kettering Family Foundation give grants?
Kettering Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (21 grants), Dayton, OH (16 grants), New York, NY (14 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (12 grants).
Does Kettering Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Kettering Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 164) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kettering Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kettering Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Research Institute (CRI) ($500,000), Dayton Society of Natural History ($250,000) and The New School ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kettering Family Foundation?
Kettering Family Foundation reported $90.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kettering Family Foundation fund?
The Kettering Family Foundation’s grant program supports charitable activities in areas including arts, culture and humanities, education, environment, health and medical, human services, and public or societal benefit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kettering Family Foundation?
Applicants must complete a request summary on the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kettering Family Foundation's EIN?
Kettering Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0727384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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