Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 20-4427790

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $6.

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc gave $12K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2021)
$12,185
Grants made (2021)
5
Average grant
$2,437
Median grant
$2,500
Primary geography
Ohio (79% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2021

Mt St Joseph University: $3KMt St Joseph University$3KNorthern Kentucky University: $3KNorthern Kentucky University$3KUniversity of Cincinnati - Clermont: $3KUniversity of Cincinnati -Clermont$3KWest McMicken Improvement Association: $3KWest McMicken ImprovementAssociation$3KRothenberg Preparatory Academy: $2KRothenberg Preparatory Academy$2K

The largest 2021 recipient was Mt St Joseph University ($3K). Together the top 5 received $12K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

States

Cities

CincinnatiBataviaHighland Heights

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants2020 5 grants2021

In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $12K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mt St Joseph University Cincinnati, OHWoman's Softball Program$2,500
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KYWoman's Softball Program$2,500
University of Cincinnati - Clermont Batavia, OHWoman's Softball Program$2,500
West McMicken Improvement Association Cincinnati, OHCommunity Improvement$2,500
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy Cincinnati, OHRooftop Garden Program$2,185
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2021—$241$14,346$12,1855$12,185$6
2020$14,105$238$92———$6

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc is led by Jeff Craven, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Jeff Craven

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • April Shinkle

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Carr

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Shirley Moran

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc

How much does Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc give each year?

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc gave $12K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,437, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc give grants?

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).

Does Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Woman's Softball Program" (3 grants).

Who are Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Mt St Joseph University ($2,500), Northern Kentucky University ($2,500) and University of Cincinnati - Clermont ($2,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

What is Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc?

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Cincinnati, OH.

What is Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc's EIN?

Martha J Kidd Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4427790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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