Rettig Foundation
The Rettig Foundation is a private foundation based in Williamsburg, Michigan. Its 2020 Form 990-PF was marked as a final return: the board said it had determined the foundation’s purposes had been served and that remaining assets should be distributed to qualified tax-exempt organizations. The filing therefore indicates that the foundation wound down; its 2020 grants should not be read as evidence of current grantmaking.
Rettig Foundation at a glance
In short: Rettig Foundation gave $1.0M across 47 grants in 2020 (avg $22K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,045,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 47
- Average grant
- $22,245
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rettig Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10326 Orchard Lane, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Phone: (513) 984-4927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rettig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Free Store Food Bank ($175K). Together the top 10 received $700K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 47 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, Ohio recipients received 63% of grant dollars, followed by New York (12%), Tennessee (8%), Minnesota (5%), and Alaska (4%). These figures describe the locations of recipients in that year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 47 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Store Food Bank Cincinnati, OH | General | $175,000 |
| Joseph's Legacy Middletown, OH | General | $100,000 |
| Friends of Campbell County Tennessee Animals (FCCA) Jacksboro, TN | General | $75,000 |
| Gorman Heritage Farm (GHF) Cincinnati, OH | General | $60,000 |
| Arc of Appalachia Bainbridge, OH | General | $58,000 |
| Marina Corps Law Enforcement Tuckahoe, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army Roseville, MN | General | $50,000 |
| Stephen Silver Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Wrangell - St Elias National Park Cooper Center, AK | General | $42,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Cincinnati, OH | General | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $64,721 | $1,056,154 | $1,045,500 | 47 | $64,511 | $19,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rettig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2020 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations working in conservation, humanitarian aid, and animal welfare. For example, Arc of Appalachia describes its work as protecting biodiversity in the Eastern Forest through acquiring and stewarding wildlands and creating nature sanctuaries. Matthew 25 Ministries describes its mission as providing food, water, clothing, shelter, medical care, and humanitarian supplies to people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $1,045,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $175,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $175,000 to Free Store Food Bank, $100,000 to Joseph’s Legacy, $75,000 to Friends of Campbell County Tennessee Animals, and $60,000 to Gorman Heritage Farm. Each was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Victoria R. Johnston as president, Deborah R. Clark as vice president, and M. Kurt Rettig Jr. as secretary/treasurer.
Rettig Foundation is led by Victoria R. Johnston, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Victoria R. Johnston
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah R. Clark
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Kurt Rettig Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Rettig Foundation
How much does Rettig Foundation give each year?
Rettig Foundation gave $1.0M across 47 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rettig Foundation's typical grant size?
Rettig Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,245, across 47 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rettig Foundation give grants?
Rettig Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (12 grants), Staten Island, NY (2 grants) and Boulder Junction, WI (2 grants).
Does Rettig Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rettig Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rettig Foundation's largest grantees?
Rettig Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Free Store Food Bank ($175,000), Joseph's Legacy ($100,000) and Friends of Campbell County Tennessee Animals (FCCA) ($75,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Rettig Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations working in conservation, humanitarian aid, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rettig Foundation?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Rettig Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Rettig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rettig Foundation's EIN?
Rettig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4000796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Rettig 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 year 2020
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