The Herbert a Middendorff Family

Foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 31-1189832

The Herbert a Middendorff Family is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about The Herbert a Middendorff Family

EIN: 31-1189832
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $11,400
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $3,800
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $92,973
Primary geography: Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Herbert a Middendorff Family funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Herbert a Middendorff Family's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Continuing Operations" (3 grants).

How The Herbert a Middendorff Family gives

In 2024 it paid out 218% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$93K

-2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$11K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$4K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herbert a Middendorff Family reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Herbert a Middendorff Family

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $11K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Ohio

Cities

Cincinnati

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$92,973	$95,666	$101,161
Revenue	$13,547	$1,875	$1,096
Expenses	$16,240	$7,370	$6,871
Qualifying Distributions	$11,400	—	$5,000
Net Investment Income	$8,707	—	$702
Distributable Amount	$5,218	$5,208	$5,439

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cincinnati Zoo ($6,000), Indian Hill Church ($5,000), Hillside Trust ($400).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CINCINNATI ZOO Cincinnati, OH	TO SUPPORT CONTINUING OPERATIONS	$6,000
INDIAN HILL CHURCH Cincinnati, OH	TO SUPPORT CONTINUING OPERATIONS	$5,000
HILLSIDE TRUST Cincinnati, OH	TO SUPPORT CONTINUING OPERATIONS	$400

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Pamela Middendorff	President	—	—
Steve Mayne	Secretary/Tr	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is The Herbert a Middendorff Family?

As of 2024, The Herbert a Middendorff Family holds $93K in total assets with $14K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $11K in 2024.

Where does The Herbert a Middendorff Family operate?

The Herbert a Middendorff Family has awarded grants in Ohio.

What size grants does The Herbert a Middendorff Family award?

In 2024, The Herbert a Middendorff Family awarded 3 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Herbert a Middendorff Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Herbert a Middendorff Family reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Herbert a Middendorff Family's EIN?

The Herbert a Middendorff Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1189832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.