The James W Gettelfinger
The James W Gettelfinger is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions and organizations serving people with specialized learning needs.
The James W Gettelfinger at a glance
In short: The James W Gettelfinger gave $181K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $181,000
- +722.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,929
- +252.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,000,782
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% 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 The James W Gettelfinger
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 Adams Crossing, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 455-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James W Gettelfinger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Hope Girls Hope Greater Cincinnati ($50K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 39 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as 50% to recipients in Ohio, 41% in Kentucky, 3% in Tennessee, 2% in Arizona, and 2% in an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The James W Gettelfinger open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $22K (2023) to $181K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Institute Erlanger, KY | Educational | $50,000 |
| Newport Catholic Central High School Newport, KY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Catholic Inner City Schools Fund Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $24,000 |
| Linden Grove School Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| William T Coakley Foundation Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Irondale, AZ | Charitable | $4,000 |
| FR Danillo Zanini | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Pregnancy Center East Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Saint Michael Catholic Church Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 | $3,000,782 | $32,486 | $240,828 | $181,000 | 14 | $181,000 | $53,631 | $159,686 |
| 2023 | $3,189,124 | $78,908 | $76,783 | $22,000 | 6 | $22,000 | $41,453 | $152,066 |
| 2022 | $3,186,999 | $60,569 | $243,215 | $164,000 | 5 | $164,000 | $85,527 | $158,951 |
| 2021 | $3,369,645 | $852,750 | $191,877 | $126,565 | 7 | $126,565 | $807,689 | $169,937 |
| 2020 | $2,708,772 | $89,351 | $233,696 | $180,500 | 7 | — | $50,641 | $156,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James W Gettelfinger reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2024 — 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 listed 2024 grants include educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Linden Grove School says it provides a specialized, progressive K–8 educational program for students with autism and other learning needs. Mercy House Living Centers describes its work as ending homelessness and providing housing and support services to individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $181,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $50,000 each to Boys Hope Girls Hope Greater Cincinnati and Dynamic Catholic Institute, $25,000 to Newport Catholic Central High School, $24,000 to Catholic Inner City Schools Fund, and $10,000 to Linden Grove School. Mercy House Living Centers also reported receiving $1,000 from the foundation in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick J Burke and Marcia A Burke as trustees.
The James W Gettelfinger's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia A. Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The James W Gettelfinger
How much does The James W Gettelfinger give each year?
The James W Gettelfinger gave $181K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 6 grants.
What is The James W Gettelfinger's typical grant size?
The James W Gettelfinger's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $12,929, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James W Gettelfinger that year got $11K on average.
Where does The James W Gettelfinger give grants?
The James W Gettelfinger gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants).
Does The James W Gettelfinger give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The James W Gettelfinger's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are The James W Gettelfinger's largest grantees?
The James W Gettelfinger's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Hope Girls Hope Greater Cincinnati ($50,000), Dynamic Catholic Institute ($50,000) and Newport Catholic Central High School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James W Gettelfinger?
The James W Gettelfinger reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James W Gettelfinger fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants include educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Linden Grove School says it provides a specialized, progressive K–8 educational program for students with autism and other learning needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James W Gettelfinger?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James W Gettelfinger's EIN?
The James W Gettelfinger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1659080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The James W Gettelfinger 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 2020–2024
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