The Makino Foundation
The Makino Foundation is a private foundation based in Mason, Ohio. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $30,500 through 10 grants to organizations in several states.
The Makino Foundation at a glance
In short: The Makino Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Ohio. 90% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,500
- -71.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,050
- -65.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,106,630
- +10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 90% first-time grantees (9 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (49% 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 Makino Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request to the foundation. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Makino Foundation
Mailing address: 7680 Innovation Way, Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 573-7350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Makino Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Kern ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Ohio (49% of grant dollars), New Jersey (25%), Washington, DC (16%), Virginia (7%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Makino Foundation open to new grantees?
90%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 10 grantees (90%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 42% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $31K (2024) to $106K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Kern Oregonia, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of NJ Area-5 - Mighty Ducks Lawrence Township, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| IV-Charis Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Lawrenceville, NJ | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ray of Hope Foundation Loveland, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| Association of the United States Army Arlington, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Village Food Pantry Hamilton, OH | General Support | $1,500 |
| St Francis De Sales Parish Boy Scout Troop 186 Salisbury, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| Schnauzer Rescue Cincnnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,106,630 | $143,810 | $38,459 | $30,500 | 10 | $30,500 | $102,879 | $72,181 |
| 2023 | $1,001,279 | $103,422 | $118,128 | $105,500 | 12 | $105,500 | $28,814 | $64,776 |
| 2022 | $1,015,985 | $66,552 | $56,626 | $46,475 | 9 | $46,475 | $16,861 | $63,593 |
| 2021 | $1,006,059 | $122,299 | $72,870 | $62,500 | 3 | $62,500 | $94,708 | $68,136 |
| 2020 | $956,630 | $87,920 | $74,106 | $67,500 | 4 | — | $31,053 | $60,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Makino Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $30,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,500. All 10 listed grants were for general support.
The largest grants were $5,000 each to Camp Kern in Ohio, Special Olympics of NJ Area-5 – Mighty Ducks in New Jersey, Safe Haven in Washington, DC, and IV-Charis in Ohio. Other recipients included Dress for Success ($2,500), Ray of Hope Foundation ($2,500), Association of the United States Army ($2,000), The Village Food Pantry ($1,500), St Francis de Sales Parish Boy Scout Troop 186 ($1,000), and Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Hoecklin as president and Tom Scherpenberg as treasurer/secretary.
The Makino Foundation is led by Peter Hoecklin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Hoecklin
President
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Scherpenberg
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Donald D. Lane (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Franklin H. Smith (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Mark G. Rentschler (2020) — Secretary
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 Makino Foundation
How much does The Makino Foundation give each year?
The Makino Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 12 grants.
What is The Makino Foundation's typical grant size?
The Makino Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,050, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Makino Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Makino Foundation give grants?
The Makino Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (25%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does The Makino Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Makino Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Makino Foundation's largest grantees?
The Makino Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Kern ($5,000), Special Olympics of NJ Area-5 - Mighty Ducks ($5,000) and Safe Haven ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Makino Foundation?
The Makino Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from The Makino Foundation?
Submit a written request to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Makino Foundation's EIN?
The Makino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6036274. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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