The Nehring Family Foundation
The Nehring Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $785K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $70K.
The Nehring Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nehring Family Foundation gave $36K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $784,833
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Nehring Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Lutheran High School ($6K). Together the top 6 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Nehring Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $66K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Lutheran High School Rocky River, OH | Restricted General Support | $6,000 |
| Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General Support | $6,000 |
| Laura's Home Cleveland, OH | Restricted General Support | $6,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General Support | $6,000 |
| Malachi House Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General Support | $6,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $784,833 | $81,927 | $60,512 | $36,000 | 6 | $49,012 | $70,427 | $55,636 |
| 2023 | $763,949 | $48,122 | $57,112 | $36,000 | 6 | $47,181 | $38,191 | $45,603 |
| 2022 | $773,333 | $41,715 | $71,332 | $42,000 | 6 | $57,096 | $27,479 | $45,042 |
| 2021 | $803,281 | $35,234 | $90,405 | $66,000 | 6 | $78,956 | $23,785 | $56,369 |
| 2020 | $860,052 | $125,024 | $54,240 | $33,000 | 6 | — | $115,090 | $55,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nehring Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nehring Family Foundation is led by Floyd A. Trouten, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Floyd A. Trouten
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda M. Rich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2024)
John Kedzior
Investment Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Linda M Rich (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Nehring Family Foundation
How much does The Nehring Family Foundation give each year?
The Nehring Family Foundation gave $36K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 6 grants.
What is The Nehring Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nehring Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nehring Family Foundation give grants?
The Nehring Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Does The Nehring Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nehring Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nehring Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nehring Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Lutheran High School ($6,000), Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church ($6,000) and Laura's Home ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nehring Family Foundation?
The Nehring Family Foundation reported $785K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (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.
What is The Nehring Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nehring Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1838148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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