The R C Durr Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Covington, KY EIN: 61-1249998 Website

The R.C. Durr Foundation Inc is a private philanthropic organization established in September 1993 and permanently endowed upon the death of founder R.C. Durr in May 2007. Based in Crescent Springs, Kentucky, the foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Northern Kentucky through strategic grantmaking focused on education, social services, and community development.

Key facts about The R C Durr Foundation Inc

EIN: 61-1249998
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $4,743,684
Grants made (2024): 136
Average grant: $34,880
Median grant: $14,885
New grantees (estimate): 19% first-time grantees (26 of 136, 2024)
Total assets: $86,247,577
Primary geography: Kentucky (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Rolling basis year-round via online application portal. Full details ↓
Deadline: Rolling

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The R C Durr Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The R C Durr Foundation Inc's 136 itemized 2024 grants were Kentucky (86%) and Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (36 grants), Cincinnati, OH (21 grants), Florence, KY (10 grants) and Newport, KY (6 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is The R C Durr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

19%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 26 of 136 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $59K; repeat grants $29K. How we count

Medians: $25K first-time, $11K repeat.

72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$86.2M

+3.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.7M

+22.6% YoY

Grant Count

136

+7.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$35K

+13.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The R C Durr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation prioritizes organizations that focus on:

Education
Social services
Community development activities that increase quality of life in the larger Northern Kentucky region

Secondary consideration is given to public healthcare in the same geographic area.

The foundation particularly favors new or innovative projects and programs that:

Are measurable with stated goals and objectives
Demonstrate effectiveness, innovation, or great potential for such
Serve as models for others
Demonstrate collaboration
Can eventually become self-supporting or show evidence of long-term viability and impact

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$1,000 - $500,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's geographic focus is the larger Northern Kentucky region, defined as the following 12 counties:

Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $4.1M (86%)

Ohio $641K (14%)

Share of all 136 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Kentucky Ohio

Cities

CovingtonCincinnatiFlorenceNewportLexingtonMaysvilleFalmouthEdgewoodCarrolltonFort MitchellHighland HeightsBurlingtonCynthianaWarsawMount OlivetAugustaBrooksvilleDry RidgeOwentonWilliamstown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

$86.2 million (2024)
$85.9 million (2023)

Annual Activity (2024):

Revenue: $8.05 million
Expenses: $5.58 million
Net Income: $2.47 million
Total Liabilities: $0

Annual Activity (2023):

Annual Grants: $3.87 million
Total Assets: $85.9 million

Historical Impact: Since 2007, the foundation has distributed more than $25 million across over 1,100 grants to improve the quality of life in Northern Kentucky.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$86,247,577	$83,776,120	$85,866,236
Revenue	$8,053,145	$2,652,727	$4,400,322
Expenses	$5,581,688	$4,742,843	$6,671,673
Qualifying Distributions	$4,982,336	$4,087,493	$6,122,632
Net Investment Income	$7,453,794	$1,997,327	$3,851,271
Distributable Amount	$4,777,332	$4,516,246	$4,870,457

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

635 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The R C Durr Foundation Inc

Foundation

R. C. Durr Foundation Grant

The R C Durr Foundation Inc

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kentucky 4-H Foundation ($361,700), Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance Cora ($250,000), Northern Kentucky Port Authority ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KENTUCKY 4-H FOUNDATION Lexington, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$361,700
CINCINNATI OFF-ROAD ALLIANCE CORA Covington, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250,000
NORTHERN KENTUCKY PORT AUTHORITY Fort Mitchell, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250,000
KINCAID REGIONAL THEATRE Falmouth, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$202,210
KENTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER - SIMON KENTON STATUE Covington, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$162,428
FIESTA NKY INC Florence, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$151,700
POINTARC OF NKY Covington, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$150,000
HARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Cynthiana, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$142,855
KENTON COUNTY FISCAL COURT Covington, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$125,000
FAMILY NURTURING CENTER Florence, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$104,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Wilbert L. Ziegler — President & CEO

Wilbert Ziegler has served as an officer and director of the Foundation since its founding in 1993. He is President and senior member of Ziegler & Schneider, P.S.C. law firm located in Northern Kentucky. A lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and long-time friend and associate of R.C. Durr, he has been involved in numerous civic and charitable endeavors in the region, including service on the boards of BAWAC, Inc., New Perceptions, Inc., the University of Cincinnati, Inc., Thomas More University, the Northern Kentucky Independent Health District, and as a board member and past president of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Robert C. Ziegler — Secretary

Robert W. Zapp — Vice President

The foundation operates with a three-member board that meets quarterly to review applications.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wilbert L Ziegler	President	10	$200,000
Robert C Ziegler	Secretary	1	$15,000
Robert W Zapp	Vice President	1	$9,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The R C Durr Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation prioritizes organizations that focus on: • **Education** • **Social services** • **Community development activities** that increase quality of life in the larger Northern Kentucky region Secondary consideration is given to **public healthcare** in the same geographic area. The foundation particularly favors new or innovative projects and programs that: • Are measurable with stated goals and objectives • Demonstrate effectiveness, innovation, or great potential for such • Serve as…

How do I apply for a grant from The R C Durr Foundation Inc?

Rolling basis year-round via online application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does The R C Durr Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation's geographic focus is the larger Northern Kentucky region, defined as the following 12 counties: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson

What size grants does The R C Durr Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The R C Durr Foundation Inc awarded 136 grants totaling $4.7M — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The R C Durr Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The R C Durr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.