The Raymond and Rita Foos Family

Private foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 31-1529311

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $145,300 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Ohio.

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family at a glance

In short: The Raymond and Rita Foos Family gave $145K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$145,300
+45.3% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
17
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$8,547
+45.3% vs 2024
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$1,465,046
-1.5% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
Primary geography
Ohio (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to The Raymond and Rita Foos Family

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 2523 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 309-3676

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Raymond and Rita Foos Family funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Achievement Centercamp Cheerful: $55KAchievement CentercampCheerful$55KBoys & Girls Club of Greater: $10KBoys & Girls Club of Greater$10KMercy Neighborhood Ministries: $10KMercy Neighborhood Ministries$10KPrice Hill Will: $10KPrice Hill Will$10KYouth Challenge: $10KYouth Challenge$10KCommunity Care Free Medical Clinics: $9KCommunity Care Free MedicalClinics$9KArts Impact: $8KArts Impact$8KCenter for Courageous Kids: $8KCenter for Courageous Kids$8KFriends of the Children SF Bay Area: $5KFriends of the Children SF BayArea$5KProvidence House: $5KProvidence House$5K

The largest 2025 recipient was Achievement Centercamp Cheerful ($55K). Together the top 10 received $129K.

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

100<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 101 (99%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Ohio: 90% was directed to recipients in Ohio, 5% to Kentucky, 4% to California, and 1% to New Jersey. Listed Ohio recipients include organizations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Strongsville, Toledo, Westlake, and other Ohio communities.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

Cities

CincinnatiClevelandPoint Pleasant BeachScottsvilleWalnut CreekWestlakeBrunswickBrooklyn HeightsNaplesStowStrongsvilleAtlantaFerndaleHighland HillsSan FranciscoBeachwoodCenterburgColumbusHoustonImmokalee

Is The Raymond and Rita Foos Family open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $32K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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

$0$50K$100K$150K19 grants2020 24 grants2021 22 grants2022 21 grants2023 17 grants2024 17 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $145K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Achievement Centercamp Cheerful Strongsville, OHProvide Camp with Recreation Activit$55,000
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati, OHTo Provide Funds to Support a Safe$10,000
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Cincinnati, OHTo Help Individuals Maximize$10,000
Price Hill Will Cincinnati, OHTo Support Revitalization of Price H$10,000
Youth Challenge Westlake, OHBring Together Young People with PHY$10,000
Community Care Free Medical Clinics Toledo, OHProvide Free Quality Healthcare$8,500
Arts Impact Cleveland, OHTo Support Arts Education$8,300
Center for Courageous Kids Scottsville, KYTo Support Year-Round Medical Camp$7,500
Friends of the Children SF Bay Area San Francisco, CAImpact Generational Change by Empowe$5,000
Providence House Cleveland, OHChild Abuse Prevention$5,000
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Raymond and Rita Foos Family?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$1,465,046$157,473$178,998$145,30017$147,175$82,228$133,314
2024$1,486,854$97,670$128,825$100,00017$100,600$29,175$121,478
2023$1,559,791$162,425$147,133$120,30021$122,325$141,436$100,334
2022$1,448,456$105,181$127,838$102,00022$103,696$28,550$101,228
2021$1,568,124$116,507$113,622$87,00024$88,637$72,528$106,198
2020$933,854$132,669$84,062$56,00019—$61,426$85,373

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond and Rita Foos Family reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2025 — 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 available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions span recreation, health care, neighborhood revitalization, arts education, child and family support, and services for people with disabilities. For example, Youth Challenge says it brings young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers together through adapted sports, recreation, and social growth activities. Arts Impact says it uses the arts to help children learn, create, explore, and grow. Providence House says it protects at-risk children and supports families through crisis to help end child abuse and neglect.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $145,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $55,000 to Achievement Center Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, Ohio, for camp recreation activities. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati, Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Price Hill Will, and Youth Challenge; $8,500 to Community Care Free Medical Clinics; and $8,300 to Arts Impact.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Kevin Foos as president, Brian Foos as treasurer, and Karen Testa as secretary.

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family is led by Kevin Foos, President An since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Kevin Foos

    President An

    Vice President → President An, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Foos

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Testa

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Michael Sherman (2020–2023) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Raymond and Rita Foos Family

How much does The Raymond and Rita Foos Family give each year?

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family gave $145K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 17 grants.

What is The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's typical grant size?

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,547, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Raymond and Rita Foos Family that year got $32K on average.

Where does The Raymond and Rita Foos Family give grants?

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants) and Cleveland, OH (4 grants).

Does The Raymond and Rita Foos Family give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's largest grantees?

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's largest 2025 grantees include Achievement Centercamp Cheerful ($55,000), Boys & Girls Club of Greater ($10,000) and Mercy Neighborhood Ministries ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Raymond and Rita Foos Family?

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Raymond and Rita Foos Family fund?

The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions span recreation, health care, neighborhood revitalization, arts education, child and family support, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond and Rita Foos Family?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's EIN?

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1529311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does The Raymond and Rita Foos Family 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.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Connor Foundation

Hunting Valley, OH

The Connor Foundation funds health and wellness, nature preservation, education, and the arts, with a focus on Northeast Ohio while also considering organizations elsewhere working in these areas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,400 to $500,000, with a median of $100,000. It welcomes grant applications in any format and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$41.1M

Grants

9

Total Given

$1.2M

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Assets

$594.3M

Grants

1

Total Given

$101.4M

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.

Assets

$1.9M

Grants

41

Total Given

$25.6M

The Helen F & Louis Stolier Family Foundation

Beachwood, OH

The Helen F & Louis Stolier Family Foundation supports a range of charitable, educational, religious, scientific, public-safety, and animal-protection activities, including scholarships, food distribution, animal care, and arts and education programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000, and must have a direct relationship with Northeast Ohio; nearly all funding went to Ohio recipients. The filing describes applications by written request, so unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$2.2M

Grants

81

Total Given

$167K

The Louise H & David S Ingalls Fdn

Shaker Heights, OH

The Louise H. & David S. Ingalls Foundation funds public charities working in areas including the environment, arts and culture, education, and health, with most of its giving going to Ohio. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $30,000. It does not describe an open unsolicited application process: trustees respond to organizations they wish to pursue, and forms are provided as appropriate.

Assets

$40.3M

Grants

45

Total Given

$2.7M

The Fortney Foundation

North Olmsted, OH

The Fortney Foundation supports organizations working in health, food assistance, arts, education, animal welfare, and humanitarian relief, with most recent grant dollars going to Ohio and Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.7M

Grants

21

Total Given

$88K

More similar funders

More Funders in Ohio

Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Raymond and Rita Foos Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-raymond-and-rita-foos-family-morg_88efc2fee6e140baaef8e351d6b28884

BibTeX
@misc{grantable_311529311_2026,
  author       = {{Grantable}},
  title        = {{The Raymond and Rita Foos Family funder profile}},
  howpublished = {GrantGraph},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-raymond-and-rita-foos-family-morg_88efc2fee6e140baaef8e351d6b28884},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-25. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}

The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.

Figures come from The Raymond and Rita Foos Family's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

The Raymond and Rita Foos Family down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?