The William Albers Foundation
The William Albers Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $46K.
The William Albers Foundation at a glance
In short: The William Albers Foundation gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $2.0M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,008,528
- +1538.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -93.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,008,528
- +26112.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,008,528
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The William Albers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Johnson Charitable Gift Fund ($2.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2020) to $2.0M (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Donor | $2,008,528 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $55,942 | $2,026,881 | $2,008,528 | 1 | $45,796 | $32,103 |
| 2020 | $1,971,024 | $86,049 | $145,234 | $122,600 | 16 | $63,863 | $128,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Albers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William Albers Foundation is led by Anna M. Kallaher, Trustee-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Anna M. Kallaher
Trustee-President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hogan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Leonard
Trustee-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Dornheggen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Harry Dornheggen III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeni Bonn Luken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Patricia Donnelly
Trustee-Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peggy Brewer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Leonard
Trustee-Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 William Albers Foundation
How much does The William Albers Foundation give each year?
The William Albers Foundation gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $123K across 16 grants.
Where does The William Albers Foundation operate?
The William Albers Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, Ohio.
How much is The William Albers Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The William Albers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The William Albers Foundation's EIN?
The William Albers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6023881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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