The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Co is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2022 filing reports grants to organizations, primarily in the greater Cincinnati area. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO at a glance
In short: The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO gave $1.0M across 126 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 37% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,026,000
- +8.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 126
- +2.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $8,143
- +5.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,656,758
- -7.7% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (46 of 125, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing listed Fifth Third Bank as the contact and a letter as the required form and materials. It said the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that recipients would be primarily located in the greater Cincinnati area. These are historical filing instructions, not current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed in the 2022 filing; this is historical information, not a current deadline.
- Deadline
- None was listed in the 2022 filing; this is historical information, not a current deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Fifth Third Bank
Mailing address: 38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090 Hb, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 534-5749
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Depaul Cristo Rey High School ($40K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
366 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 366 grants of 366 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing stated that recipients would be primarily located in the greater Cincinnati area. In that year, 95% of grant dollars went to organizations in Ohio, 3% to Kentucky, and 1% each to Virginia and Indiana; the filing also reported 0% for Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 126 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 46 of 125 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 58% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $877K (2020) to $1.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 126 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul Cristo Rey High School Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $25,000 |
| SPCA of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| People Working Cooperatively Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Starfire Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Taft Museum Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati May Festival Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Artworks Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Milford, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,656,758 | $260,205 | $1,231,347 | $1,026,000 | 126 | $1,026,750 | $226,554 | $957,973 |
| 2021 | $12,630,562 | $1,662,584 | $1,123,066 | $949,500 | 123 | $952,599 | $1,485,096 | $1,061,445 |
| 2020 | $12,082,246 | $313,736 | $1,026,647 | $877,000 | 117 | — | $276,637 | $892,773 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO reported a distributable amount of $958K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to “seek and share in inspiration,” while Adventure Crew connects city teens to nature through outdoor adventures. People Working Cooperatively says it performs critical home repairs and services so low-income homeowners can remain safely and independently in their homes. Other 2022 grantees included organizations working on hunger, homelessness, arts and culture, and housing, as described in their own mission statements.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 126 grants totaling $1,026,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $40,000 to DePaul Cristo Rey High School for program support. Other notable grants included $25,000 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and $20,000 each to SPCA of Cincinnati, People Working Cooperatively, St. Vincent de Paul, Starfire, the Taft Museum, Cincinnati May Festival, ArtWorks, Cincinnati Nature Center, and Adventure Crew. These grants were reported for 2022; no later filing is on record.
Deadline: None was listed in the 2022 filing; this is historical information, not a current deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed James H Brun of Fifth Third Bank and Joseph Rouse of Fifth Third Bank as trustees.
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James H Brun CO Fifth Third Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2022)
Joseph Rouse CO Fifth Third Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $10K, to James H Brun Co Fifth Third Bank (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO
How much does The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO give each year?
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO gave $1.0M across 126 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $950K across 123 grants.
What is The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's typical grant size?
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,143, across 126 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO give grants?
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (101 grants), Columbus, OH (4 grants), Milford, OH (2 grants) and Blue Ash, OH (2 grants).
Does The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 126 grants with a stated purpose on The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (126 grants).
Who are The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's largest grantees?
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's largest 2022 grantees include Depaul Cristo Rey High School ($40,000), Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($25,000) and SPCA of Cincinnati ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO?
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $958K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to “seek and share in inspiration,” while Adventure Crew connects city teens to nature through outdoor adventures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO?
The 2022 filing listed Fifth Third Bank as the contact and a letter as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's EIN?
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1409317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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