Unnewehr Family Foundation
The Unnewehr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It made 104 grants totaling $2,892,508 in 2024, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
Unnewehr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Unnewehr Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 104 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,892,508
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 104
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,813
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $55,403,458
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Unnewehr Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request with a brief description of the charity and its requests. The filing names John R. Verkamp as the application contact and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: John R Verkamp
Mailing address: 5084 Wooster Rd Unit 100, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Phone: (513) 721-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Unnewehr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Zoo ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($65,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 195 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Ohio recipients (95%). The filing also reports shares for Missouri (2%), Kentucky (1%), Indiana (1%), and New York (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
Cities
How Unnewehr Family Foundation gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2023) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 104 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $275,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $200,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Rosemary's Babies Company Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| St Xavier High School Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $100,000 |
| Stepping Stones Center Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $70,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $65,000 |
| Camp Joy Foundation Clarksville, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
| Findley Market Cincinnati, OH | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit | $50,000 |
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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 | $55,403,458 | $6,957,966 | $3,965,162 | $2,892,508 | 104 | $3,357,064 | $6,462,589 | $3,121,027 |
| 2023 | $52,410,654 | $6,747,462 | $3,315,991 | $2,342,500 | 91 | $2,799,408 | $6,286,020 | $2,755,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Unnewehr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission or specific funding focus areas are stated. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose missions span areas such as health, education, youth services, conservation, food access, and housing. For example, the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation says its mission is to reduce cancer-related suffering and mortality through research funding, improved clinical care, and education. Accelerate Great Schools says it works to ensure every student in every Cincinnati neighborhood has access to a great school. The Little Miami Conservancy says its mission is to restore and protect the Little Miami State and National Scenic River.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 104 grants totaling $2,892,508. Grants ranged from $7 to $275,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest reported awards included $275,000 to Cincinnati Zoo, $250,000 to Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, $200,000 to Boys & Girls Club, and $100,000 each to Accelerate Great Schools, Rosemary’s Babies Company, and St. Xavier High School. The filing describes these grants as contributions to the recipients’ general funds, to be used as they see fit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr as president; John R. Verkamp as treasurer; Charles Verkamp and George Verkamp as vice presidents; and Stephanie Midkiff as secretary.
Unnewehr Family Foundation is led by Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr, President on every filing since 2022; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$83K (2023) → $95K (2024)
Charles Verkamp
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $95K (2024)
George Verkamp
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $95K (2024)
John R. Verkamp
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$83K (2023) → $95K (2024)
Stephanie Midkiff
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $95K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolotta C. Wider (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Crane III (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $95K, to Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Unnewehr Family Foundation
How much does Unnewehr Family Foundation give each year?
Unnewehr Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 104 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 91 grants.
What is Unnewehr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Unnewehr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,813, across 104 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Unnewehr Family Foundation give grants?
Unnewehr Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (83 grants), Newport, KY (3 grants), Milford, OH (2 grants) and Covington, KY (2 grants).
Does Unnewehr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Unnewehr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (104 of 104) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Unnewehr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Unnewehr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Zoo ($275,000), Cincinnati Cancer Foundation ($250,000) and Boys & Girls Club ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($65,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Unnewehr Family Foundation?
Unnewehr Family Foundation reported $55.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Unnewehr Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission or specific funding focus areas are stated. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose missions span areas such as health, education, youth services, conservation, food access, and housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Unnewehr Family Foundation?
Submit a written request with a brief description of the charity and its requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Unnewehr Family Foundation's EIN?
Unnewehr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4782817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Unnewehr Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/unnewehr-family-foundation-morg_d31e33324db64708a37629218e6a5290
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