Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc

FT WRIGHT, KY EIN: 61-1108902

Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1986, based in Ft Wright, Kentucky. The foundation operates as a solely grant-making entity with no paid staff, relying on a board of directors to oversee its philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.1M

+6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$723K

+6.7% YoY

Grant Count

+2.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+4.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $791K 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's primary giving focuses on:

Human services
Education
Roman Catholic organizations

Grantmaking

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

Grant Range

$5,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky and the surrounding region, with a particular focus on the Northern Kentucky area.

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $3.2M (89%)

Ohio $134K (4%)

New York $53K (1%)

Virginia $38K (1%)

District of Columbia $30K (1%)

Florida $30K (1%)

Michigan $30K (1%)

Massachusetts $25K (1%)

+4 more states

States

Alaska Alabama District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan New York Ohio South Carolina Virginia

Cities

Ann ArborArlingtonBlue AshBrooklynBurlingtonChicagoCincinnatiCoconut CreekCold SpringCovingtonEdgewoodEminenceErlangerFairbanksFlorenceFront RoyalFt MitchellFt ThomasFt WrightGilbertsville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total assets: $10,414,819
Total revenues: $958,892
Total expenses: $776,458
Investment income and dividends: $245,855
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,069,478	$10,414,819	$10,232,385
Revenue	$1,501,611	$958,892	$794,652
Expenses	$846,952	$776,458	$792,187
Qualifying Distributions	$723,000	$677,500	$699,413
Net Investment Income	$1,389,788	$869,954	$720,894
Distributable Amount	$790,571	$651,682	$648,812

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

211 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Catherine Mission Fund ($310,000), The Point Arc of Nky ($50,000), St Agnes Church ($32,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN VALUES ARLINGTON, VA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
ASSURANCE FOR LIFE LEXINGTON, KY	GENERAL FUND	$2,500
AUL INC WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
CARE NET PREGNANCY SVC N KY COLD SPRING, KY	GENERAL FUND	$15,000
CARMEL MANOR INC FT THOMAS, KY	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
CARMELITES OF MARY IMMACULATE LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NORTHERN ALASKA FAIRBANKS, AK	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
CENTRAL YMCA CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
CHILDRENS HOME OF NKY COVINGTON, KY	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
COVINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PARK HILLS, KY	GENERAL FUND	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by three directors, all serving without compensation:

Gerald L Zembrodt, Director-President
John A Zembrodt, Director-Secretary/Treasurer
Joseph S Zembrodt, Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GERALD L ZEMBRODT	DIR-PRESIDENT	2	—
JOHN A ZEMBRODT	DIR-SEC/TREAS	2	—
JOSEPH S ZEMBRODT	DIRECTOR	2	—

Contact Information

Address: 34 Augusta Ave, Ft Wright, KY 41011-3604
Telephone: 513-550-0018
EIN: 61-1108902

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Human services • Education • Roman Catholic organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 43 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $310,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Diocesan Catholic Children's Home: $18,000 • New Perceptions: $10,000 • Carmelites of Mary Immaculate: $10,000 • EWTN Publishing: $3,000 **Application Process:** The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.

Where does Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky and the surrounding region, with a particular focus on the Northern Kentucky area.

What size grants does Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc awarded 43 grants totaling $723K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $791K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Zembrodt Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1108902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.