Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • The Foundation supports programs which benefit children, generally through high school age, in the Greater Cincinnati area (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana).

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • In most cases, an organization must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of a request before it is eligible to reapply.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The Foundation will not provide continuing operational support for any grantee.
  • Not eligible: The Foundation does not normally assume a major portion of any amount being solicited.
  • Not eligible: Emergency requests are not favored unless they involve disaster and human suffering.

Overview

Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant, administered by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, focuses on enhancing the health, education, cultural experiences, and social welfare of children in the Greater Cincinnati area. With a commitment to supporting programs for children through high school, the foundation seeks to foster vibrant communities by connecting with nonprofits dedicated to improving quality of life. The foundation emphasizes the importance of generous contributions to create lasting change in the region.

Overview

Building Thriving Communities Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s mission is to connect generous people with trusted nonprofits to create a vibrant tri-state region where every person has a fair opportunity to thrive. As the region's leading community foundation, it’s our role to act as a partner, funder, and connector – creating trusted relationships with generous people, nonprofits and community stakeholders to improve quality of life across the region. Since 1963, we have been inspired by your passion and generosity – it fuels our work. Together, we’re making investments in arts and culture, education, housing affordability, health care, job creation, environmental sustainability, human services and more. Your unwavering commitment to our community is making a lasting difference. Purpose of The Andrew Jergens Foundation The Foundation’s prime interest is the health, education, cultural experiences and social welfare of children in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must have an IRS determination as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.The Foundation supports programs which benefit children, generally through high school age, in the Greater Cincinnati area (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana).  In most cases, an organization must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of a request before it is eligible to reapply.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not provide continuing operational support for any grantee. The Foundation does not normally assume a major portion of any amount being solicited.Emergency requests are not favored unless they involve disaster and human suffering.

What The Greater Cincinnati Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,408
Total given
$184.42M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,050–$46.12M
  • By dollars: Ohio 38%, Virginia 29%, District of Columbia 12%. Top recipient cities: Cincinnati, OH; Washington, DC; New York, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Nature Conservancy Inc National · Arlington, VA

    Programatic support

    $46.12M

  • Conservation International Foundation · Washington, DC

    Programatic support

    $10.97M

  • Charities Aid Foundation of America · Alexandria, VA

    Programatic support

    $4.2M

  • United Way of Greater Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH

    Programatic support

    $4.13M

  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation · Portland, OR

    Programatic support

    $4.07M

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitseducationyouth-programsartshealth-disparities

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