Kettering Family Foundation Grant

Kettering Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kettering Family Foundation
Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Summary

The Kettering Family Foundation, established in 1956, supports diverse charitable activities across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and human services. Applicants must have a valid 501(c)(3) status and discuss proposals with foundation staff before applying. Only one application is allowed per year, and specific exclusions apply, such as for religious purposes and individual grants. The foundation emphasizes meaningful community impact, making it a vital resource for eligible organizations.

Overview

NOTE: The funder strongly recommends that you contact the Foundation’s office to discuss your proposed program before you start the application process. About Us The Kettering Family Foundation was founded by Eugene W. Kettering, son of Charles F. Kettering, and his wife Virginia W. Kettering in 1956. Today, the Foundation supports a broad range of charitable activities of interest to the Board of Trustees, which is composed of members of the Kettering Family. Application Process All prospective applicants to the Kettering Family Foundation must communicate their interest in applying and discuss their proposal with Foundation personnel prior to initiating the application process. The Kettering Family Foundation (KFF) will consider activities in the following categories: Primary Areas of Support: Arts, Culture and HumanitiesEducationEnvironmentHealth/MedicalHuman Services/Public & Society Benefit

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that are not units of government or affiliated with a religious organization must have a current 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS. Fiscal sponsorships will be accepted, but only under special circumstances.Only one application may be submitted during a twelve-month period.

Ineligibility

Request Summaries for any of the following purposes are rarely considered without the endorsement of a Kettering Family Foundation trustee.Religious organizations for religious purposesIndividual public elementary or secondary schools or public school districtsCapital constructionForeign-based or foreign-purpose organizationsLocal chapters of national organizationsMulti-year grantsTravel expensesEvent sponsorshipRequest Summaries will not be accepted for any of the following purposes.Grants or loans to individualsTickets, advertising or sponsorships of fundraising eventsEfforts to carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislationActivities of 509(a)(3) Type III Supporting Organization