How much funding does The Kettering Fund Grant Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for The Kettering Fund Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for The Kettering Fund Grant Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Request Summaries for any of the following purposes are rarely considered; Religious organizations for religious purposes; Individual public elementary or secondary schools or public school districts; Foreign-based or foreign-purpose organizations; Local chapters of national organizations; Multi-year grants; Grants or loans to individuals; Tickets, advertising or sponsorships of fundraising events.

The Kettering Fund Grant Program

Kettering Family Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Fiscal sponsorships will be accepted, but only under special circumstances.

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.cfketteringfamilies.com/philanthropy/fund)._
Only one application may be submitted to The Kettering Family Foundation/Kettering Fund Ohio during a twelve-month period

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Request Summaries for any of the following purposes are rarely considered
Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposes
Not eligible: Individual public elementary or secondary schools or public school districts
Not eligible: Foreign-based or foreign-purpose organizations
Not eligible: Local chapters of national organizations
Not eligible: Multi-year grants
Not eligible: Grants or loans to individuals
Not eligible: Tickets, advertising or sponsorships of fundraising events
Not eligible: Efforts to carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation
Not eligible: Activities of 509(a)(3) Type III Supporting Organization

Overview

The Kettering Fund Grant Program

The Kettering Fund was founded July 1, 1958 by Charles F. Kettering, renowned inventor, businessman and philanthropist. The mission of The Kettering Fund is to support scientific, medical, social and educational studies and research carried on within the State of Ohio. The Fund’s Distribution Committees meet biannually (May and November) to determine funding recommendations to the trustees of The Kettering Family Foundation.

Primary Areas of Support:

Arts, Culture and Humanities
Education
Environment
Health/Medical
Human 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 to The Kettering Family Foundation/Kettering Fund Ohio during a twelve-month period.

Ineligibility

Request Summaries for any of the following purposes are rarely considered.
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Individual public elementary or secondary schools or public school districts
Foreign-based or foreign-purpose organizations
Local chapters of national organizations
Multi-year grants
Grants or loans to individuals
Tickets, advertising or sponsorships of fundraising events
Efforts to carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation
Activities of 509(a)(3) Type III Supporting Organization.

What Kettering Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 164
Total given: $7.1M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $2,500–$500K

By dollars: Ohio 45%, Colorado 14%, New York 14%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Dayton, OH; New York, NY.
29% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Children's Research Institute (CRI) · Washington, DC

Urea cycle disorders consortium

$500K
Dayton Society of Natural History · Dayton, OH

A river runs through us: transforming daytons museum of natural history

$250K
The New School · New York, NY

The vlc studio

$250K
Zoological Society of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH

Elephant trek: the final stretch

$250K
Antioch College · Yellow Springs, OH

Meaningful work: securing antioch colleges national place in higher education

$200K