Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH

Patricia Kisker Foundation

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Typical grant size
$25K – $25K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
25
Repeat grantees
7
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesACCEPTS LETTERS OF INQUIRY FROM 10/1-12/31.
ContactTHE KISKER FOUNDATION 53 BANK NA · 5135347001
MaterialsCALL MAIN PHONE NUMBER FOR AN ONLINE LINK TO APPLY
RestrictionsGIFTS AND GRANTS TO QUALIFIED IRC 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Fifth Third Bank N a
TRUSTEE
$104K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
55
Total grants awarded
$1.6M
Total amount
$29K
Average grant
$150K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$400K
6 grants
2023
$355K
14 grants
2022
$315K
14 grants
2021
$385K
16 grants
2020
$150K
5 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · OH · ≈ likely match
$250K
2 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$175K
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
3 grants · OH
$175K
3 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$75K
3 grants · OH · ≈ likely match
$75K
3 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$75K
3 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$75K
The Salvation Army
3 grants · OH
$65K
American National Red Cross
2 grants · OH
$60K
Cincinnati Art Museum
2 grants · OH
$50K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Cincinnati Museum Center
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2024
$150K
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
ANNUAL FUND
OH · TY 2024
$125K
University of Cincinnati Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP
OH · TY 2024
$50K
Beech Acres Parenting Center
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Glad House Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Cincinnati Art Museum
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2024
$25K
University of Cincinnati Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP
OH · TY 2023
$50K
American National Red Cross
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$35K
Clovernook Center for the Blind
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Glad House Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
KY · TY 2023
$25K
The Salvation Army
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Freestore Foodbank Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Cincinnati Art Museum
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Diocesan Catholic Childrens Home Inc
ANNUAL FUND
KY · TY 2023
$25K
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
American National Red Cross- Dayton
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Axis Teen Centers
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$10K
Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2023
$10K
University of Cincinnati Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP
OH · TY 2022
$50K
Mayo Home for Youth Development
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Clovernook Center for the Blind
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Upspring
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
City Gospel Mission
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Cincinnati Golden Gloves for Youth
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Partnership for Innovation in Education
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Tender Mercies
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Cincinnati Museum Center
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Beech Acres Parenting Center
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$25K
The Salvation Army
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$20K
Make a Wish Foundation of
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2022
$10K
Christian Children's Fund
CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2022
$5K
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief
CONTRIBUTION
GA · TY 2022
$5K
University of Cincinnati Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP
OH · TY 2021
$50K
Cincinnati Museum Association
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
Glad House Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
American National Red Cross
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
Freestore Foodbank Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
Beech Acres Parenting Center
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
Clovernook Center for the Blind
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
City Gospel Mission
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
Cincinnati Arts Association
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$25K
The Salvation Army
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$20K
Stepping Stones Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$20K
Lighthouse Youth Services Inc
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$20K
Cincinnati Fire Museum
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$15K
Cincy Stories
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
OH · TY 2021
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.