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Rita Barbour Kern Foundation

Toledo, Ohio  ·  EIN 464475109  ·  Private foundation

Based in Toledo, Ohio, Rita Barbour Kern Foundation has awarded $4.9M across 16 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Toledo Museum of Art. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$986K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.0M
Total assets
16
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Rita Barbour Kern Foundation funds

Rita Barbour Kern Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rita Barbour Kern Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Toledo Museum of Art
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$765K2022
Toledo Museum of Art
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$730K2024
Toledo Museum of Art
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$575K2023
Toledo Museum of Art
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$566K2020
Toledo Orchestra Association
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$550K2023
Toledo Orchestra Association
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$540K2024
Toledo Orchestra Association
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$400K2020
Toledo Orchestra Association
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$384K2022
Toledo Museum of Art
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$140K2018
Toledo Museum of Art
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$120K2017
Toledo Orchestra Association
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$60K2018
Toledo Orchestra Association
Gift to qualified charitable organization pursuant to the terms of the Foundation
Toledo, OH$50K2017
Dorset Village Library
Gift to qualified charitable organizatio pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.
Dorset, VT$20K2020
Dorset Village Library
Gift to qualified charitable organizatio pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.
Dorset, VT$15K2024
Dorset Village Library
Gift to qualified charitable organizatio pursuant to the terms of the Foundation.
Dorset, VT$10K2022

Rita Barbour Kern Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$170K
2018$200K
2020$986K
2022$1.2M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Rita Barbour Kern Foundation

Rita Barbour Kern Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Rita Barbour Kern Foundation

Does Rita Barbour Kern Foundation accept grant applications?
Rita Barbour Kern Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Rita Barbour Kern Foundation fund?
Rita Barbour Kern Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Museum of Art. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Rita Barbour Kern Foundation give in grants?
Rita Barbour Kern Foundation reported $986K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.9M over 16 grants.
Where is Rita Barbour Kern Foundation located?
Rita Barbour Kern Foundation is based in Toledo, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464475109.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rita Barbour Kern Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Rita Barbour Kern Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.