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The Robert H Brethen Foundation

Dayton, Ohio  ·  EIN 311213173  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dayton, Ohio, The Robert H Brethen Foundation has awarded $1.3M across 60 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Dayton History. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$707K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$12.7M
Assets (FY2025)
60
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What The Robert H Brethen Foundation funds

The Robert H Brethen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, faith-based, health care, housing & homelessness, sports & recreation, and related causes.

Adult EducationFaith-BasedHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessSports & RecreationSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, low-income communities, youth pop.

childrenhomeless populationlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dayton History
DONATION
Dayton, OH$300K2018
Dayton History
DONATION
Dayton, OH$100K2018
Fort Sanders Foundation
DONATION TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
Knoxville, TN$100K2023

How to apply for funding from The Robert H Brethen Foundation

From The Robert H Brethen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Robert H Brethen Foundation

Does The Robert H Brethen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Robert H Brethen Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Robert H Brethen Foundation fund?
The Robert H Brethen Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Dayton History, Fort Sanders Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Robert H Brethen Foundation give in grants?
The Robert H Brethen Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $707K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.3M over 60 grants.
Where is The Robert H Brethen Foundation located?
The Robert H Brethen Foundation is based in Dayton, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311213173.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Robert H Brethen Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Robert H Brethen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.