Helping Our Communities When It Matters Most
The Mark and Susan Grimme Family Foundation supports organizations that provide meaningful assistance to individuals and families in the communities where we live, work and play.
Who We Are
The Mark and Susan Grimme Family Foundation was created to give back to the communities that have played an important role in our lives.
Through thoughtful charitable support, the foundation partners with organizations working directly with individuals and families facing everyday challenges.
Our goal is simple: support good work already happening in our community.
CORE VALUES
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We prioritize the communities where our families live, work and connect.
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We approach every opportunity to give with empathy and respect for the people being served.
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We support organizations that are creating real, visible change in everyday lives.
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Our resources are used carefully to support work that makes a tangible difference.
❊ Testimonials
Community Impact Story
“On behalf of the hundreds of low-income single moms referred to the Samaritan Car Care Clinic each year for help, I offer a huge thank you for your donation. Please know that we will stretch your wonderful donation to help as many families as possible.”
— Bruce Kintner
Director, Samaritan Car Care Clinic
Organizations We Support
These organizations provide essential services that improve the lives of individuals and families throughout our community.
Our Story Begins Here
Our Mission
The Mark and Sue Grimme Family Foundation’s primary mission is to provide funds to qualifying organizations that assist with short-term needs that directly improve the lives of individuals in the communities where the directors live, work and play.
Our Story
Founded in {YEAR}, The foundation was established as a way to support the communities that have supported our family.
Over time, we recognized the incredible work being done by local organizations helping individuals and families facing everyday challenges.
The foundation exists to support those organizations and help their efforts go further.
We believe meaningful impact begins in the communities where we live, work, and play.
Our Focus
The foundation focuses on supporting organizations creating meaningful impact in the communities where our families live, work and connect.
Our giving is intentionally local and community focused.
Alignment
Organizations seeking alignment with the foundation should carefully review our mission before reaching out.
We are generally most aligned with organizations that:
• Serve communities in the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area
• Provide direct support to individuals and families
• Demonstrate meaningful community impact
❊ FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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The foundation does not maintain a formal grant application process at this time.
Organizations seeking alignment with our mission are welcome to reach out through the contact page.
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We primarily support organizations providing direct assistance to individuals and families within the communities where we live, work and connect.
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Our giving is intentionally local and focused primarily on the Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky – Indiana Tri-State region.
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Not directly. The foundation supports individuals through partnerships with local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations already serving community needs.
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The foundation is community-focused and does not support organizations with political affiliations.
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Funding decisions are based on alignment with the foundation's mission, demonstrated community impact, and the nonprofit's ability to directly support individuals and families.
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Organizations may reach out through the contact form with a brief overview of their work and the community impact they are creating. Contact Us →
Contact the Foundation
For general inquiries or to introduce your organization, please contact the foundation using the form below.
