How to apply
Please contact the foundation Contact: Hatton Foundation, C/O Ignite Philanthropy, Cincinnati, Oh, 5133811848, KMORRIS@IGNITEPHILANTHROPY.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Foundation's focus is on civic & arts programs, faith- based programs, homeless/poverty programs, medical & health organizations, programs for people with special needs and their families, sports and youth development programs, and veterans.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 69 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nuxhall Foundation IncFairfield, OH | Center for hope/matching grant | $330K |
| University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH | Freeman center expansion | $250K |
| Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH | General support-procamps sponsorship | $150K |
| Impact Autism Foundation IncCincinnati, OH | Impact autism | $150K |
| Inspiring Purpose Day Program IncCincinnati, OH | Capital campaign-operational growth | $100K |
| Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZ | In memory of charlie kirk | $100K |
| Found VillageCincinnati, OH | Launch2independence grant | $60K |
| Cincinnati Blue Line FoundationCincinnati, OH | Chilren in trauma intervention camp | $50K |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncMason, OH | Support for light the night--peter | $50K |
| Inspiration Studios IncHamilton, OH | Inclusive wellness | $45K |
| Talbert HouseCincinnati, OH | Sponsor 2024 & 25 fatherhood events | $40K |
| Pillar of FireCincinnati, OH | Gen'l support/star 93.3 golf classic | $30K |
| Bloc Ministries IncCincinnati, OH | General support bloc louisville | $25K |
| Kentucky 4-H FoundationLexington, KY | Emerald gala sponsorship | $25K |
| ProkidsCincinnati, OH | Support building blocks progam | $25K |
| The Nuxhall Foundation IncFairfield, OH | The miracle ball | $25K |
| Tim Tebow Foundation IncJacksonville, FL | Anti-human trafficking & child explo | $25K |
| US Conference of Catholic BishopsCincinnati, OH | Hatton foundation scholarship | $22K |
| Anthony Munoz FoundationCincinnati, OH | Hall of fame event & general support | $20K |
| Bracken County High SchoolBrooksville, KY | Bracken co hs baseball&volleyba prog | $20K |
| Batavia H S Alumni AssociationBatavia, OH | Scholarships | $15K |
| Stepping Stones IncCincinnati, OH | The great bloom for stepping stones | $15K |
| Childrens Home of Cincinnati Ohio ICincinnati, OH | General support | $13K |
| Bethany House Services IncCincinnati, OH | General support | $10K |
| Breakthrough T1d Southern & Central Oh ChapterCincinnati, OH | Cincinnatians of the year gala | $10K |
| FIRST Church of Jesus ChristHamilton, OH | General support | $10K |
| Hospice of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | Sponsorship of hoedown for hospice | $10K |
| Inspiration Studios IncHamilton, OH | General support | $10K |
| Kyle Swanson Legacy FundCincinnati, OH | Be the light event | $10K |
| Linden Grove SchoolCincinnati, OH | Neurodiversity affirming mental heal | $10K |
| Mariemont Legacy FoundationCincinnati, OH | General support | $10K |
| Milford Christian ChurchBrooksville, KY | Christmas shop | $10K |
| Neurofit Gym IncHamilton, OH | General support | $10K |
| Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH | Dual support-25th anniv gala/fall ev | $10K |
| Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH | Add'l 2025 gfit award at ovv gala | $10K |
| Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH | 2026 events sponsorship | $10K |
| Pregancy Center PlusCincinnati, OH | General support | $10K |
| Robinson Co 4-H CouncilMount Olivet, KY | Robertson co 4-h trap shooting mach | $10K |
| Samaritans PurseBoone, NC | General support | $10K |
| Society of St Vincent DepaulCincinnati, OH | Retrofittings gala | $10K |
| Valley View FoundationMilford, OH | Grow to give garden | $10K |
| Valley View FoundationMilford, OH | Seed purchase | $10K |
| Tried & True Parenting IncMason, OH | Alumni connect & training events | $9,300 |
| Tried & True Parenting IncMason, OH | General support | $7,500 |
| Lebanon Athletic BoostersLebanon, OH | General support | $5,500 |
| A Caring Place Phc IncCincinnati, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Association of the US ArmyCincinnati, OH | Support operation christmas cheer | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Pipe Band Club IncCincinnati, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Global Service NetworkApex, NC | Student venture program/keith ray | $5,000 |
| Hamilton County SPCACincinnati, OH | Military pet parent dog training cou | $5,000 |
| Hope's ClosetWest Chester Township, OH | Hope in bloom gala | $5,000 |
| Kentucky 4-H FoundationLexington, KY | General support | $5,000 |
| Kentucky FFA Foundation IncFlemingsburg, KY | General support | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Athletic BoostersLebanon, OH | Lacrosse team | $5,000 |
| Stray Animal Adoption ProgramNewport, KY | General support | $5,000 |
| The Nuxhall Foundation IncFairfield, OH | Joe nuxhall memorial golf outing | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Athletic BoostersLebanon, OH | General support | $4,500 |
| Angel's CastleCincinnati, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy FundBrooklyn, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Bear Hug Cattle CompanyRoseland, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
By state: Ohio 53 · Arizona 1 · Kentucky 8 · Florida 2 · North Carolina 2 · New York 1
About this foundation
E Kenneth and Esther Marie Hatton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Walter B Lunsford, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does E Kenneth and Esther Marie Hatton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please contact the foundation Deadlines: NONE.
How much does E Kenneth and Esther Marie Hatton Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 69 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does E Kenneth and Esther Marie Hatton Foundation give?
Ohio (53 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Kentucky (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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