Private foundation · EIN 31-1621821 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bahl Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $133K total, median $1,500. 71% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Grants are primarily awarded to organizations in the greater cincinnati and southern florida area

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$133K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in OH
71%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

Letter stating needs Contact: Emily B Salzman, 7225 Algonquin Dr, Cincinnati, Oh, 5132876100, EMILY.BAHL@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Grants are primarily awarded to organizations in the greater cincinnati and southern florida area

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

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OHDonation$25K
Cincinnati Country Day SchoolCincinnati, OHDonation$23K
Baptist Health South Florida FoundationCoral Gables, FLDonation$20K
Kindervelt #50Cincinnati, OHDonation$15K
Indian Hill Boosters AssociationCincinnati, OHDonation$14K
Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VADonation$10K
Calvert SchoolBaltimore, MDDonation$8,500
Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OHDonation$2,500
The Protestant Congregation of Ocean ReefKey Largo, FLDonation$2,000
Xavier Jesuit AcademyCincinnati, OHDonation$2,000
Cardinal Pacelli Catholic SchoolCincinnati, OHDonation$1,500
Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PADonation$1,500
Our Lord Christ the King ParishCincinnati, OHDonation$1,500
Proscan Pink RibbonCincinnati, OHDonation$1,500
Ladd IncCincinnati, OHDonation$1,100
Depauw UniversityCincinnati, OHDonation$1,000
Indian Hill Episcopal ChurchCincinnati, OHDonation$1,000
Ligonier Fencing Club IncLigonier, PADonation$1,000
Talbert House FoundationCincinnati, OHDonation$750
Society of St Vincent DepaulCincinnati, OHDonation$250
Jdrf Southern & Central Ohio ChapterCincinnati, OHDonation$100

By state: Ohio 15 · Florida 2 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Bahl Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of William F Bahl, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bahl Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bahl Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $133K across 21 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Bahl Family Foundation give?

Ohio (15 grants), Florida (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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