Private foundation · EIN 31-6008508 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Ohio Valley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (Available upon request) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $500K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Should be limited to the greater cincinnati area, must be a tax-exempt organization and prefer not to make grants for religious purposes

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$500K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Available upon request
Assets
$6.6M

How to apply

Available upon request Contact: Fifth Third Bank N a Foundation O, 38 Fountain Square Plaza M/D 1090vd, Cincinnati, Oh, 5135347001 Deadlines: Available upon request Restrictions: Should be limited to the greater cincinnati area, must be a tax-exempt organization and prefer not to make grants for religious purposes

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cincinnati Museum AssociationCincinnati, OHProgram support$50K
St Vincent de Paul SocietyColumbus, OHProgram support$45K
LA SoupeCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Saint Joe's HomeCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Professional Artistic ResearchCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Corporation for Findlay MarketCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Leadership Council OhioCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OHProgram support$25K
Keep Cincinnati BeautifulCincinnasti, OHProgram support$25K
Cincinnati ObservatoryCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Mortar CincinnatiCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Working in NeighborhoodsCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Cinci Institute of Fine ArtsCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Cincinnati Landmark ProductionsCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OHProgram support$25K
Cincinnati Memorial HallCincinnati, OHProgram support$15K
Civic Garden Center of Greater CinciCincinnati, OHProgram support$10K
Epic HouseCincinnati, OHProgram support$5,000

About this foundation

Ohio Valley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Fifth Third Bank Trust Department, tax-exempt since 1947. 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 Ohio Valley Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Available upon request Deadlines: Available upon request.

How much does Ohio Valley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $500K across 20 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ohio Valley Foundation give?

Ohio (20 grants), per its latest filing.

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