Private foundation · EIN 34-6850815 · Cincinnati, Ohio

The Generation Trust

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $78K. 25% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$1.1M
Median grant
$78K
Stays in OH
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian Foundation IncAlpharetta, GAGeneral operating support$933K
In His Steps FoundationIndependence, OHProgram/project support$120K
Forsamlingen BetelVagnharad, SWEducation$35K
Living Waters Retreat Ministry IncCastlerock, COGeneral operating support$10K

By state: Georgia 1 · Ohio 1 · INTL 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The Generation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Fifth Third Bank, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 The Generation Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Generation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 4 grants, a median of $78K.

Where does The Generation Trust give?

Georgia (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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