Private foundation · EIN 54-2135984 · Covington, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 167 grants paid, $12M total, median $25K. 13% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
167
$12M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in KY
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$283M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 167 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cincinnati Public Radio IncCincinnati, OHBuilding connections campaign 4 of 5$1.0M
Wesley Community Services OrganizationCincinnati, OHDriving into the future campaign$750K
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHWilliam barrett research, education, cancer activity fund 8-20 of 20$650K
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern KentuckyCovington, KYSparkhaus building rehabilitation and development$500K
Easterseals Serving Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHPower of work campaign 2-3 of 4$500K
Strategies to End HomelessnessCincinnati, OHPredictive analytics and proactive services$500K
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber FoundationCincinnati, OHArtist directory$300K
Children's Home of Northern KentuckyCovington, KYGeneral operating support 6-10 of 10$250K
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber FoundationCincinnati, OHBlink festival 2024 execution funding$250K
Family Nurturing Center of KentuckyFlorence, KYNurturing hope campaign$250K
Freestore-Foodbank IncCincinnati, OHGrowing beyond hunger 6 of 6$250K
Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OHCapital grant 4 of 5$200K
Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OHCapital grant 5 of 5$200K
Literacy LabCincinnati, OHLeading men fellowship cincinnati 3 of 4$200K
St Vincent de Paul - CincinnatiCincinnati, OHPrescribing hope to seniors in need 4-5 of 5$200K
Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OHLove this house campaign 5 of 5$200K
Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHNorthern kentucky fund$150K
Valley Interfaith Community Resource CenterCincinnati, OHComprehensive campaign$150K
Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHOrganizer zero - cost adjustment for implementation$125K
Literacy Network of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHQcbb new curated book distribution program expansion for the next 2 school years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026)$125K
United Negro College FundColumbus, OHScholarships, cohort #2$125K
Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts CenterCovington, KYCovington central riverfront public art proposal$100K
Center for Holocaust and Humanity EducationCincinnati, OHCapital grant 4 of 5$100K
Center for Holocaust and Humanity EducationCincinnati, OHCapital grant 5 of 5$100K
Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OHEarly childhood education realtor program 4-5 of 5$100K
Cincy Bike Share IncCincinnati, OHRelaunch operational support$100K
Last Mile Food RescueCincinnati, OHRepack program and general operating support$100K
Teach for America IncCincinnati, OHAccelerating change in cincinnati schools$80K
Cincinnati Youth CollaborativeCincinnati, OHMentoring program$75K
Westwood Works IncCincinnati, OHOrganizational development, events, programming support 2 of 2$75K
Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHStreetcar operations 2024-2025 7 of 10$72K
Cincinnati Center for AutismCincinnati, OHFacility and program expansion$60K
Cincinnati Musical Festival AssociationCincinnati, OH2025 and 2026 festival directors 1 of 2$60K
Values in Action InstituteCincinnati, OHStrong workplace solutions improving by fostering strengths-based cultures$60K
Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation IncCincinnati, OHFurthering equitable development in walnut hills$60K
Over-The-Rhine Community HousingCincinnati, OHEssential electrical upgrades for sustaining affordable housing 1 of 2$55K
Americas River Roots ExperienceCincinnati, OHOhio river freedom journey$50K
Art Opportunities (artworks)Cincinnati, OHNew monuments for walnut hills$50K
Bethany House Services IncCincinnati, OHEmergency shelter and family services program$50K
Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts CenterCovington, KYArts integration coordinator$50K
Cincinnati Chamber OrchestraCincinnati, OH50th anniversary season$50K
Cincinnati Northside Community Urban Redevelopment CorporationCincinnati, OHNorthside refresh$50K
Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OHArts & culture incubator$50K
Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyCincinnati, OHShakespeare and the classics for all$50K
Common Good AllianceCincinnati, OHBlack wall street cincinnati - investment fund and program launch$50K
Comprehensive Community Child Care Organization IncCincinnati, OHChild care workforce advancement and stabilization$50K
Contemporary Arts CenterCincinnati, OHThe basement: cac's black box lab$50K
Covington Business Council Foundation IncCovington, KYMadison avenue and mainstrasse planter program$50K
Easterseals Serving Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHMilitary and veteran services$50K
Forever Kings IncCincinnati, OHBoyz ii kings program$50K
Greater Cincinnati Film CommissionCincinnati, OHCommunity development and engagement$50K
Groundwork Ohio River Valley IncCincinnati, OHCincinnati skatepark project - camp washington community skatepark$50K
Interalliance of Greater CincinnatiBlue Ash, OHExpanding equitable access - on-ramps to it initiative$50K
LA Soupe IncCincinnati, OHRescue, transform and share program and heat sealer machine purchase$50K
Learning Through ArtCincinnati, OHGeneral operating support: building resilient communities through art$50K
People Working CooperativelyCincinnati, OHHome repairs and modifications$50K
ProkidsCincinnati, OHLaunch$50K
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & MuseumHamilton, OH2025 and 2026 operating support 1 of 2$50K
Revolution Dance TheatreCincinnati, OHThe dream project: 2024$50K
Support to Encourage Low-Income FamiliesHamilton, OHNeighbors who care home repair$50K

By state: Ohio 140 · Kentucky 21 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Georgia 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Covington, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation 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 Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 167 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation give?

Ohio (140 grants), Kentucky (21 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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