Updated Oct 31, 2026
Private foundations based in Blue Ash, Ohio
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Blue Ash, Ohio, holding $169M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L and L Nippert Charitable Foundation Incsince 1992 | $5.3M81 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $63M |
| Tennis for Charity Incsince 1980 | $3.2M8 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Clement and Ann Buenger Foundationsince 1989 | $2.7M3 grants · 2024 | $653K | Preselected only | $49M |
| Local Initiative for Excellence Foundationsince 2014 | $2.2M7 grants · 2025 | $100K | Yes | $34M |
| Hyman and Bessie Passman Family Charitable Foundation Incsince 2004 | $235K20 grants · 2025 | $6,250 | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Dwight H Hibbard Family Foundationsince 2024 | $212K3 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $6.8M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Ohio
All 3| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Ohio Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateOhio Arts Council | Ohio Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Ohio Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateOhio Humanities | Ohio Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Blue Ash, Ohio?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Blue Ash, Ohio with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $169M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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