Foundations that fund organizations in Cincinanti, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cincinanti nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $16K to Cincinanti organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cincinanti around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cincinanti
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in OH
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cincinanti organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Gould Foundation Inc | Milford, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| Ridgeway Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Organization's charitable purpose |
| Grace M Harvie Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Promote charitable purpose |
| Robert a & Marian K Kennedy Charitable Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Promote charitable purpose |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Cincinanti, Ohio?
Robert Gould Foundation Inc, Ridgeway Foundation, Grace M Harvie Trust, Robert a & Marian K Kennedy Charitable Trust reported grants to Cincinanti organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Cincinanti. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.