Foundations that fund organizations in Cinncinnati, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cinncinnati nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $82K to Cinncinnati organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cinncinnati around $20K. 0 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cinncinnati
- $82K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in OH
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cinncinnati organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lloyd V Guild Charitable Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Helped children to thrive by providing access to food, clea… |
| Quaker City Foundation | Chester Springs, PA | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Operations for exempt purposes |
| Steinmetz Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To foster and encourage interest in the study of the medite… |
| The Pisteos Foundation | Southlake, TX | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Ministry contribution |
| Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman | Potomac, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support of sec 501(c)(3) organization |
| Grayson Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | General |
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 Cinncinnati, Ohio?
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable Foundation, Quaker City Foundation, Steinmetz Foundation, The Pisteos Foundation, Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert and Debra Ekman and 1 others reported grants to Cinncinnati 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 Cinncinnati. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.