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Cincinnati private foundations

There are 1,172 private foundations in the greater Cincinnati metro area. Combined, these Cincinnati metro private foundations employ 175 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Cincinnati

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,172
 
$1,441,743,298
Corporate foundations
 
12
 
$25,417,994
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Sizes of private foundations in Cincinnati

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
708
$250k to $1M
 
141
$1M to $5M
 
70
$5M to $25M
 
29
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Cincinnati

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1-20 of 1,172

TR Fifth Third Foundation

The TR Fifth Third Foundation is a private foundation thatprimarily funds program support. It is located in Cincinnati, OH and made one grant last year.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
1
EIN
31-6024135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edelweiss Foundation

The Edelweiss Foundation is a private foundation located in Cincinnati, OH. Its trustees are Frank Crane Iii, Carlotta C Wider, and Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$52.1m
Employees
5
EIN
88-3136523
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati

The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati invests in high impact, transformational initiatives in the areas of Unmet Basic Needs, Jewish Educational Opportunities, Leadership Development, Continuous Jewish Involvement and Israel Connection.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$346.3m
Employees
6
EIN
31-1451489
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John J. and Mary R. Schiff Foundation

The John J. and Mary R. Schiff Foundation refunds grants to grantees, which include the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Last year, the foundation made 41 grants. The foundation is located in Cincinnati, OH.
Revenue
$33.1m
Assets
$174.0m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1077222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation was established by Austin E. Knowlton in 1981. To promote and advance higher education in the United States and to provide direct grants and contributions to qualified colleges and universities.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$237.4m
Employees
5
EIN
31-1044475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Millstone Fund

Millstone Fund Fifth Third Bank Na is a private foundation located in Cincinnati, OH that is supported by Jeremy F Simpson.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$160.7m
Employees
3
EIN
83-4320073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joanie C Bernard Foundation

The Joanie C Bernard Foundation, a private foundation in Cincinnati, OH, funds project support and general operating expenses, awarding 16 grants last year.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$81.1m
Employees
1
EIN
88-2451668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unnewehr Family Foundation

The Unnewehr Family Foundation is a private foundation, located in Cincinnati, OH with trustees named Frank Crane III, Carolotta C Wider, and Mary Elizabeth Unnewehr.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$52.4m
Employees
5
EIN
87-4782817
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Scripps Howard Foundation

The The Scripps Howard Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Cincinnati, OH that provides awards program entry fees and made one grant last year.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$59.9m
Employees
9
EIN
31-6025114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenacres Foundation

To preserve for the public an area reflecting the traditional environment of Indian Hill and its historical significance by preserving Greenacres in its current state of woodland and farmland.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$388.2m
Employees
62
EIN
31-1250075
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Turner Construction Company Foundation

The Turner Construction Company Foundation is a private foundation located in Montvale, NJ. It supports grants at any time during the year. Last year, it made $1,151,984 in annual grants and holds $376,177 in total assets.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
0
EIN
13-3072570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Turner Farm Preservation Foundation

The Turner Farm Preservation Foundation is a Cincinnati-based private foundation that preserves agricultural heritage and supports Green Berets and their families.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
3
EIN
45-2505826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert Adele Schiff Family Foundation

The Robert Adele Schiff Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI. It awards grants to other private foundations. The foundation gives out $12.5 million a year.
Revenue
$22.8m
Assets
$223.3m
Employees
0
EIN
30-0206688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friedlander Family Fund

Private foundation in Cincinnati funding general funds of mainly Cincinnati-based 501c(3) organizations; made 55 grants last year.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
0
EIN
31-6023791
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dever Family Foundation

Family foundation in Covington, KY funds grants to help youth, raise breast cancer awareness and support mental fitness for youth.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$27.3m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1583856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adam R Scripps Foundation

Adam R Scripps Foundation Miramar Fiduciary Corporation Trustee is a private foundation located in Ft Mitchell, KY and the trustee is Miramar Fiduciary Corporation.
Revenue
$767.2m
Assets
$734.0m
Employees
1
EIN
85-4241768
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ronald and Florence Koetters Foundation

The Ronald and Florence Koetters Foundation is a family foundation based in Cincinnati, OH, supported by Weebetook Investments Ltd.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
0
EIN
93-2379412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Farmer Family Foundation

The Farmer Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Cincinnati, OH. It made $18,935,975 in annual grants last year and has total assets of $124,924,056.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$161.0m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1256614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

L and L Nippert Charitable Foundation

Philanthropic organization providing financial aid to Tri-State Area charities in arts, education, environment, and health.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$59.3m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1351011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation

The The James J and Joan A Gardner Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Cincinnati, OH, and it made 37 grants last year. Its trustees are Linda G Mueller, Lorraine G Sommer, Spencer J Gardner.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$73.9m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1397164
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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