Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1150951 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.4M
Organizations funded144
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$140.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRUCE A KRONE SECRETARY CHARLES H D |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Walnut St Suite 301, Cincinnati OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5132411234 |
| Form and materials | Applications are submitted electronically www.daterfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants are primarily for the benefit of children in the Greater Cincinnati Area. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Mini-Grants For Kids (Learning Links And Summertime Kids) | $250,000 |
| Crayons To Computers | Cincinnati, OH | Leveling The Education Playing Field Comprehensive Campaign | $200,000 |
| Bloc Ministries Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Outreach And Support For At-Risk Youth In Price Hill | $100,000 |
| CET Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Cet's Pbs Kids: Engaging Our Youngest Viewers On-Air, Online, And In The Classroom | $100,000 |
| Scouting America-Council 438 Dan Beard | Cincinnati, OH | Scouting & Skilled Trades | $100,000 |
| Assistance League Of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Operation School Bell(R) | $75,000 |
| Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 2024-25 Mainstage School Ticket Subsidy | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Democracy & Me | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Classics For Kids | $75,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Power Pack Program: Weekend Nutrition For Food-Insecure Children In The Tri-State Region | $75,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | Reducing Wasted Food To Shrink The Hunger Gap | $75,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | Cincinnati, OH | Dater4kids | $75,000 |
| The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County | Cincinnati, OH | The Homework Helper Program At Public Libraries For K-8 Students | $75,000 |
| Cise | Cincinnati, OH | Cise/Friars Club After-School Study And Sports Program | $60,000 |
| Taft Museum Of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Student, Youth, And Family Education And Outreach Programming | $60,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati, OH | FY25 Beyond The Classroom (Btc) At Dater Montessori, Depaul Cristo Rey, And 7 Cise Schools | $50,000 |
| Bethany House Services | Cincinnati, OH | Family Services Programming: Impactful Interventions For Children Experiencing Homelessness | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | 24/25 Family Learning Programs And Rosenthal Education Center At The Cincinnati Art Museum | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Rhocancer Study By Dr. Guo | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charles H. Dater GCSA Scholarships From The Charles H. Dater Foundation For The 25-26 Academic Year | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Education Programs | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | Mexican Wolf Conservation Center | $50,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Etc Arts Education Programs | $50,000 |
| Inter Parish Ministry | Cincinnati, OH | Reaching Further -- Feeding More | $50,000 |
| La Soupe | Cincinnati, OH | Rescue, Transform, Share | $50,000 |
| People Working Cooperatively | Cincinnati, OH | Pwcs Student Volunteer Service Program | $50,000 |
| ProKids | Cincinnati, OH | Casa University | $50,000 |
| Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center | Cincinnati, OH | Back To School And After The Pack Program | $50,000 |
| 1N5 | Cincinnati, OH | Building Resiliency In Youth | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | Stimulating Curiosity At Cincinnati Museum Center | $40,000 |
| Easter Seals Tristate (DBA Easterseals Redwood) | Cincinnati, OH | Youthbuild | $40,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Cincinnati, OH | Youth Housing Opportunities | $40,000 |
| New Life Furniture Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Beds And Essential Furnishings For Kids | $40,000 |
| Adopt A Class Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Career And Life Skills Mentorship Program | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Igniting Potential Through Site-Based Mentorship | $35,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | Cincinnati, OH | Whiz Kids Tutoring And Mentoring | $35,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Cac Youth Education Programming + Artful Adventure | $35,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | Cincinnati, OH | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| DePaul Cristo Rey High School | Cincinnati, OH | Depaul Cristo Rey Graduate Success Program | $35,000 |
| Girls On The Run Of Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Fall 2025Spring 2026 Girls On The Run: Scholarships And Empowerment For Girls Grades 38 | $35,000 |
| Linton Chamber Music | Cincinnati, OH | Linton Chamber Music's Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions Program | $35,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Blue Ash, OH | Mathew 25: Ministries Greater Cincinnati Outreach Program/Fresh Food Focus | $35,000 |
| New Leaf Kitchen | Cincinnati, OH | Root-Up Cooking And Food Education | $35,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc DBA Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | Covington, KY | 2024-25 Free Education Outreach Series | $35,000 |
| Parachute Special Advocates For Children Of Butler County | Hamilton, OH | Every Child Has A Chance | $35,000 |
| Scouting America-Council 438 Dan Beard | Cincinnati, OH | Scoutreach | $35,000 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul District Council Of Cincinnati | Erlanger, KY | Sleep Tight: Beds For Children In Need | $35,000 |
| Strategies To End Homelessness Inc | Cincinnati, OH | The Central Access Point (Cap) Helpline | $35,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | General Operating And Diaper Distribution Program | $35,000 |
| The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center | Covington, KY | Baker Hunt Community Outreach | $35,000 |
| VIA Institute | Cincinnati, OH | Building Nonprofit Organizational Capacity Strong Workplace Solutions | $35,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | Ada Camp Korelitz | $30,000 |
| ArtWorks | Cincinnati, OH | Year-Round Youth Employment Program | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Graduate Education Program | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Empowering Underserved Students To Matriculate Into College Through The Expansion Of Btcs Summer Scholars Program | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) | Cincinnati, OH | The Arts Access Subsidy | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | 2024-2025 Cincydance! | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Landmark Productions | Cincinnati, OH | Madcap Puppets Programs Engage And Delight Thousands Of Children, Adults, & Families Throughout Greater Cincinnati | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | Cincinnati Nature Center's Nature For All Program 2025-2026 | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park | Cincinnati, OH | School Outreach Tour | $30,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 144 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,375,000 | 144 |
| 2023 | $5,080,128 | 137 |
| 2022 | $5,750,000 | 159 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611909349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1150951
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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