David N and Ann Early Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 83-1848071 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$241K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $21,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| League for Animal Welfare Batavia Ohio | Batavia, OH | In support of its mission | $44,960 |
| Library Foundation of Cincinnati & Hamilton County | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $44,960 |
| Thomas More University | Crestview Hills, KY | In support of its mission | $30,000 |
| University of Kentucky Family Sciences Dept | Lexington, KY | In support of its mission | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $21,000 |
| Alliance of Catholic Urban Education | Covington, KY | In support of its mission | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $10,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Blue Ash, OH | In support of its mission | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame of Northern Kentucky Urban Education | Covington, KY | In support of its mission | $10,000 |
| Brighten Center | Newport, KY | In support of its mission | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $5,000 |
| May We Help | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $5,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $5,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $4,000 |
| Heartt Animal Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $3,000 |
| Ohio Alleycat Resourceneuter Clinic | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $3,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $2,000 |
| Paw Prints Animal Rescue | Florence, KY | In support of its mission | $2,000 |
| Indian Hill Historical Society | Cincinnati, OH | In support of its mission | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,120 | 19 |
| 2023 | $207,678 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512699349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1848071
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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