Dudley Taft Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1532283 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DUDLEY TAFT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 WALNUT ST, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5132418880 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PREFER TO LIMIT GRANTS TO THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA AND THE FIELD OF EDUCATION |
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
30% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $530,000 |
| Wave Foundation Inc | Newport, KY | Project/Program support | $40,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Ceeli Institute | Washington, DC | Project/Program support | $25,000 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $20,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Inc | Danvers, MA | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| The Seven Hills Schools | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Sw Oh Region | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Association | Milford, OH | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Music Hall | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $721,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $801,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $691,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349104296
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1532283
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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