Earthward Bound Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 23-7429274 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$221K
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$750
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Murray Sinclaire Jr |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Walnut Street Suite 460, Cincinnati OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5135091650 |
| Form and materials | Letter requesting specific funds and details of specific use of the funds |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
38% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Journalism | $55,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | Journalism | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $17,500 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $10,000 |
| StoryCorps | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Art Academy Of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $8,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $7,500 |
| Al Otro Lado | Maywood, CA | Civil Rights and Civil Liberties | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park | Cincinnati, OH | Theatrical Support | $3,500 |
| Border Angels | San Diego, CA | Civil Liberty | $3,000 |
| Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | La Jolla, CA | Educational Programs | $2,750 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Education | $2,600 |
| ArtsWave | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $2,500 |
| Corporation For Findlay Market | Cincinnati, OH | Education | $2,500 |
| Joy To The World Namibia | La Jolla, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Kpbs | San Diego, CA | Journalism | $2,400 |
| ACLU Of Ohio Foundation (Cleveland Office) | Cleveland, OH | Civil Liberty | $2,000 |
| Girls On The Run San Diego | San Diego, CA | Youth Education | $2,000 |
| The SCPA Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Education | $2,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | Food Bank | $1,750 |
| Planned Parenthood Of SW Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Family Planning Education | $1,600 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | International Development Relief Services | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest | San Diego, CA | Family Planning Education | $1,500 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Journalism | $1,200 |
| American University Radio (WAMU 885) | Washington, DC | Journalism | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera | Cincinnati, OH | Theatrical Support | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | Educational Program | $1,000 |
| Deerhill Foundation | Mancos, CO | Education | $1,000 |
| FreeStoreFoodBank | Cincinnati, OH | Food Bank | $1,000 |
| Immigrant Families Together | New York, NY | Support and Humanitarian Aid | $1,000 |
| Making Waves Foundation | Richmond, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | Education | $1,000 |
| The Carnegie | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $1,000 |
| Visionaries Voices | Cincinnati, OH | Arts for Disabled Artists | $1,000 |
| Hospice Of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | End of Life Support | $750 |
| High Mountain Institute | Leadville, CO | Education | $700 |
| Summer Camp Reading | Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $600 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | San Rafael, CA | Human Services Support | $500 |
| Mercantile Library | Cincinnati, OH | Library/Education | $500 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America | Washington, DC | Advocacy and Education | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of Ohio | Dublin, OH | Conservation and research | $500 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Arts San Diego | La Jolla, CA | Arts/Culture, Humanities | $350 |
| Tender Mercies | Cincinnati, OH | Fight Against Poverty | $350 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Theatrical Support | $250 |
| Cincinnati Works | Cincinnati, OH | Fight Against Poverty | $250 |
| Mingei International Museum | San Diego, CA | Arts/Culture, Humanities | $250 |
| Wave Pool | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $250 |
| Camp Joy Foundation | Clarksville, OH | Education | $100 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | Performing Arts | $100 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | Environmental Education & Outdoor Survival Programs | $100 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | Cincinnati, OH | Natural Resources Conservation & Protection | $100 |
| Civic Garden Center | Cincinnati, OH | Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services | $100 |
| Clever Crazes For Kids | Cincinnati, OH | Educational | $100 |
| Crayons To Computers | Cincinnati, OH | Educational Supplies | $100 |
| Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | Natural Resources Conservation & Protection | $100 |
| Ensemble Theater | Cincinnati, OH | Theatrical Support | $100 |
| Friends Of Music Hall | Cincinnati, OH | Arts | $100 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Americus, GA | Poverty Support | $100 |
| Legal Aid Society Of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Poverty Support | $100 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $221,350 | 71 |
| 2023 | $177,066 | 61 |
| 2022 | $148,000 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620519349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7429274
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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