Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005
Historical FunderFt Mitchell, Kentucky · EIN 20-7277661 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$931K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$25.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELSA M HEISEL SULE CHARITABLE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 GRANDVIEW DR, FT MITCHELL KY 41017 |
| Phone | 5133354798 |
| VRKLETTE@ELSA-TRUST.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WEBSITE APPLICATION "ELSASULEFOUNDATION.ORG" |
| 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
75% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $80,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University Founda | Highland Heights, KY | Provide scholarships and sponsor a visual arts event | $43,000 |
| Master Provisions | Florence, KY | Program support | $17,000 |
| Children's Hunger Alliance | Columbus, OH | Program support | $15,000 |
| Citylink Center | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $15,000 |
| Faith Community Pharmacy Inc | Newport, KY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Shelterhouse Volunteer Group Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $15,000 |
| Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $13,000 |
| Forever Kings Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $12,500 |
| Emergency Shelter of Nky | Covington, KY | Program support | $12,235 |
| Brighton Center | Newport, KY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Oh River Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Inter Parish Ministry | Newtown, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Vh1 Save the Music Foundation | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| G L a D House Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Onecity for Recovery Inc | Mason, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| American Sign Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Back 2 Back Ministries Inc | Mason, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Heights Outreach Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Genesis at Work Foundation Inc | Blue Ash, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Ion Center for Violence Prevent | Covington, KY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater Cincin | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $8,000 |
| Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | Newport, KY | Program support | $7,500 |
| Queen City Opera | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| United Pet Fund | Blue Ash, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Stfrancis Seraph Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Bethany House Services Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Peaslee Neighborhood Center Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| LA Soupe Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Kentuckys Wilderness | Lexington, KY | Program support | $7,500 |
| Springer School Center | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Society of the Transfiguration Glen | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Tikkun Farm Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $7,500 |
| Focus on Youth Inc | West Chester, OH | Program support | $7,000 |
| DePAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $6,000 |
| Wave Foundation of the Newport Aqua | Newport, KY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Learning Tree Farm Inc | Dayton, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Urban Academy | Covington, KY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Tennis Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community-Greater Ci | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| My Nose Turns Red Theatre Company | Covington, KY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Cente | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Viva Voices Choral Organization Inc | Independence, KY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Choir | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sam Hubbard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Western Wildlife Corridor Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council | Highland Heights, KY | Program support | $3,600 |
| Circle Tail Inc | Pleasant Plain, OH | Furnishings for New Building | $3,500 |
| Madison Ave Christian Church | Covington, KY | Program support | $3,000 |
The return also lists 39 grants to individuals ($344,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $930,535 | 97 |
| 2023 | $829,025 | 100 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349100524
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7277661
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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