Farmer Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1256614 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$49.6M
Organizations funded181
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1.4B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FARMER FAMILY FOUNDATION CO SUMMER |
|---|---|
| Address | 8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD SUITE 480, CINCINNATI OH 45236 |
| Phone | 5134591085 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING PURPOSE AND AMOUNT OF GRANT/GENERAL INFORMATION ON ORGANIZATION |
| 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
34% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $15,000,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc | Oxford, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,953,674 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc | Oxford, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,752,391 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,650,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc | Oxford, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc | Oxford, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,634,662 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Redwood City, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose of organization | $600,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Exempt purpose of organization | $500,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $500,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $500,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500,000 |
| People Working Cooperatively Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $483,978 |
| Great Parks Forever | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $466,183 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc | Oxford, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $463,519 |
| Bloc Ministries Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $350,000 |
| J David Gladstone Institutes | San Francisco, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $350,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $340,089 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $250,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation Inc | Key Largo, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $200,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $200,000 |
| People Working Cooperatively Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $149,642 |
| Citylink Center | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $125,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati Incorporated | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $125,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation | Olympia, WA | Exempt purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Florida Keys Children's Shelter | Tavernier, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Ohio Governor's Imagination Library | Dublin, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Cleveland, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $100,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $55,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $55,000 |
| Athens County Food Pantry | Athens, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Center for Christian Virtue (Fka Citizens for Community Values) | Columbus, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Union Bethel Dba Her Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Corporation for Findlay Market of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| New Life Furniture Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Ocean Reef Foundation Inc | Key Largo, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Ocean Reef Foundation Inc | Key Largo, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Ocean Reef Foundation Inc | Key Largo, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Ohio Excels | Columbus, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Purcell Marian High School | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Shoes 4 the Shoeless | Dayton, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| The Buckeye Institute | Columbus, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| The Episcopal School of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| The Episcopal School of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Cise | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $40,000 |
| Cise | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $40,000 |
| Cise | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $40,000 |
| Cise | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $40,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Cincinnati, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $35,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Naples, FL | Exempt purpose of organization | $31,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 181 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,569,138 | 181 |
| 2023 | $44,058,309 | 109 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1256614
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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