John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 61-1274104 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$168K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
93% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gow School | South Wales, NY | General | $30,000 |
| ACLU of Kentucky Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $30,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lexington, KY | General | $15,000 |
| Homes of Love | Knoxville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Oil Painters of America | Saint Catharine, KY | General | $10,000 |
| Tom Browning Boys & Girls Club | Maysville, KY | General | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Literacy Center | Lexington, KY | General | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| One Bridge to Hope | Saint Catharine, KY | General | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Gleanings Housing Inc | Lexington, KY | General | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis House | Lexington, KY | General | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Educational Television | Lexington, KY | General | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1274104
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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