John G & Phyllis W Smale Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 20-1971145 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $11,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SMALE FOUNDATION FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA M/D 1090H, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5135342471 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE OR AID RELIGIOUS CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
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
14% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $50,000 |
| Springer School & Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $15,000 |
| Love Grows Program Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $11,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Ohio River Foundation | Blue Ash, OH | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Ziegler Park | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Every Child Succeeds | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Queen City Book Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $3,000 |
| Denver Park Trust | Denver, CO | Project/Program support | $1,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program support | $500 |
| Yellow Springs Community Foundation | Yellow Springs, OH | Project/Program support | $500 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | Project/Program support | $500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Annual fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $90,720 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349104109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1971145
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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