Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation
Historical FunderBlue Ash, Ohio · EIN 46-4081852 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $305,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARTER RANDOLPH |
|---|---|
| Address | 10653 TECHWOODS CIRCLE SUITE 101, CINCINNATI OH 45242 |
| Phone | 5138917144 |
| Form and materials | DETAILED INFORMATION INCLUDED ON WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | DETAILED INFORMATION INCLUDED ON WEBSITE. |
| Restrictions | DETAILED INFORMATION INCLUDED ON WEBSITE. |
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
42% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Cincinnati Founda | Cincinnati, OH | Medical research | $1,450,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Medical research | $305,000 |
| Nku Foundation Inc | Highland Heights, KY | Undergraduate fellowship program | $205,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medi | Cincinnati, OH | Medical research | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Medical research | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,210,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $1,040,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $201,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642579349100719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4081852
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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