Nlt Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 04-3361704 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$230K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMIE MARKLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 E 8TH ST FL 4, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5134016449 |
| JMARKLE@IGNITEPHILANTHROPY.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION INVITES QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTACT THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM OFFICER TO SCHEDULE A SCREENING INTERVIEW. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 8TH |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTING ARTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITHIN THE GREATER CINCINNATI, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, BOSTON, AND MID-COAST MAINE AREAS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND MUST BE CLASSIFIED AS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION" UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE FOUNDATION HAS A PREFERENCE FOR SMALL TO MID-SIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND TYPICALLY DOES NOT FUND LARGE INSTITUTIONS. APPLICANTS MUST WAIT THREE YEARS BEFORE SUBMITTING ANOTHER PROPOSAL, REGARDLESS OF FUNDING DECISION. |
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
45% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $25,000 |
| Angels Gate Cultural Center | San Pedro, CA | Arts/Arts education | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $15,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Concord, MA | Environmental | $12,604 |
| American Legacy Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $10,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center | Dorchester, MA | Arts/Arts education | $10,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc | Newport, KY | Arts/Arts education | $10,000 |
| Ryman-Carroll Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Arts/Arts education | $10,000 |
| Theatrezone Inc | Chelsea, MA | Arts/Arts education | $10,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Rockland, ME | Environmental | $9,800 |
| A Mindful Moment | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Trustee match | $7,500 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $7,500 |
| The Children's Protective Service of the Ohio Humane Society | Cincinnati, OH | Environmental | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $5,000 |
| David Geiffen School of Drama at Yale University | New Haven, CT | Trustee match | $5,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Arts Academy | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $5,000 |
| North East Emergency Distribution Services | Cincinnati, OH | Trustee match | $5,000 |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum | Hamilton, OH | Arts/Arts education | $5,000 |
| Waldo Theatre Inc | Waldoboro, ME | Arts/Arts education | $5,000 |
| Wasson Way | Cincinnati, OH | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Trustee match | $4,000 |
| Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Csulb 49Er Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Arts/Arts education | $2,500 |
| Love of Paws Inc | Mt Sterling, KY | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Neediest Kids of All | Cincinnati, OH | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| New Vista School | Laguna Hills, CA | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Torrance Art Museum | Torrance, CA | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Know Theatre Tribe Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Arts/Arts education | $2,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Trustee match | $1,000 |
| Hugh Cargill Trust Payable to Town of Concord | Concord, MA | Trustee match | $100 |
| The Concord Bridge | Concord, ME | Trustee match | $100 |
| Thinkgive | Concord, ME | Trustee match | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,704 | 35 |
| 2024 | $273,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $206,900 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621899349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3361704
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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