Spaulding Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1096254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$21,165
Total assets$46.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Laura Dunderman |
|---|---|
| Address | 8040 Hosbrook Road Suite 440, Cincinnati OH 45236 |
| Phone | 5139360101 |
| Form and materials | Request an application from Laura Dunderman |
| Deadlines | Quarterly Grant applications should be received January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501 ( c) (3), for purposes of improving life in the community, focusing in areas of mental health, mental and physical disabilities, substance abuse/chemical addiction, and domestic violence, rape, and abuse. Grants are geographically limited to charitable organizations serving Hamilton County, Ohio and the counties contiguous thereto. |
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
10% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | Capital support for construction of Giraffe's Tower Exhibit | $500,000 |
| NewPath Child & Family Solutions | Cincinnati, OH | Capital funding to renovate building as residential unit for children with mental health issues | $75,000 |
| Serenity Recovery Network | Cincinnati, OH | Capital funding for housing units for adults in recovery | $50,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center | Florence, KY | Capital funding to renovate facility to expand services to children and families impacted by abuse | $50,000 |
| Stepping Stones | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Adult Day Services for disabled adults | $30,000 |
| EDGE Teen Center | Liberty Township, OH | Funding for Afterschool Program for at-risk children | $30,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Beyond the Classroom integrating mental health and support services in schools | $30,000 |
| PLAN of Southwest Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Family Surrogacy Program planning long term care for disabled family members | $30,000 |
| Found House Interfaith Housing Network | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for permanent supportive housing program aiding chronically homeless individuals with disabilities | $30,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Stabilization Program providing case management to individuals and families | $30,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Assault Survivor Kits and New Beginnings Program aiding victims of domestic/sexual violence | $27,500 |
| Joseph House | Cincinnati, OH | Funding to create outdoor wellness space for veterans in recovery | $25,000 |
| Springer School and Center | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for tuition assistance for children with learning disabilities | $25,000 |
| The Crossroads Center | Cincinnati, OH | Capital funding for entry access controls in new facility providing substance abuse and mental health services | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for adaptive equipment and services for the blind/visually impaired | $25,000 |
| Epilepsy Alliance Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Funding to purchase minivan with wheelchair lift to transport disabled residents | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship | Milford, OH | Funding for equine therapy programs for disabled adults and children | $25,000 |
| St Elizabeth Healthcare | Edgewood, KY | Funding for forensic nurse exams of victims of sexual assault/human trafficking | $25,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for programming for youth and adults with Down syndrome | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for prescription medications and clinical services to under- and un-insured individuals | $25,000 |
| Neurofit Gym | Hamilton, OH | Funding for therapeutic care and services to individuals with neurological diagnoses lacking insurance therapy | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Home | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for van to transport disabled individuals to appointments and events | $25,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support for pickup and delivery of fresh food to service organizations | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation | Blue Ash, OH | Funding to purchase spot vision screener and autorefractor for use in mobile vision clinic | $21,165 |
| Fernside | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Family Program providing grief services to family members | $20,000 |
| New Life Furniture Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for volunteer-led woodshop creating furniture for families moving out of homelessness | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Car Care Clinic | Covington, KY | Funding for car repairs for women victims of domestic violence | $20,000 |
| Pause for Parents Play for Kids | Liberty Township, OH | Funding for programming connecting developmentally challenged children and their families | $20,000 |
| Luke5 Adventures | Mason, OH | Funding for hiking program for disabled individuals and their families/caregivers | $20,000 |
| Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for part-time social worker aiding low-income individuals with case management | $20,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Social Services Center providing activities and referrals to low-income/homeless individuals | $20,000 |
| Milestones | Independence, KY | Funding for Therapeutic Riding Program for disabled adults and children | $20,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Patient and Family Gifting Program providing gifts and financial support to pediatric cancer families | $20,000 |
| Lydia's House | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for shelter program aiding homeless women and children | $15,000 |
| Shelterhouse | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Emergency Shelter to Housing Program aiding homeless men and women | $15,000 |
| Living Hope Counseling Services | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for subsidized mental health counseling for clients facing cost barriers | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Barbash Family Vital Support Center providing food and case management to low-income clients | $15,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Greater Cincinnati Outreach Program providing food, supplies and medical products | $12,500 |
| Care Center of Loveland | Loveland, OH | Funding for personal care items and household essentials for low-income families | $12,500 |
| Joshua's Place | Lebanon, OH | Funding for Food Cooperative Program aiding low-income families | $10,000 |
| Mustang Journey | Goshen, OH | Funding for equine therapy for veterans with PTSD and/or drug/alcohol issues | $10,000 |
| Queen City Book Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Adult Literacy Services Program | $10,000 |
| The Healing Center | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Marketplace Pantry providing food and staples for low-income families | $10,000 |
| PARACHUTE Butler County CASA | Hamilton, OH | Funding to recruit and train CASA volunteers to advocate for children in welfare system | $10,000 |
| Henry Hosea House | Newport, KY | Funding for soup kitchen for low-income and homeless individuals and families | $10,000 |
| St Francis-St Joseph Catholic Worker House | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for repairs and equipment replacement at men's recovery shelter | $9,779 |
| Prevent Blindness Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Vision Care Outreach program providing care to under/uninsured adults and children | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,545,944 | 47 |
| 2024 | $1,842,750 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,400,500 | 42 |
| 2022 | $2,038,035 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349104379
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1096254
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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