The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 83-0442736 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$275K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,875 and $7,500.
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
28% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Society of the Transfiguration | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $16,850 |
| Association of Volunteers | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $15,380 |
| Dav 5K | Erlanger, KY | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $9,000 |
| St Ursula | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $8,850 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $8,500 |
| Ohio State Bar Foundation | Columbus, OH | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Friends of Music Hall | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Fc Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $5,600 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Red Clay Rescue | Lyerly, GA | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | Charitable gift | $4,500 |
| Afmda | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $3,055 |
| Dayton Foundation | Dayton, OH | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $2,250 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $2,250 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $2,250 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $2,250 |
| Mercy Mcauley High School | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $2,250 |
| United Way | Alexandria, VA | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| City Link Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $1,875 |
| Mt St Joseph University | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $1,875 |
| St Ignatius | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $1,800 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstow, MD | Charitable gift | $1,125 |
| St Mary Athletic Commission | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $1,100 |
| Mount St Mary Seminary | Emmitsburg, MD | Charitable gift | $900 |
| Walnut Hills Theatre Group | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable gift | $900 |
| Dixie Heights Band Boosters | Ft Mitchell, KY | Charitable gift | $250 |
| Ludlow Youth Football | Ludlow, KY | Charitable gift | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,060 | 32 |
| 2023 | $208,691 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502609349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0442736
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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