The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-6391904 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$234K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
96% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Andover, NH | Endowment | $30,000 |
| Pacific Clinics | Mountain View, CA | General operating | $16,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth | Portland, OR | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust Inc | Montpelier, VT | General operating support | $12,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Vermont | Montpelier, VT | General operatng support | $12,000 |
| Resolve Inc | Washington, DC | Project/Program support | $10,000 |
| Kpfa Radio | Berkeley, CA | General operating | $7,000 |
| Ben Lomond Quaker Center Association | Ben Lomond, CA | Project/Program support | $6,000 |
| Humane Colorado | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Trap Dat Cat | New Orleans, LA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy | New York City, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dance Complex | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ava Gallery & Art Center | Lebanon, NH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Washington Health Outreach | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Indian Womens Sexual Assault Coalition | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Caravan to Class | Sausalito, CA | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Foundation For Climate Restoration Inc | Los Altos, CA | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| Oceans Initiative | Seattle, WA | Project/Program support | $5,000 |
| CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse | San Mateo, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Public | Colchester, VT | General operating | $4,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Gardiner, MT | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Planetwork NGO Inc | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General operating | $3,000 |
| National Center for Science Education | Oakland, CA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Univesity of Florida Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating | $2,500 |
| Son of a Saint | New Orleans, LA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples | Arcata, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600429349101100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6391904
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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