Thomas R Schiff Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 20-5678503 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$5,250
Total assets$33.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS SCHIFF |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 GRANDIN TERRACE, CINCINNATI OH 45208 |
| Phone | 5137214532 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
7% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotofocus | Cincinnati, OH | Sponsorship of big tent exhibition and support of pr program | $150,000 |
| Aperture Foundation | New York City, NY | General operations | $120,000 |
| Westcott House Foundation | Springfield, OH | Sponsorship of sarah lewis lecture, general operations | $116,500 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $112,500 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center | Covington, KY | Fotofocus event general operating support | $42,500 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnatioh, OH | Biennial project grants | $34,150 |
| Wexner Center Foundation | Columbus, OH | Biennial project grant | $32,500 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $31,500 |
| Lloyd Library and Museum | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $28,250 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Cincinnati, OH | A biennial project grant | $25,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $21,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Art Center | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $15,000 |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum | Hamilton, OH | Biennial project grant | $12,500 |
| Independent Living Options | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $11,250 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $10,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | Columbus, OH | Biennial project grants | $9,000 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | Biennial project grant | $8,000 |
| Ciff | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $8,000 |
| Dayton Visual Arts | Dayton, OH | Biennial project grant | $8,000 |
| Fitton Center for Creative Arts | Hamilton, OH | Biennial project grant | $7,800 |
| Art Opportunities Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $7,000 |
| National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant & 2023 symposium support | $6,600 |
| Annex Gallery | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $6,100 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | Biennial project grant | $6,000 |
| The Contemporary Dayton | Dayton, OH | Biennial project grant | $6,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $5,250 |
| Wright State University | Dayton, OH | Biennial project grants | $5,075 |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | Columbus, OH | Biennial project grant | $5,000 |
| City of Kettering | Kettering, OH | Biennial project grants | $4,050 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $4,000 |
| Wave Pool Gallery | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $4,000 |
| Seedling Foundation | Dayton, OH | Biennial project grants | $3,950 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $3,750 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Biennial project grants | $3,500 |
| Miami University Art Museum | Oxford, OH | Biennial project grant | $3,350 |
| Behringer-Crawford Museum | Covington, KY | Biennial project grant | $3,000 |
| Over the Rhine Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $2,750 |
| Basket Shop | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $2,000 |
| Black Art Speaks | Cincinnati, OH | Michael coppage exhibition | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Club | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $1,800 |
| Visionaries and Voices | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $1,750 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Biennial project grant | $1,730 |
| A Mindful Moment | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $1,500 |
| Springfield Township Arts & Enrichment Council | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $1,500 |
| University of Cincinnati Clermont College | Batavia, OH | Biennial project grant | $1,250 |
| Mount St Joseph University | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grants | $1,000 |
| Dayton Society of Artists | Dayton, OH | Biennial project grants | $750 |
| Evendale Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $750 |
| Delhi Event Center | Cincinnati, OH | Biennial project grant | $750 |
| Columbus City Schools | Columbus, OH | Biennial project grant | $750 |
| Oxford Community Arts Center | Oxford, OH | Biennial project grant | $450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,000,805 | 52 |
| 2024 | $968,603 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,043,752 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642039349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5678503
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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