Building Healthy Lives Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Building Healthy Lives Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,625 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $81,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$295,625
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$81,000
- Assets$41.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,390 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $286,055 | 62 | $39.4 million |
| 2024 | $280,390 | 49 | $40.0 million |
| 2025 | $295,625 | 55 | $41.9 million |
How to apply
Building Healthy Lives Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Building Healthy Lives Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 41 | $281,775 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $7,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $750 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $600 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | General charitable purpose | $81,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchrestra | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Hermedicine | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Cincinnati | General charitable purpose | $14,850 |
| Cet | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Artswave | General charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnanti | General charitable purpose | $5,500 |
| Central Clinic Behavioral Health | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Circle Tail Inc | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| De la Dance Company | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Help Live 2 Radnor Corp Center | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | General charitable purpose | $3,300 |
| Breast Cancer Org | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Cincinnati State Foundation | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General charitable purpose | $2,750 |
| American Heart Association | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Pro-Youth Heart | General charitable purpose | $2,400 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Linder Center of Hope | General charitable purpose | $1,800 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impared | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Miami University | General charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Beechacres | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Karen Wellington Foundation | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Tree of Life Christian Schools - Clintonville Campus | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| United Way | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Zonta Service Fund | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| New River Middle School | General charitable purpose | $750 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Post 194 | General charitable purpose | $700 |
| Audubon Elementary | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| City of Paramount Star Afterschool Program | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| North Star Elementary | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ottawa - Glandorf Local School | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ottoville City Elementary School District | General charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne Dunkelman
- Guy M Hild
- Phoebe D Pardo
- Barbara Kellar
- Patricia Laub
- Dave Palm
Questions people ask
Does Building Healthy Lives Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Building Healthy Lives Foundation give?
$295,625 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Building Healthy Lives Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dianne Dunkelman (President & Ceo), Guy M Hild (Director & Secrertary), Phoebe D Pardo (Director & Coo) and Barbara Kellar (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Building Healthy Lives Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.