Cheviot Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cheviot Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$79,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,000 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 | $66,000 | 23 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $79,500 | 29 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Cheviot Charitable 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.
What Cheviot Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 28 | $78,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Lasalle High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,500 |
| Brighter Day 4 Kids Fund (BDK Fund) | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Cheviot Historical Society | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Colerain High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Elder High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Harrison High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Mercy McAuley High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Oak Hills High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Taylor High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Western Hills High School | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Anderson Ferry Food Pantry - Delhi | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Oak Hills Alumni & Education | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Cancer Family Care | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Covedale Young People's Theatre | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Childrens Heart Foundation | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| City Link | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Working in Neighborhoods | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,800 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Bethany House | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Tristate Brain Aneurysm SPPRT Group | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Mom's Hope | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Kidscops & Firefighters | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Table of Hope Free Food Market | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $950 |
| Samuel W Bell Home | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
| Westfed Food Pantry | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
| David Kreuter Memorial Fund | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott T Smith
- James Williamson
- Kevin Kappa
- Jeffrey Lenzer
Questions people ask
Does Cheviot Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cheviot Charitable Foundation give?
$79,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Cheviot Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott T Smith (Treasurer), James Williamson (Secretary), Kevin Kappa (Director/Chair) and Jeffrey Lenzer (Director/Vice Chair).
What does Cheviot Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.