CLH Foundation
Accepts applications
CLH Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $873,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$873,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $802,200 the year before.
23% 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 | $788,500 | 21 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $802,200 | 26 | $19.0 million |
| 2025 | $873,000 | 22 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christine Heekin 301 E Fourth St Suite 3300, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 651-6832 |
| What to submit | No more than three pages |
What CLH Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 20 | $853,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital Foundation | General operating funds | $250,000 |
| Xavier University | General operating funds | $220,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | General operating funds | $156,000 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Tender Mercies | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Catholic Inner-City Schools Education | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Depaul Cristo Rey | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| The Cincinnati Zoo | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Fund | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| The Hoover Institution | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | General operating funds | $7,000 |
| Chatfield Edge | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| La Soupe Inc | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Artswave | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Beechwood Home | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Ladd | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| St Xavier High School | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Taft Museum | General operating funds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine H Heekin
- Christopher J Heekin
- Albert E Heekin IV
- James K Heekin
Questions people ask
Does CLH Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does CLH Foundation give?
$873,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs CLH Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine H Heekin (Pres/Trustee), Christopher J Heekin (Vp/Trustee), Albert E Heekin IV (Treas/Trustee) and James K Heekin (Sec/Trustee).
What does CLH Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.