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David N and Ann Early Foundation

Preselected recipients only Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 831848071

David N and Ann Early Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,120 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $44,960. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $207,678 the year before.

21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$207,67817$5.0 million
2024$241,12019$6.2 million

How to apply

David N and Ann Early 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What David N and Ann Early Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio13$159,120
Kentucky6$82,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 19 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
League for Animal Welfare Batavia Ohio
Batavia, OH
In support of its mission$44,960
Library Foundation of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$44,960
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY
In support of its mission$30,000
University of Kentucky Family Sciences Dept
Lexington, KY
In support of its mission$25,000
Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$21,000
Alliance of Catholic Urban Education
Covington, KY
In support of its mission$10,000
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$10,000
Matthew 25 Ministries
Blue Ash, OH
In support of its mission$10,000
Notre Dame of Northern Kentucky Urban Education
Covington, KY
In support of its mission$10,000
Brighten Center
Newport, KY
In support of its mission$5,000
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$5,000
May We Help
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$5,000
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$5,000
Prokids
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$4,000
Heartt Animal Rescue
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$3,000
Ohio Alleycat Resourceneuter Clinic
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$3,000
Save the Animals Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$2,000
Paw Prints Animal Rescue
Florence, KY
In support of its mission$2,000
Indian Hill Historical Society
Cincinnati, OH
In support of its mission$1,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does David N and Ann Early Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does David N and Ann Early Foundation give?

$241,120 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs David N and Ann Early Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists D Bruce Ross Jr (Managing Trustee) and James A Dressman III (Trustee).

What does David N and Ann Early Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and animals.

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