Earthward Bound Foundation
Accepts applications
Earthward Bound Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $221,350 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$221,350
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,066 the year before.
27% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $148,000 | 49 | $4.6 million |
| 2023 | $177,066 | 61 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $221,350 | 71 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Murray Sinclaire Jr 700 Walnut Street Suite 460, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 509-1650 |
| What to submit | Letter requesting specific funds and details of specific use of the funds |
What Earthward Bound Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 44 | $125,050 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $56,500 |
| California | 15 | $24,400 |
| New York | 3 | $12,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,700 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Montana | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Journalism | $55,000 |
| National Public Radio | Journalism | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Arts | $17,500 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Arts | $10,000 |
| StoryCorps | Education | $10,000 |
| Art Academy Of Cincinnati | Arts | $8,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Arts | $7,500 |
| Al Otro Lado | Civil Rights and Civil Liberties | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park | Theatrical Support | $3,500 |
| Border Angels | Civil Liberty | $3,000 |
| Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | Educational Programs | $2,750 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery | Arts/Education | $2,600 |
| ArtsWave | Arts | $2,500 |
| Corporation For Findlay Market | Education | $2,500 |
| Joy To The World Namibia | Education | $2,500 |
| KPBS | Journalism | $2,400 |
| ACLU Of Ohio Foundation (Cleveland Office) | Civil Liberty | $2,000 |
| Girls On The Run San Diego | Youth Education | $2,000 |
| The SCPA Fund | Education | $2,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | Food Bank | $1,750 |
| Planned Parenthood Of SW Ohio | Family Planning Education | $1,600 |
| Doctors Without Borders | International Development Relief Services | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest | Family Planning Education | $1,500 |
| Kqed | Journalism | $1,200 |
| American University Radio (WAMU 885) | Journalism | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Opera | Theatrical Support | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Educational Program | $1,000 |
| Deerhill Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| FreeStoreFoodBank | Food Bank | $1,000 |
| Immigrant Families Together | Support and Humanitarian Aid | $1,000 |
| Making Waves Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| St Paul's School | Education | $1,000 |
| The Carnegie | Arts | $1,000 |
| Visionaries Voices | Arts for Disabled Artists | $1,000 |
| Hospice Of Cincinnati | End of Life Support | $750 |
| High Mountain Institute | Education | $700 |
| Summer Camp Reading | Educational | $600 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | Human Services Support | $500 |
| Mercantile Library | Library/Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Murray Sinclaire Jr
- J Robin Sinclaire
- Cristina A Sinclaire
- Leila R Sinclaire
- Elizabeth B Sinclaire
Questions people ask
Does Earthward Bound Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Earthward Bound Foundation give?
$221,350 in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Earthward Bound Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Murray Sinclaire Jr (President), J Robin Sinclaire (Treasurer), Cristina A Sinclaire (Secretary) and Leila R Sinclaire (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Earthward Bound Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and food and hunger.