Fotofocus Cincinnati
Accepts applications
Fotofocus Cincinnati is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,763 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,763
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$20.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $14.9 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $19.1 million |
| 2025 | $9,763 | 11 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katherine Siegwarth 212 E 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 400-4027 |
| What to submit | Contact office |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fotofocus Cincinnati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7 | $5,263 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie Lohman Museum of Art | Donation | $2,500 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Donation | $1,263 |
| Corporation for Findlay Market | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ohio Humanities | Donation | $1,000 |
| Silver Eye Center for Photography | Donation | $1,000 |
| Filter Photo | Donation | $500 |
| Salem United Church of Christ | Donation | $500 |
| Peaslee Neighborhood Center Inc | Donation | $500 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | Donation | $500 |
| La Soupe Inc | Donation | $500 |
| Otr Film Festivalliving Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled Inc | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Bruce Halpryn
- Amanda Louis
- Dr Ren Egbert
- Maureen France
- Cierra Mercer
- Cynthia Collins
- Katherine Siegwarth
- William Fry
- Robert Eckman
Questions people ask
Does Fotofocus Cincinnati accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fotofocus Cincinnati give?
$9,763 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Fotofocus Cincinnati?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Bruce Halpryn (Directort Emeritus), Amanda Louis (Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer), Dr Ren Egbert (President) and Maureen France (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Fotofocus Cincinnati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.