Hatton Foundation
Accepts applications
Hatton Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $330,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$330,000
- Assets$42.5 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 56 | $32.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 49 | $38.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 69 | $42.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hatton Foundation C/O Ignite Philanthropy, 308 E 8th Street 4th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 381-1848, kmorris@ignitephilanthropy.com |
| What to submit | Please contact the foundation |
| Restrictions | Foundation's focus is on civic & arts programs, faith- based programs, homeless/poverty programs, medical & health organizations, programs for people with special needs and their families, sports and youth development programs, and veterans. |
What Hatton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 53 | $1.6 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kentucky | 8 | $82,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $27,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nuxhall Foundation Inc | Center for hope/matching grant | $330,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Freeman center expansion | $250,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General support-procamps sponsorship | $150,000 |
| Impact Autism Foundation Inc | Impact autism | $150,000 |
| Inspiring Purpose Day Program Inc | Capital campaign-operational growth | $100,000 |
| Turning Point USA | In memory of charlie kirk | $100,000 |
| Found Village | Launch2independence grant | $60,000 |
| Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation | Chilren in trauma intervention camp | $50,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Support for light the night--peter | $50,000 |
| Inspiration Studios Inc | Inclusive wellness | $45,000 |
| Talbert House | Sponsor 2024 & 25 fatherhood events | $40,000 |
| Pillar of Fire | Gen'l support/star 93.3 golf classic | $30,000 |
| Bloc Ministries Inc | General support bloc louisville | $25,000 |
| Kentucky 4-H Foundation | Emerald gala sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Prokids | Support building blocks progam | $25,000 |
| The Nuxhall Foundation Inc | The miracle ball | $25,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Inc | Anti-human trafficking & child explo | $25,000 |
| US Conference of Catholic Bishops | Hatton foundation scholarship | $21,825 |
| Anthony Munoz Foundation | Hall of fame event & general support | $20,000 |
| Bracken County High School | Bracken co hs baseball&volleyba prog | $20,000 |
| Batavia H S Alumni Association | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | The great bloom for stepping stones | $15,000 |
| Childrens Home of Cincinnati Ohio I | General support | $12,500 |
| Bethany House Services Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Southern & Central Oh Chapter | Cincinnatians of the year gala | $10,000 |
| First Church of Jesus Christ | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati | Sponsorship of hoedown for hospice | $10,000 |
| Inspiration Studios Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Kyle Swanson Legacy Fund | Be the light event | $10,000 |
| Linden Grove School | Neurodiversity affirming mental heal | $10,000 |
| Mariemont Legacy Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Milford Christian Church | Christmas shop | $10,000 |
| Neurofit Gym Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Dual support-25th anniv gala/fall ev | $10,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Add'l 2025 gfit award at ovv gala | $10,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | 2026 events sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Pregancy Center Plus | General support | $10,000 |
| Robinson Co 4-H Council | Robertson co 4-h trap shooting mach | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul | Retrofittings gala | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Lunsford
- Steve Scherzinger
- Walter Lunsford
- Chase Lunsford
- Robert Robinson
- Kim Beach
- Carlene Robinson
- Tamara Jones Andersson
- Michael Stenger
Questions people ask
Does Hatton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hatton Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hatton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Lunsford (Trustee), Steve Scherzinger (President), Walter Lunsford (Executive Di) and Chase Lunsford (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Hatton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.