Homan Foundation
Accepts applications
Homan Foundation is a private foundation in Norwood, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $563,500 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $233,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$563,500
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$233,500
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $522,000 the year before.
24% 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 | $783,817 | 63 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $522,000 | 68 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $563,500 | 70 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter E Homan Trustee 974 Pavilion St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 904-4360 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Deadlines | November 15 |
| Restrictions | Limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, & educational organizations |
What Homan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 55 | $529,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $24,500 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University | General support | $233,500 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | General support | $52,500 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Summit Country Day School | General support | $45,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | General support | $12,500 |
| Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Squash Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Naples Cancer Advisors | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services | General support | $10,000 |
| The Seven Hills School | General support | $10,000 |
| St Xavier High School | General support | $8,500 |
| Archbishop McNicholas High School | General support | $5,000 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Purcell Marian High School | General support | $5,000 |
| St Matthew's Houseimmokalee Friendship | General support | $5,000 |
| Arts Wave | General support | $3,500 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | General support | $3,500 |
| Inner City Youth Opportunities (Icyo) | General support | $3,000 |
| Archbishop Moeller High School | General support | $2,500 |
| Gamble Montessori Elementary Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Harlequin Haven - Great Dane Rescue | General support | $2,500 |
| Hope Emergency Program | General support | $2,500 |
| Kenzie's Closet | General support | $2,500 |
| Naples Community Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Prokids | General support | $2,500 |
| Southern Methodist University | General support | $2,500 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | General support | $2,500 |
| St Ursula Academy | General support | $2,500 |
| The Morgan Judd Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Miami | General support | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio | General support | $2,000 |
| Catholic Inner-City Schools (Cise) | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services | General support | $2,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General support | $2,000 |
| Shelterhouse | General support | $2,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur | General support | $2,000 |
| St Francis Seraph Ministries | General support | $2,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| A Kid Again | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter E Homan
- Walter E Homan Jr
- Kathleen H O'Brien
Questions people ask
Does Homan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 15.
How much does Homan Foundation give?
$563,500 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Homan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter E Homan (Trustee), Walter E Homan Jr (Trustee) and Kathleen H O'Brien (Trustee).
What does Homan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.