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James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third

Preselected recipients only Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 356028034

James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $250,000 the year before.

37% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$275,00021$5.5 million
2024$250,00021$5.9 million
2025$250,00019$6.4 million

How to apply

James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third 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 James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana17$225,000
Georgia1$12,500
Illinois1$12,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 19 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Deaconess Hospital Inc
Evansville, IN
Project/program$35,000
Easter Seals Rehabilitaion Center
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$35,000
Tri-State Food Bank
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$20,000
Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderbrugh County Inc
Evansville, IN
Project/program services$16,000
American Cancer Society Inc
Indianapolis, IN
General operating support$12,500
Riley Childrens Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
General operating support$12,500
Girl Scout Council of SW Indiana
Evansville, IN
Annual fund$12,500
Evansville Assn for the Blind
Evansville, IN
Annual fund$12,500
Evansville Protestant Home Inc
Evansville, IN
Annual fund$12,500
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Stewardship Office
Chicago, IL
Annual fund$12,500
Shriners Hospital for Children Trust
Atlanta, GA
Annual fund$12,500
Hollys House Inc
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$10,000
Buffalo Trace Council Boy Scouts
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$10,000
Ark Inc
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$10,000
Hospitality and Outreach for Latin Americans
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$8,000
Evansville Goodwill Industries Inc
Evansville, IN
Annual fund$6,250
The Kiwanis Club of Evansville Foundation Inc
Evansville, IN
Annual fund$6,250
Little Lambs
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$4,000
Wesselman Park Nature Society
Evansville, IN
Project/program support$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third accept grant applications?

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

How much does James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third give?

$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.

Who runs James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third?

Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee).

What does James R Duncan Trust UW Fifth Third fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and disability.

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