Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation
Accepts applications
Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation is a private foundation in Blue Ash, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $92,500 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$92,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$48.3 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $201,000 the year before.
70% of its 2024 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 | $201,000 | 3 | $40.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 10 | $48.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carter Randolph 4200 Malsbary Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 891-7144 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Detailed information included on website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $640,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nku Foundation Inc | Undergraduate fellowship program | $250,000 |
| Plannned Parenthood | Charity | $135,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Charity | $135,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Charity | $135,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Charity | $135,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Salk Inst for Biological Studies | Medical research | $50,000 |
| University of Virginia | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Med | Medical research | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carter F Randolph
- Carter L Randolph
- Patty Brockman
- Garrett Wayne
Questions people ask
Does Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Detailed information included on website.
How much does Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $92,500.
Who runs Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carter F Randolph (President), Carter L Randolph (Secretary), Patty Brockman (Secretary) and Garrett Wayne (Trustee).
What does Local Initiative for Excellence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.