Louise Taft Semple Foundation
Accepts applications
Louise Taft Semple Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $260,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$40.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
75% 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 | $1.9 million | 59 | $36.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 56 | $40.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Teresa Hoelle Ignite Philanthropy 308 E 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 381-1848 |
| What to submit, restrictions | Please refer to the website: http://ignitephilanthropy.com/grant-seekers/louise-taft-semple-foundation/ for specific grant guidelines and deadlines |
| Deadlines | Website: http://ignitephilanthropy.com/grant-seekers/louise-taft-semple-foundation/ |
What Louise Taft Semple Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 50 | $1.7 million |
| Kentucky | 3 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | General | $260,000 |
| Artworks | General | $150,000 |
| Ladd - Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled | General | $100,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center | General | $100,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | General | $75,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | General | $75,000 |
| Mercantile Library | General | $75,000 |
| Artswave | General | $70,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | General | $65,000 |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | General | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | General | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Springer School and Center | General | $50,000 |
| Wave Foundation Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | General | $50,000 |
| The Indian Hill Church | General | $40,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | General | $25,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | General | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati | General | $25,000 |
| Beech Acres | General | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sistersof Greater Cincinnat | General | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Cincinnat Musical Festival | General | $20,000 |
| Crown Cincinnati | General | $20,000 |
| First Step Home | General | $20,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio | General | $20,000 |
| Stepping Stones Center | General | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Observatory Center | General | $15,000 |
| East End Adult Education Center | General | $15,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services | General | $15,000 |
| Heritage Village Museum | General | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area | General | $15,000 |
| Music Resource Center | General | $15,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Symphonyinc | General | $15,000 |
| Shelterhouse | General | $15,000 |
| The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Word Play Cincy | General | $15,000 |
| Fernside | General | $12,500 |
| Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Center | General | $12,500 |
| Visionaries and Voices | General | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Dudley S Taft
- Mrs Robert A Taft II
- Mr John T Lawrence III
- Mr Michael S McGraw
- Mr Robert Lawrence
- Mr Thomas W Taft
Questions people ask
Does Louise Taft Semple Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Website: http://ignitephilanthropy.com/grant-seekers/louise-taft-semple-foundation/.
How much does Louise Taft Semple Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Louise Taft Semple Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Dudley S Taft (Chairman, Trustee), Mrs Robert A Taft II (Trustee), Mr John T Lawrence III (Treasurer, Trustee) and Mr Michael S McGraw (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Louise Taft Semple Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.