Martha & Spencer Love FDTN
Preselected recipients only
Martha & Spencer Love FDTN is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,000 the year before.
92% 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 | $125,000 | 7 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $131,000 | 12 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Martha & Spencer Love FDTN 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.
What Martha & Spencer Love FDTN funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $38,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Propublica | Annual fund | $13,000 |
| Southern Coalition for Social Justice | Annual fund | $12,000 |
| Great Bay Stewards Inc | Project/program support | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Hunger Solutions Inc | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Healing Justice | Project/program support | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing Inc | Project/program support | $10,000 |
| Fwdus Education Fund Inc | Project/program support | $10,000 |
| Winter Walk Inc | Project/program support | $10,000 |
| Nourish Up | Project/program support | $8,000 |
| Generation We Inc | Project/program support | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
- Charles Love
- Lela Love
- Julian Love
Questions people ask
Does Martha & Spencer Love FDTN accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha & Spencer Love FDTN give?
$131,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Martha & Spencer Love FDTN?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee), Charles Love (Trustee), Lela Love (Trustee) and Julian Love (Trustee).
What does Martha & Spencer Love FDTN fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.