Nabama Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nabama Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,489 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$70,489
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,250 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,216 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $68,250 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $70,489 | 16 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Nabama Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $59,339 |
| Maine | 3 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wcet | General | $17,000 |
| SW Harbor Trentmont Ambulance | General | $5,000 |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | General | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Observatory | General | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Free Store Food Bank | General | $5,000 |
| Drangonfly Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | General | $2,000 |
| Think TV | General | $1,240 |
| Friends of Acadia | General | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | General | $150 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | General | $99 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori W McElroy
- Lauren G McElroy
- Christine Hollatz
Questions people ask
Does Nabama Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nabama Foundation give?
$70,489 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nabama Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori W McElroy (Co-Trustee), Lauren G McElroy (Co-Trustee) and Christine Hollatz (Co-Trustee).