NLT Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
NLT Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $229,704 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$229,704
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was down from $273,000 the year before.
77% 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 | $206,900 | 28 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $273,000 | 31 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $229,704 | 35 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jamie Markle 308 E 8th St FL 4, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 401-6449, jmarkle@ignitephilanthropy.com |
| What to submit | The foundation invites qualified organizations to contact the foundation's program officer to schedule a screening interview. |
| Deadlines | Applications are due by april 8th |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to programs supporting arts and environmental education within the greater cincinnati, los angeles county, boston, and mid-coast Maine areas. All applicants must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and must be classified as not a private foundation" under section 509(a) of the code. The foundation has a preference for small to mid-sized organizations and typically does not fund large institutions. Applicants must wait three years before submitting another proposal, regardless of funding decision. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What NLT Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 19 | $132,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $32,704 |
| California | 5 | $32,500 |
| Maine | 4 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $12,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | Arts/arts education | $25,000 |
| Angels Gate Cultural Center | Arts/arts education | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Arts/arts education | $15,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Environmental | $12,604 |
| American Legacy Theatre | Arts/arts education | $10,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center | Arts/arts education | $10,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc | Arts/arts education | $10,000 |
| Ryman-Carroll Foundation | Arts/arts education | $10,000 |
| Theatrezone Inc | Arts/arts education | $10,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Environmental | $9,800 |
| A Mindful Moment | Arts/arts education | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Trustee match | $7,500 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Arts/arts education | $7,500 |
| The Children's Protective Service of the Ohio Humane Society | Environmental | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts | Arts/arts education | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Arts/arts education | $5,000 |
| David Geiffen School of Drama at Yale University | Trustee match | $5,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Arts Academy | Arts/arts education | $5,000 |
| North East Emergency Distribution Services | Trustee match | $5,000 |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum | Arts/arts education | $5,000 |
| Waldo Theatre Inc | Arts/arts education | $5,000 |
| Wasson Way | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | Trustee match | $4,000 |
| Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Csulb 49ER Foundation | Arts/arts education | $2,500 |
| Love of Paws Inc | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Neediest Kids of All | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| New Vista School | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Torrance Art Museum | Trustee match | $2,500 |
| Know Theatre Tribe Inc | Arts/arts education | $2,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Cincinnati | Trustee match | $1,000 |
| Hugh Cargill Trust Payable to Town of Concord | Trustee match | $100 |
| The Concord Bridge | Trustee match | $100 |
| Thinkgive | Trustee match | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Taft
- Lucy Rosborough
- Dudley S Taft Sr
- Perin Mahler
- Dudley S Taft Jr
- Ken Mahler
Questions people ask
Does NLT Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due by april 8th.
How much does NLT Foundation Inc give?
$229,704 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs NLT Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas W Taft (President), Lucy Rosborough (Clerk), Dudley S Taft Sr (Treasurer) and Perin Mahler (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does NLT Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.