The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged
Preselected recipients only
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $111,866 and the largest $550,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$111,866
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$47.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.9 million | 15 | $37.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 14 | $41.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 15 | $42.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 14 | $47.6 million |
How to apply
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | $1.3 million |
| Kentucky | 6 | $903,809 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General charitable purposes | $550,000 |
| Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $341,490 |
| St Charles Care Center Village and Lodge | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $252,626 |
| Baptist Life Communities | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $232,800 |
| Covington Ladies Home | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $227,400 |
| Cedar Village | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $208,800 |
| Madonna Manor | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $130,983 |
| Epic House | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $92,750 |
| Midwest Manor | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $38,100 |
| Bayley Senior Care | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $36,000 |
| Rosedale Green | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $36,000 |
| Cottingham Retirement Center | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $30,000 |
| Ivy Knoll | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $24,000 |
| Mercy Franciscan at West Park | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $23,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas L Finn
- Heather Jansen
- Robert Porter III
- Sister Jean Hoffman
- Shannon Crutchfield
- Jon Blohm
- Richard Krehbiel
- William H Strietmann
- Megan Erbaugh
Questions people ask
Does The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $111,866.
Who runs The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas L Finn (Vice President), Heather Jansen (Secretary/Treasurer), Robert Porter III (President) and Sister Jean Hoffman (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and seniors.