Thomas R Schiff Foundation
Accepts applications
Thomas R Schiff Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,625 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,625
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$33.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $968,603 the year before.
40% 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 | $1.0 million | 50 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $968,603 | 41 | $28.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 52 | $33.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas Schiff 4 Grandin Terrace, Cincinnati, OH 45208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 721-4532 |
What Thomas R Schiff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 48 | $829,305 |
| New York | 1 | $120,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $51,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fotofocus | Sponsorship of big tent exhibition and support of pr program | $150,000 |
| Aperture Foundation | General operations | $120,000 |
| Westcott House Foundation | Sponsorship of sarah lewis lecture, general operations | $116,500 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Biennial project grant | $112,500 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | General operations | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center | Fotofocus event general operating support | $42,500 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Biennial project grants | $34,150 |
| Wexner Center Foundation | Biennial project grant | $32,500 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | General operations | $31,500 |
| Lloyd Library and Museum | General operations | $28,250 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | A biennial project grant | $25,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Biennial project grant | $21,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Art Center | Biennial project grants | $15,000 |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum | Biennial project grant | $12,500 |
| Independent Living Options | Biennial project grants | $11,250 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Biennial project grant | $10,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | Biennial project grants | $9,000 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Biennial project grant | $8,000 |
| Ciff | Biennial project grant | $8,000 |
| Dayton Visual Arts | Biennial project grant | $8,000 |
| Fitton Center for Creative Arts | Biennial project grant | $7,800 |
| Art Opportunities Inc | Biennial project grants | $7,000 |
| National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | Biennial project grant & 2023 symposium support | $6,600 |
| Annex Gallery | Biennial project grant | $6,100 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Biennial project grant | $6,000 |
| The Contemporary Dayton | Biennial project grant | $6,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery | Biennial project grant | $5,250 |
| Wright State University | Biennial project grants | $5,075 |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | Biennial project grant | $5,000 |
| City of Kettering | Biennial project grants | $4,050 |
| University of Cincinnati | Biennial project grants | $4,000 |
| Wave Pool Gallery | Biennial project grants | $4,000 |
| Seedling Foundation | Biennial project grants | $3,950 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Biennial project grants | $3,750 |
| University of Dayton | Biennial project grants | $3,500 |
| Miami University Art Museum | Biennial project grant | $3,350 |
| Behringer-Crawford Museum | Biennial project grant | $3,000 |
| Over the Rhine Museum | Biennial project grant | $2,750 |
| Basket Shop | Biennial project grant | $2,000 |
| Black Art Speaks | Michael coppage exhibition | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Goeke
- Thomas R Schiff
- Lennell Myricks
- Lauren Fernandez
Questions people ask
Does Thomas R Schiff Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thomas R Schiff Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,625.
Who runs Thomas R Schiff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ellen Goeke (Secretary), Thomas R Schiff (President, Treasurer), Lennell Myricks (Director) and Lauren Fernandez (Director).
What does Thomas R Schiff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.