Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including arts and culture, environmental protection, historic preservation, and child advocacy.
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn at a glance
In short: Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn gave $239K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,500
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,694
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,559,929
- +44.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robert Oneal Multicultural Arts Center ($42K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 68% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 10%, Michigan at 8%, Colorado at 3%, and Massachusetts at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn gives
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2023) to $239K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Oneal Multicultural Arts Center Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $42,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup New York, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $15,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser Traverse City, MI | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Preserve Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City, MI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc Dublin, OH | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| New School Cincinnati, OH | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| School of Creative and Performing Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $8,000 |
| Berklee College of Music Inc Boston, MA | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,559,929 | $4,747,478 | $284,724 | $238,500 | 31 | $245,492 | $441,109 | $257,011 |
| 2023 | $1,774,122 | $266,392 | $266,477 | $227,500 | 32 | $233,749 | $232,396 | $192,143 |
| 2022 | $1,775,325 | $1,775,323 | — | — | — | — | — | $6,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $257K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several fields. For example, the Robert Oneal Multicultural Arts Center says it serves as a hub for African and African American culture and arts in Cincinnati, while the Taft Museum of Art says it connects people with art in a historic setting and in the community. American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup describes work to protect the ocean environment, and Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society focuses on preserving and restoring the historic hall for public gatherings and performances.
Other 2024 recipients include ProKids, which says it advocates for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system, and the Cincinnati Museum Center, which describes educational experiences in science and regional history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $238,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $42,000, with a median award of $5,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $42,000 to the Robert Oneal Multicultural Arts Center for its annual fund; $20,000 to American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup for general operating support; and $15,000 to Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society for project/program support. Other grants included $10,000 each to Taft Museum of Art, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Preserve Old Mission Peninsula, and Nature Conservancy Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$33K (2023) → $40K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn
How much does Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn give each year?
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn gave $239K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $228K across 32 grants.
What is Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's typical grant size?
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,694, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn give grants?
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn gives mostly in Ohio: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (18 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Traverse City, MI (2 grants).
Does Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's largest grantees?
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's largest 2024 grantees include Robert Oneal Multicultural Arts Center ($42,000), American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup ($20,000) and Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn?
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's EIN?
Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6669374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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