Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation is an independent family foundation focused on enhancing quality of life in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Its stated funding areas are Arts and Culture, Civic and Community, Education, and Human Services. The IRS filing lists the foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, and identifies its filing type as 990T.
Key facts about Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr
In short: Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr gave $11.8M across 167 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Ohio. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 54-2135984
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,794,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 167
- Average grant
- $70,623
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (52 of 148, 2024)
- Total assets
- $283,226,600
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its inquiry process; interested organizations can begin with an inquiry or letter-of-inquiry form. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$283.2M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.8M
+3.9% YoY
Grant Count
167
+2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+1.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr reported a distributable amount of $13.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 52 of 148 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $102K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it works with regional stakeholders to help build a stronger, more vibrant community, concentrating on areas Carol and Ralph Haile were passionate about: Arts and Culture, Civic and Community, Education, and Human Services. Its Civic and Community investments include regional economic initiatives, neighborhood revitalization, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and stable and affordable housing.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for varied nonprofit work. Cincinnati Public Radio describes its mission as providing journalism, music, and culture to inform and engage the community. Wesley Community Services says it delivers services to help seniors remain independent at home, and Strategies to End Homelessness says it leads a coordinated effort to end homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. Family Nurturing Center of Kentucky describes its work as preventing child abuse and supporting healthy family relationships. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park says it brings diverse theatrical works to the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 167 grants totaling $11,794,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants included $1,000,000 to Cincinnati Public Radio for the Building Connections campaign; $750,000 to Wesley Community Services for its Driving into the Future campaign; and $650,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation for a cancer research, education, and activity fund. Other grants included $500,000 to Strategies to End Homelessness for predictive analytics and proactive services, and $500,000 to Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati for its Power of Work campaign.
How to Apply
. Applicants must be IRS tax-exempt or fiscally sponsored by a tax-exempt organization, work within the foundation’s stated geographic area, and align with its mission, values, and funding priorities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is 10 counties in the Greater Cincinnati region: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, and Brown in Ohio; Kenton, Campbell, and Boone in Kentucky; and Dearborn and Franklin in Indiana. In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 13% to Kentucky, and 1% to New York; the filing also lists Massachusetts and Georgia at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 167 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11.3M (2023) to $14.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 167 grants totaling $11.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Public Radio Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
880 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 512 grants of 880 (58%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Public Radio Inc Cincinnati, OH | Building Connections Campaign 4 of 5 | $1,000,000 |
| Wesley Community Services Organization Cincinnati, OH | Driving into the Future Campaign | $750,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | William barrett research, education, cancer activity fund 8-20 of 20 | $650,000 |
| Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky Covington, KY | Sparkhaus Building Rehabilitation and Development | $500,000 |
| Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Power of Work Campaign 2-3 of 4 | $500,000 |
| Strategies to End Homelessness Cincinnati, OH | Predictive Analytics and Proactive Services | $500,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Artist Directory | $300,000 |
| Children's Home of Northern Kentucky Covington, KY | General Operating Support 6-10 of 10 | $250,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Blink Festival 2024 Execution Funding | $250,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Kentucky Florence, KY | Nurturing Hope Campaign | $250,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283,226,600 | $4,760,971 | $15,273,929 | $11,794,000 | 167 |
| 2023 | $276,171,000 | $1,725,731 | $14,757,879 | $11,350,000 | 163 |
| 2022 | $270,046,294 | $2,804,984 | $17,674,204 | $14,005,148 | 150 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $283,226,600 | $276,171,000 | $270,046,294 |
| Revenue | $4,760,971 | $1,725,731 | $2,804,984 |
| Expenses | $15,273,929 | $14,757,879 | $17,674,204 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $13,869,533 | $12,909,220 | $15,454,238 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,424,498 | $3,025,966 | $8,970,672 |
| Distributable Amount | $13,781,721 | $13,418,022 | $13,933,547 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernard McKay as President and CEO and Christine Bochenek as Vice President.
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr is led by Bernard McKay, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard McKay
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$241K (2022) → $545K (2024)
Christine Bochenek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$220K (2020) → $196K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Eric Avner (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Leslie P. Maloney (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Timothy Maloney (2020–2022) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $545K, to Bernard McKay (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 2060 Reading Road 250, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 632-4385
Website: https://hailefoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr
How much does Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr give each year?
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr gave $11.8M across 167 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.3M across 163 grants.
What is Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr's typical grant size?
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $70,623, across 167 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr that year got $39K on average.
Where does Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr give grants?
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (130 grants), Covington, KY (13 grants), Newport, KY (3 grants) and Hamilton, OH (2 grants).
Does Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 167) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr's largest grantees?
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Public Radio Inc ($1,000,000), Wesley Community Services Organization ($750,000) and University of Cincinnati Foundation ($705,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr?
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr reported $283.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr fund?
The foundation says it works with regional stakeholders to help build a stronger, more vibrant community, concentrating on areas Carol and Ralph Haile were passionate about: Arts and Culture, Civic and Community, Education, and Human Services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its inquiry process; interested organizations can begin with an inquiry or letter-of-inquiry form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr's EIN?
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2135984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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