Charles H Dater Foundation Inc

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-1150951 Website

The Charles H. Dater Foundation Inc is a private philanthropic organization established in 1985 by Cincinnati businessman and philanthropist Charles H. Dater. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to support community development through strategic grantmaking. The foundation is one of the largest private foundations in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$101.0M

-1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$5.1M

-11.6% YoY

Grant Count

137

-13.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

+2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Dater Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to make grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area to carry out projects that benefit young people. Primary funding areas include:

Arts and culture
Education
Healthcare
Social services
Other community needs

The foundation's grantmaking is specifically directed toward enriching the lives of children and young people in the Greater Cincinnati region.

Grantmaking

The foundation provides grant guidelines to applicants before the application process to help organizations understand the foundation's background and grantmaking priorities. A formal Grant Request/Application process is available to interested nonprofits.

Grant Range

s and Statistics:**

Average Grant

amount: $26,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses exclusively on the Greater Cincinnati area in Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $8.5M (96%)

Kentucky $185K (2%)

Virginia $105K (1%)

Georgia $80K (1%)

New York $20K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Georgia Kentucky New York Ohio Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaAtlantaBlu AshBlue AshCincinnatiClarksvilleColumbusCovingtonErlangerEvendaleFayettevilleFlorenceFort MitchellHamiltonHighland HeightsIndependenceLiberty TownshipLiberty TwpLovelandMason

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending August 2024):

Total Assets: $101,000,000
Total Revenue: $4,256,005
Total Expenses: $6,051,246
Net Income: -$1,795,241

Prior Year Data (2023):

Total Assets: $102,786,063
Total Revenue: $5,242,247
Total Expenses: $6,812,762
Total Giving: $6,157,350

The foundation's asset base has grown from initial small contributions to over $100 million through successful asset management and strategic investing by the Board of Directors.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$100,990,822	$102,786,063	$104,336,562
Revenue	$4,256,005	$5,242,247	$6,915,425
Expenses	$6,051,246	$6,812,762	$6,388,373
Qualifying Distributions	$5,533,480	$6,157,350	$5,815,774
Net Investment Income	$3,738,239	$4,761,835	$6,204,664
Distributable Amount	$5,945,785	$5,512,168	$6,075,553

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Charles H Dater Foundation Inc

Foundation

Charles H. Dater Foundation Grants

Charles H Dater Foundation Inc

Amount

Approximately US $14,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Theatre of Cincinnati ($275,000), Cincinnati Public Radio ($175,000), Bloc Ministries Inc ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
1N5 Cincinnati, OH	Building Resiliency in Youth	$40,000
Adopt A Class Foundation Cincinnati, OH	Preparing Greater Cincinnati Students as Tomorrow's Greater Cincinnati Leaders	$30,000
Adventure Crew Cincinnati, OH	Capacity-Building for the Crew Pathways Programs	$25,000
Alliance for Catholic Urban Education Covington, KY	ACUE Schools Lighting Upgrade	$10,128
American Diabetes Association Merrifield, VA	American Diabetes Association's Camp Korelitz	$25,000
American National Red Cross Cincinnati, OH	Youth Disaster Preparedness	$20,000
Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH	Artist & Writer in Residence	$25,000
Art Creates Us Inc dba Project Art New York, NY	ProjectArt Cincinnati	$20,000
Arthritis Foundation Inc Loveland, OH	Kids Get Arthritis Too!	$25,000
ArtWorks Cincinnati, OH	Year Round Youth Employment Program	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by a five-person Board of Directors:

Bruce A. Krone – President, Secretary, and Director (15 hours/week, $50,000 compensation)
Stanley J. Frank Jr. – Treasurer and Director (15 hours/week, $50,000 compensation)
Amanda P. Lenhart – Director and Vice President (15 hours/week, $50,000 compensation)
Roger L. Ruhl – Director and Vice President (15 hours/week, $50,000 compensation)

The foundation operates with a small staff of approximately 2 employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bruce A Krone	President/Secretary/Direct	15	$50,000
Stanley J Frank Jr	Treasurer/Director	15	$50,000
Amanda P Lenhart	Director/VP	15	$50,000
Roger L Ruhl	Director/VP	15	$50,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles H Dater Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to make grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area to carry out projects that benefit young people. Primary funding areas include: • Arts and culture • Education • Healthcare • Social services • Other community needs The foundation's grantmaking is specifically directed toward enriching the lives of children and young people in the Greater Cincinnati region.

How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Dater Foundation Inc?

**Grant Ranges and Statistics:** • Grant range: $1,000 - $250,000 • Median grant amount: $25,000 • Average grant amount: $26,000 • Giving rate: 5.9% • Number of grants awarded: 133 (as of most recent data) **Recent Grant Activity:** • Fiscal year 2022-23: 158 grants totaling $5,750,000 • Fiscal year 2020-21: 167 grants totaling $5,275,000 **Grant Programs:** • General Operating Support • YMCA Teen Programs • Family Emergency Shelter with Child Enrichment • Counseling Programs • COVID-19 Relief …

Where does Charles H Dater Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation focuses exclusively on the Greater Cincinnati area in Ohio.

What size grants does Charles H Dater Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Charles H Dater Foundation Inc awarded 137 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charles H Dater Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles H Dater Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Charles H Dater Foundation Inc's EIN?

Charles H Dater Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1150951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.