Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
The Charles H Dater Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1985 by Cincinnati businessman and philanthropist Charles H. Dater, it makes grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Greater Cincinnati for projects benefiting young people.
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles H Dater Foundation Inc gave $5.4M across 144 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Ohio. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,375,000
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 144
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,326
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $101,861,350
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (13 of 139, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted electronically through the foundation’s application process. The foundation’s filing states that awards are primarily for the benefit of children in the Greater Cincinnati area.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce A Krone Secretary Charles H D
Mailing address: 700 Walnut St Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 241-1234
Website: https://daterfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
Who Charles H Dater Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crayons to Computers ($260K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
766 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 636 grants of 766 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grantmaking focus is Greater Cincinnati. In 2025, approximately 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 6% to Kentucky, and 1% each to Virginia and Minnesota; a rounded share was also reported for New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 144 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles H Dater Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 139 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2020) to $5.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 144 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Mini-Grants For Kids (Learning Links And Summertime Kids) | $250,000 |
| Crayons To Computers Cincinnati, OH | Leveling The Education Playing Field Comprehensive Campaign | $200,000 |
| Bloc Ministries Inc Cincinnati, OH | Outreach And Support For At-Risk Youth In Price Hill | $100,000 |
| CET Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Cet's Pbs Kids: Engaging Our Youngest Viewers On-Air, Online, And In The Classroom | $100,000 |
| Scouting America-Council 438 Dan Beard Cincinnati, OH | Scouting & Skilled Trades | $100,000 |
| Assistance League Of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Operation School Bell(R) | $75,000 |
| Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | 2024-25 Mainstage School Ticket Subsidy | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Cincinnati, OH | Democracy & Me | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Cincinnati, OH | Classics For Kids | $75,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | Power Pack Program: Weekend Nutrition For Food-Insecure Children In The Tri-State Region | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,861,350 | $7,380,352 | $6,510,571 | $5,375,000 | 144 | $5,844,035 | $6,818,816 | $6,471,978 |
| 2024 | $100,990,822 | $4,256,005 | $6,051,246 | $5,080,128 | 137 | $5,533,480 | $3,738,239 | $5,945,785 |
| 2023 | $102,786,063 | $5,242,247 | $6,812,762 | $5,750,000 | 159 | $6,157,350 | $4,761,835 | $5,512,168 |
| 2022 | $104,336,562 | $6,915,425 | $6,388,373 | $5,355,000 | 158 | $5,815,774 | $6,204,664 | $6,075,553 |
| 2021 | $103,809,510 | $11,174,781 | $6,303,956 | $5,327,927 | 168 | — | $10,609,277 | $6,077,593 |
| 2020 | $98,938,685 | $769,944 | $6,091,919 | $4,893,000 | 164 | — | $1,943,867 | $5,425,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Dater Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support projects in Greater Cincinnati that benefit young people. Its grant guidelines describe a focus on children’s programs in arts and culture, education, healthcare, and social services.
Recent recipients illustrate a range of work. The Greater Cincinnati Foundation says it works with donors to invest in a more equitable and vibrant region; BLOC Ministries says it builds relationships with neighbors through free activities and programs for youth and adults. Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati describes its work as philanthropic service projects in the region. Freestore Foodbank says it works to eliminate hunger in partnership with the community, while Last Mile Food Rescue says it rescues food and connects donors with nonprofits serving people experiencing food insecurity. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati says it provides professional theatre productions and arts education, and Cincinnati Public Radio describes its work as journalism, music, and culture for an informed community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 144 grants totaling $5,375,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $250,000, with a median of $30,000. Its grant program information says it makes about 150 grants annually, generally for programs or projects benefiting children, teens, and young adults; it describes typical awards as ranging from $20,000 to over $100,000.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $250,000 to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for its Mini-Grants for Kids programs, $200,000 to Crayons to Computers for its education campaign, and $100,000 each to BLOC Ministries, CET Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation, and Scouting America-Council 438 Dan Beard. Other reported awards included $75,000 each to Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Public Radio for each of two projects, Freestore Foodbank, Last Mile Food Rescue, and Santa Maria Community Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce A. Krone as president, secretary, and director; Stanley J. Frank Jr. as treasurer and director; Amanda P. Lenhart as director and vice president; and Roger L. Ruhl as director and vice president.
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc is led by Bruce A Krone, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce A Krone
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Amanda P Lenhart
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Roger L Ruhl
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Stanley J Frank Jr.
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Bruce A Krone (President/Secretary/Direct). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
How much does Charles H Dater Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc gave $5.4M across 144 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.1M across 137 grants.
What is Charles H Dater Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,326, across 144 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles H Dater Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does Charles H Dater Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (116 grants), Covington, KY (5 grants), Hamilton, OH (4 grants) and Florence, KY (3 grants).
Does Charles H Dater Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Charles H Dater Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 144) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles H Dater Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Crayons to Computers ($260,000 across 3 grants), Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($250,000) and Cincinnati Public Radio ($175,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Dater Foundation Inc?
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc reported $101.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (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 Charles H Dater Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support projects in Greater Cincinnati that benefit young people. Its grant guidelines describe a focus on children’s programs in arts and culture, education, healthcare, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Dater Foundation Inc?
Applications are submitted electronically through the foundation’s application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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