Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
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
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
How to Apply
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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
Cities
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.
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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