Chickesaw Foundation
Chickesaw Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations supporting causes including memorials, arts, animal care, children’s sports, religion, health care, parks, and climate solutions.
Chickesaw Foundation at a glance
In short: Chickesaw Foundation gave $52K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Ohio. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,053
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,732
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $839,937
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chickesaw Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a letter stating the organization’s need and a copy of its IRS determination letter. Awards are limited to Section 501(c)(3) organizations with substantial activities in Ohio.
- Contact
Application contact: Kevin Mcintire
Mailing address: 3368 Morrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Phone: (513) 602-5645
Website: https://chickesawfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chickesaw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tunnel to Towers ($12K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its filing restricts awards to Section 501(c)(3) organizations with substantial activities in Ohio. In 2024, 31% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 23% each to recipients in New York and Kentucky, 13% to recipients in Virginia, and 10% to recipients in Florida. The listed grants also include a $53 award to a California recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chickesaw Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2022) to $53K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Firefighter Memorial Charity | $12,000 |
| Vietam Veterans Memorial Fund Arlington, VA | Memorial Site | $7,000 |
| Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North Williamstown, KY | Maintain Cemetery | $7,000 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center Cincinnati, OH | Arts Promoton | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Northern Kentucky Falmouth, KY | Animal Care | $5,000 |
| Fleming Island Athletic Association Fleming Island, FL | Children Team Sports | $5,000 |
| Mt Washington Baptist Church Cincinnati, OH | Religion | $5,000 |
| Clovernook School for the Blind Cincinnati, OH | Healthcare Charity Eyesight Related | $2,000 |
| The School House Symphony Cincinnati, OH | Music Appreciation | $2,000 |
| Cincy Parks Cincinnati, OH | City Parks | $2,000 |
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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 | $839,937 | $56,666 | $64,700 | $52,053 | 11 | $52,053 | $46,119 | $58,193 |
| 2023 | $847,971 | $28,955 | $62,904 | $51,000 | 10 | $51,000 | $19,789 | $50,720 |
| 2022 | $881,920 | $65,820 | $53,193 | $40,781 | 8 | — | $43,272 | $52,694 |
| 2021 | $869,141 | $145,020 | $65,619 | $52,000 | 12 | — | $133,632 | $62,485 |
| 2020 | $788,621 | $36,079 | $65,987 | $53,250 | 14 | — | $27,542 | $50,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chickesaw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K 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 went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Humane Society of Northern Kentucky describes its mission as ending companion-animal homelessness in Northern Kentucky and improving companion animals’ lives through education and low-cost spay and neuter programs. Clifton Cultural Arts Center says it aims to strengthen the link between participation in cultural arts and successful, healthy children, adults, and communities. Sierra Club Foundation describes its work as educating and empowering people to protect and improve the natural and human environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $52,053 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $53 to $12,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $12,000 to Tunnel to Towers in Staten Island, New York, for a firefighter memorial charity. Other grants included $7,000 to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund for its memorial site and $7,000 to Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North to maintain the cemetery. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Humane Society of Northern Kentucky, Fleming Island Athletic Association, and Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin McIntire, Joseph P Rouse Esq, and Kim Brockhoff as trustees.
Chickesaw Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph P. Rouse Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin McIntire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Brockhoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Chickesaw Foundation
How much does Chickesaw Foundation give each year?
Chickesaw Foundation gave $52K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 10 grants.
What is Chickesaw Foundation's typical grant size?
Chickesaw Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,732, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chickesaw Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Chickesaw Foundation give grants?
Chickesaw Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Kentucky (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (5 grants).
Does Chickesaw Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Chickesaw Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Chickesaw Foundation's largest grantees?
Chickesaw Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tunnel to Towers ($12,000), Vietam Veterans Memorial Fund ($7,000) and Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chickesaw Foundation?
Chickesaw Foundation reported $840K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (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 Chickesaw Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chickesaw Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chickesaw Foundation's EIN?
Chickesaw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1122410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chickesaw Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chickesaw Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chickesaw-foundation-morg_06ea01b786c64f47ae30a27fb19a2398
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