Promoting justice and changing lives through the law with the desire to serve the legal profession, the justice system and the Greater Cincinnati community. The Cincinnati Bar Foundation concentrates grant-making efforts in the following four areas: 1. Knowledge and understanding of and respect for the law in the community, particularly with young people, 2. Improving the quality and administration of justice in all its facets, 3. Supporting the delivery of legal services at an affordable cost for the poor, elderly and otherwise disadvantaged, 4. Fostering professionalism and civility in the practice of law.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+15.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$81K
-2.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+9.6% YoY
About Cincinnati Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cincinnati Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $161K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,135,322 | $3,566,991 | $3,761,362 |
| Revenue | $297,566 | $392,718 | $568,062 |
| Expenses | $286,978 | $285,774 | $251,587 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $160,933 | $263,022 | $351,965 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cincinnati Bar Association ($24,390), ProKids ($11,500), Children's Home of Cincinnati ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Home of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Works Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $7,500 |
| Health Care Access Now Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $7,500 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $7,500 |
| ProKids Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $11,500 |
| Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Bar Association Cincinnati, OH | Mission Related | $24,390 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony L Osterlund | President | 4 | — |
| Bernice L Walker | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Dale A Stalf | Immediate Past President | 3 | — |
| Danielle L Lorenz | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Derek M Freitas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elise Elam | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elisher J Williams | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alan H Abes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jacqueline Aguilar | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeffery M Hendricks | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jenna M Heaphy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jesse L Jenike-Godshalk | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kelly A Holden | Trustee- Exit 10/2023 | 1 | — |
| Louise M Roselle | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael J Moeddel | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Reginald Staples Jr | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Ryan WGoellner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ryan J McGraw | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sarah Topy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steven A Simon | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cincinnati Bar Foundation?
Cincinnati Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in CINCINNATI, OH. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cincinnati Bar Foundation?
As of 2024, Cincinnati Bar Foundation holds $4.1M in total assets with $298K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $81K in 2024.
Where does Cincinnati Bar Foundation operate?
Cincinnati Bar Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, Ohio.
What size grants does Cincinnati Bar Foundation award?
In 2024, Cincinnati Bar Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cincinnati Bar Foundation's EIN?
Cincinnati Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6059929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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