Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation
The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, scientific and literary uses and purposes within the meaning of those terms as used in sections 170(c)(2)(b) and 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. In furtherance of its charitable and philanthropic purposes, the corporation may, among other things, develop and fund a facility and/or programming to provide resources and training to improve the effectiveness of the police in the region provide education, collaborative youth programs, and other opportunities to strengthen the bond between the police and the community, and/or promote safer neighborhoods and highly skilled and equipped police.
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation at a glance
In short: Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation gave $63K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,647
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $20,882
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,822,642
- +68.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Police Department ($42K). Together the top 3 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Police Department Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $42,000 |
| The Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Project Heart Restart Campaign | $12,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police #69 Cincinnati, OH | Fallen Officers Memorial Landscaping and Maintenance | $8,647 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,822,642 | $1,665,429 | $517,265 | $62,647 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,671,589 | $1,193,814 | $461,376 | — | — |
| 2022 | $918,373 | $1,322,255 | $485,020 | — | — |
| 2021 | $75,563 | $219,053 | $219,232 | — | — |
| 2020 | $100,873 | $157,164 | $165,505 | — | — |
| 2019 | $84,980 | $168,618 | $94,327 | — | — |
About Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation is a public charity, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation is led by Annette Ditommaso, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annette Ditommaso
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$32K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Charles Williams
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kam Misleh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Allen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Altenau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Mack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliot Isaac
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Saunders
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Robinson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Horn
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ludwig
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ken Kober (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Rob Ludwig (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Saunders (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Hils (2019) — Director
- Former: Daniel Vogelpohl (2019) — Director
- Former: Gil Hyland (2019) — Director
- Former: James Whalen (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Judge Sylvia Hendon (2019) — Director
- Former: Laura Mitchell (2019) — Director
- Former: Terry Sherman (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Annette Ditommaso (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation
How much does Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation give each year?
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation gave $63K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation's typical grant size?
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $20,882, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation give grants?
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation?
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation's EIN?
Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2744999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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