Cincinnati Business Committee
The cbc is an organization of chief executives of the greater cincinnati area committed to identifying and providing leadership on selected issues the members consider especially important to the long-term economic vitality and well-being of the greater cincinnati community and in which the cbc's active involvement will make a major difference.the cbc provides a forum in which its members have an opportunity to review issues, receive requests for assistance from various parties (e.g. Schools, the county, city), exchange views, and develop commitment, consensus and plans for action. Special emphasis is placed on economic development (with particular, but not exclusive, focus on downtown cincinnati), public education, and government affairs. The cbc works, whenever possible, through appropriate existing organizations involved in these activities. Membership is comprised of a maximum of 30 cincinnati business enterprises.
Cincinnati Business Committee at a glance
In short: Cincinnati Business Committee gave $158K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,000
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,667
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,500
- Total assets
- $2,093,853
- +0.9% 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 Business Committee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnatians Opposed to New Taxes ($94K). Together the top 3 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cincinnati Business Committee gives
- Giving grew 111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $194K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnatians Opposed to New Taxes Cincinnati, OH | To Oppose New Taxes | $94,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation Cincinnati, OH | To Support Economic Growth | $41,500 |
| The Port of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Economic Growth/Green Banks | $22,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,093,853 | $1,836,392 | $1,818,153 | $158,000 | 3 | $33,684 |
| 2023 | $2,075,614 | $1,863,359 | $1,837,248 | $194,185 | 3 | $14,783 |
| 2022 | $2,049,503 | $1,403,517 | $1,808,350 | $25,000 | 1 | $3,731 |
| 2021 | $2,454,337 | $2,320,929 | $1,746,718 | $75,000 | 2 | $3,123 |
| 2020 | $1,915,126 | $1,778,490 | $1,409,368 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,759 |
About Cincinnati Business Committee
Based on IRS filings
Cincinnati Business Committee is a public charity, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $34K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cincinnati Business Committee is led by Gary Z. Lindgren, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Z. Lindgren
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$447K (2020) → $500K (2024)
Craig Lindner
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Phillips
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $145K (2024)
Matt Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Adam Symson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Spiller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Archie M. Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary L. Heiman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John F. Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin W. Canafax
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Fox
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neville G. Pinto
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hcastellini
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney McMullen
Board Member
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hightower
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Johnston
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Slattery
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Moeller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Spence
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Schneider
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Weber
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Starcher
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Oaks
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Prescott
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Steigerwald
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: R. Michael Prescott (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Phillip R. Cox (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Turner (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Taylor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg D. Carmichael (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kay Geiger (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Fisher (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott D. Farmer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David L. Joyce (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eddie Tyner (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gary T. Huffman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Ferris (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $500K, to Gary Lindgren (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati Business Committee
How much does Cincinnati Business Committee give each year?
Cincinnati Business Committee gave $158K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $194K across 3 grants.
What is Cincinnati Business Committee's typical grant size?
Cincinnati Business Committee's median grant in 2024 was $41,500, and its average grant was $52,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cincinnati Business Committee give grants?
Cincinnati Business Committee 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 Business Committee give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Cincinnati Business Committee's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Cincinnati Business Committee?
Cincinnati Business Committee reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Cincinnati Business Committee's EIN?
Cincinnati Business Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0904240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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