Cincinnati Law Library Association
Cincinnati Law Library Association is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $551K. Net investment income was $279K.
Cincinnati Law Library Association at a glance
In short: Cincinnati Law Library Association gave $551K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $551K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $551,479
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $551,479
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $551,479
- Total assets
- $2,860,278
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cincinnati Law Library Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hamilton County Law Library ($551K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cincinnati Law Library Association gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 268% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $230K (2020) to $551K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $551K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Law Library Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $551,479 |
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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 | $2,860,278 | $309,696 | $584,302 | $551,479 | 1 | $551,479 | $278,827 | $205,626 |
| 2023 | $3,134,883 | $242,845 | $334,012 | $296,971 | 1 | $296,971 | $212,997 | $198,658 |
| 2022 | $3,226,051 | $343,084 | $438,232 | $405,342 | 1 | $405,342 | $312,533 | $210,082 |
| 2021 | $3,321,199 | $318,546 | $309,727 | $274,500 | 3 | $274,500 | $285,263 | $226,529 |
| 2020 | $3,312,380 | $166,260 | $259,967 | $230,011 | 2 | — | $139,080 | $204,954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cincinnati Law Library Association reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cincinnati Law Library Association is led by Cathy R. Cook, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathy R. Cook
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Napolitano
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Cobey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norma Holt Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Bell Sr.
Director
Bar Liaison → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bertha G. Helmick
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mary Lynn Creighton
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pierre Bergeron
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Justin D. Flamm
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Jacobs
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Beth A. Mandel (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Term ended end 42024
- Former: Barbara Silbersack (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bradley Thomas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: J. Neal Gardner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John G. Slauson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lawrence R. Elleman (2020–2021) — Director
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 Cincinnati Law Library Association
How much does Cincinnati Law Library Association give each year?
Cincinnati Law Library Association gave $551K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $297K across 1 grant.
How large is Cincinnati Law Library Association?
Cincinnati Law Library Association reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $551K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $206K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Cincinnati Law Library Association?
Cincinnati Law Library Association is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cincinnati Law Library Association operate?
Cincinnati Law Library Association has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Cincinnati Law Library Association's EIN?
Cincinnati Law Library Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0240418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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