Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati
To inspire heartfelt hope in patients and families impacted by congenital heart defects, as well as the medical practitioners that care for them, through the funding of groundbreaking research, global collaboration, and holistic well-being initiatives.
Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati at a glance
In short: Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati gave $559K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $280K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $559,455
- +145.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $279,728
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $279,728
- Total assets
- $9,073,379
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati
- Next open deadline
- December 15, 2026 (CHAoC Research Grants)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati
Who Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Children's ($517K). Together the top 2 received $559K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2021) to $559K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $559K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Cincinnati, OH | See pg 2 part IV | $517,235 |
| University of California San Francisco, CA | Research | $42,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,073,379 | $688,283 | $833,039 | $559,455 | 2 | $586,897 |
| 2024 | $8,772,031 | $630,042 | $460,399 | $227,635 | 1 | $559,596 |
| 2023 | $8,005,549 | $265,656 | $377,014 | $260,000 | 1 | $168,456 |
| 2022 | $7,392,968 | $375,714 | $673,448 | $522,098 | 1 | $329,545 |
| 2021 | $9,118,740 | $307,793 | $275,342 | $179,779 | 1 | $281,302 |
About Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati
Based on IRS filings
Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati is a public charity, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $559K. Net investment income was $587K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati is led by Zerlina Dubois, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zerlina Dubois
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Pfingstag
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Kimball
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Bucher
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Balzano
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Horsley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Katchman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Timmel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Karageorges
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Creaghead
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Menninger
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Nightingale
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Hamilton
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Flynn
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Pliskin
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Chad Kamstra (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joshua Rand (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Paticia Payne (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Sallie Sumerel (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Allison Barnes (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Lash (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John Otten (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Cecil (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mark McDonald (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan Paul (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Danielle Fritsch (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela Farber (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati
How much does Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati give each year?
Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati gave $559K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $228K across 1 grant.
How large is Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati?
Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $688K.
Where does Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati operate?
Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
What is Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati's EIN?
Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0537129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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