Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 is a private foundation based in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. It makes grants in the Greater Cincinnati and tri-state area, with stated interests that include education, community, and the arts.
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 at a glance
In short: Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 gave $931K across 97 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $930,535
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,593
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $25,499,249
- +7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (42 of 97, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005
- How to Apply
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Apply through the website application. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust
Mailing address: 250 Grandview Dr, Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
Phone: (513) 335-4798
Email: vrklette@elsa-trust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005
Who Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc Foundation ($80K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($43,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
400 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 399 grants of 400 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it serves the Greater Cincinnati and tri-state area of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 17% to recipients in Kentucky; 1% each went to New York and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 42 of 97 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $829K (2023) to $950K (2020). In 2024 it made 97 grants totaling $931K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $80,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $43,000 |
| Guiding Light Mentoring Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $26,000 |
| Magnified Giving Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| May We Help Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Master Provisions Florence, KY | Program Support | $17,000 |
| Children's Hunger Alliance Columbus, OH | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Citylink Center Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Faith Community Pharmacy Inc Newport, KY | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Shelterhouse Volunteer Group Inc Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $25,499,249 | $1,165,027 | $1,427,491 | $930,535 | 97 | $1,269,142 | $1,009,884 | $1,227,535 |
| 2023 | $23,680,220 | $629,913 | $1,295,829 | $829,025 | 100 | $1,164,609 | $610,916 | $1,144,436 |
| 2022 | $24,051,059 | $687,979 | $1,414,641 | $900,819 | 105 | $1,251,818 | $596,987 | $1,226,876 |
| 2021 | $771 | — | $308 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $24,205,298 | $1,034,577 | $1,378,261 | $950,450 | 98 | — | $1,000,927 | $1,144,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its listed priorities cover education, health, children’s welfare, arts and culture, civic affairs, animal welfare, and environmental and community stewardship.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Guiding Light Mentoring describes its work as mentoring young people ages 8–18 in the Greater Cincinnati area. Faith Community Pharmacy says it provides free medication for chronic illnesses to people who cannot afford it, while Children’s Hunger Alliance describes work to ensure Ohio children have consistent access to nutritious meals. Shelterhouse Volunteer Group says it provides basic human services to homeless men and women, and Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation says it educates about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, and the environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 97 grants totaling $930,535. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median award of $7,500. Its largest listed award was $80,000 to UC Foundation for scholarships. Other notable grants included $43,000 to Northern Kentucky University Foundation to provide scholarships and sponsor a visual arts event; $26,000 to Guiding Light Mentoring for program support; and $20,000 each to Magnified Giving and May We Help for program support.
The foundation’s governing body reviews grant applications in April, July, and October. Applicants must submit an application for each calendar year in which they seek funding; grants are usually for one year unless designated in writing as multiyear or renewable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ruth Klette as trustee and Jordan Klette-Cusher as foundation manager.
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Klette
Trustee
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $249K (2024)
Jordan Klette-Cusher
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$68K (2022) → $72K (2024)
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 $249K, to Ruth Klette (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005
How much does Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 give each year?
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 gave $931K across 97 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $829K across 100 grants.
What is Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's typical grant size?
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,593, across 97 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 that year got $8K on average.
Where does Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 give grants?
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (61 grants), Covington, KY (6 grants), Newport, KY (4 grants) and Mason, OH (3 grants).
Does Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 97 grants with a stated purpose on Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (93 grants).
Who are Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's largest grantees?
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's largest 2024 grantees include Uc Foundation ($80,000), Guiding Light Mentoring ($26,000) and Magnified Giving ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($43,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005?
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 reported $25.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its listed priorities cover education, health, children’s welfare, arts and culture, civic affairs, animal welfare, and environmental and community stewardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005?
Apply through the website application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's EIN?
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7277661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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