Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA is a private foundation located in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2025, it made 20 grants totaling $254,500 to charitable organizations.
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA at a glance
In short: Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA gave $255K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,500
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,725
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,572,156
- -11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Save the Animals Foundation ($105K). Together the top 10 received $229K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 95 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 18% to New York, 8% to Texas, 6% to Arizona, and 4% to Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2025) to $637K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Animals Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $105,000 |
| Crane Mountain Valley Westport, NY | General Operating Support | $36,000 |
| Mercy Ship Lindale, TX | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center Terrace Park, OH | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Project/Program Support | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $9,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Contribution | $9,000 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Milford, OH | Project/Program Support | $8,500 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $6,000 |
| Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital Valhalla, NY | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,572,156 | $102,738 | $303,123 | $254,500 | 20 | $277,752 | $84,881 | $207,496 |
| 2024 | $1,772,541 | $810,605 | $338,977 | $295,500 | 16 | $319,316 | $408,967 | $174,269 |
| 2023 | $1,301,376 | $263,897 | $348,850 | $320,500 | 19 | $332,738 | $248,788 | $153,832 |
| 2022 | $1,386,329 | $233,936 | $670,847 | $637,000 | 22 | $645,967 | $213,793 | $196,762 |
| 2021 | $1,823,242 | $319,805 | $563,732 | $533,500 | 18 | — | $299,518 | $210,568 |
| 2020 | $2,067,168 | $620,421 | $510,359 | $488,500 | 17 | — | $287,058 | $181,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for animal welfare, health care, parks and greenspaces, and other charitable organizations. For example, Save the Animals Foundation describes its mission as providing shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals, particularly cats and dogs; Crane Mountain Valley says it provides a safe home for neglected and abused horses. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation describes its mission as building partnerships to support the conservation and enhancement of the city’s parks and greenspaces.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $254,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $105,000 to Save the Animals Foundation for a contribution; $36,000 to Crane Mountain Valley for general operating support; and $20,000 each to Mercy Ship and Children’s Hospital Medical Center for project or program support. Other recipients included Best Friends Animal Society ($10,000), SPCA of Cincinnati ($9,000), Humane Society of Southern Arizona ($9,000), and Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and ($8,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A, Travis Elliott, and Cynthia F Elliott as co-trustees.
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Cynthia F. Elliott
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Travis Elliott
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Narley L. Haley (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Paula Wharton (2022) — Advisor
- Former: Alexandra H. Elliott (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA
How much does Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA give each year?
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA gave $255K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $296K across 16 grants.
What is Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's typical grant size?
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,725, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA that year got $2K on average.
Where does Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA give grants?
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants) and Tucson, AZ (3 grants).
Does Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (11 grants) and "Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's largest grantees?
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's largest 2025 grantees include Save the Animals Foundation ($105,000), Crane Mountain Valley ($36,000) and Mercy Ship ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA?
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $278K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for animal welfare, health care, parks and greenspaces, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's EIN?
Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1628541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fairways Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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