FC Cincinnati Foundation
The FC Cincinnati Foundation aims to improve the lives of children through soccer.
FC Cincinnati Foundation at a glance
In short: FC Cincinnati Foundation gave $76K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,500
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,786
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,424,628
- +57.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who FC Cincinnati Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses ($17K). Together the top 7 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How FC Cincinnati Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% 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 $66K (2023) to $355K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses Cincinnati, OH | West End Community Building | $17,000 |
| Adopt a Class Foundation Cincinnati, OH | West End Community Building | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Cincinnati, OH | West End Community Building | $10,000 |
| Q-Kidz Dance Team Cincinnati, OH | West End Community Building | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc Pocatello, ID | West End Community Building | $10,000 |
| West End LIL Senators Youth Athletic Club Cincinnati, OH | West End Community Building | $10,000 |
| West End Reds Baseball & Softball Organization Cincinnati, OH | West End Community Building | $8,500 |
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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 | $1,424,628 | $2,569,478 | $2,122,314 | $75,500 | 7 | $78 |
| 2023 | $903,529 | $2,659,754 | $2,447,254 | $65,500 | 6 | $2,276 |
| 2022 | $956,928 | $1,773,317 | $1,486,771 | $72,285 | 7 | $42,198 |
| 2021 | $616,697 | $1,507,019 | $1,213,363 | $144,289 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $488,760 | $1,024,290 | $1,025,180 | $354,500 | 17 | — |
About FC Cincinnati Foundation
Based on IRS filings
FC Cincinnati Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $78.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FC Cincinnati Foundation is led by Berding Jeff, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Berding Jeff
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mackey Sandra
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Keith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Kelly
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carroll Dennis
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harsh William
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kadon Karl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindner Martha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindner Tabitha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mallory Mark
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pepper David
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sammarco Dr Lakshmi
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Nicholas
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanamaker Steve
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
White Bonnie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaither Carter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Knue Carly
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larson Don
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spaulding David
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neely Mandy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leder Shellie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McGowan Dan
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Westfall Allison
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stanton John (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brunner Laura (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 FC Cincinnati Foundation
How much does FC Cincinnati Foundation give each year?
FC Cincinnati Foundation gave $76K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $66K across 6 grants.
What is FC Cincinnati Foundation's typical grant size?
FC Cincinnati Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,786, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does FC Cincinnati Foundation give grants?
FC Cincinnati Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants).
Does FC Cincinnati Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on FC Cincinnati Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "West End Community Building" (7 grants).
Who are FC Cincinnati Foundation's largest grantees?
FC Cincinnati Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses ($17,000), Adopt a Class Foundation ($10,000) and Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is FC Cincinnati Foundation?
FC Cincinnati Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is FC Cincinnati Foundation?
FC Cincinnati Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is FC Cincinnati Foundation's EIN?
FC Cincinnati Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2861019. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 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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