Fleischmann Foundation

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-6025516

The Fleischmann Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1941, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since July 1941. The foundation functions as a philanthropic entity focused on distributing grants to charitable organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.0M

+3.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$165K

-85.5% YoY

Grant Count

-4.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-84.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fleischmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $439K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains active grant distribution activity. Based on recent filings:

Grant Range

**: $250 to $974,130

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including Massachusetts, Ohio, and North Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.2M (70%)

Massachusetts $249K (14%)

Connecticut $112K (6%)

North Carolina $76K (4%)

Vermont $31K (2%)

District of Columbia $21K (1%)

South Carolina $15K (1%)

Maine $14K (1%)

+7 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio South Carolina Virginia Vermont

Cities

AmherstApexArlingtonBaltimoreBostonBrattleboroCambridgeCaryCharlestonChathamCincinnatiCuttingsvilleDaytonDennisFairfieldFarmingtonFuquay VarinaHarwich PortIndian HillKansas City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023–2024:

Total Assets: $6.76–$11 million (varies by filing source and year)
Annual Revenue: $274,645–$275,000
Annual Expenses: $1.21 million
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Distributions: $1.1 million

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,010,636	$6,761,849	$7,697,436
Revenue	$489,401	$274,645	$406,762
Expenses	$240,614	$1,210,232	$230,927
Qualifying Distributions	$165,200	$1,139,330	$165,200
Net Investment Income	$437,321	$231,837	$361,911
Distributable Amount	$439,009	$381,028	$373,939

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

188 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Woodcock Nature Preserve Inc ($20,000), Cincinnati Off-road Alliance ($13,000), Green Umbrella ($13,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
100 FRIENDS NEWPORT BEACH, CA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$7,000
AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$7,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$500
ASSOCIATION TO PRESERVE CAPE COD DENNIS, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,000
ATLANTIC WHITE SHARK CONSERVANCY CHATHAM, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$500
BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,000
CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES PROVINCETOWN, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,000
CHATHAM CONSERVATION FOUNDATION CHATHAM, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$2,000
CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHATHAM, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$5,000
CHATHAM ORPHEUM THEATER CHATHAM, MA	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees, all serving without compensation:

Noah Fleischmann – Trustee, Treasurer & President
Blair S Fleischmann – Trustee & Secretary
Charles Fleischmann IV – Trustee
Louisa Fleischmann – Trustee
Burd B Schlessinger – Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BLAIR S FLEISCHMANN	TRUSTEE & SECRETARY	1	—
BURD B SCHLESSINGER	TRUSTEE	1	—
CHARLES FLEISCHMANN IV	TRUSTEE	1	—
LOUISA FLEISCHMANN	TRUSTEE	1	—
NOAH FLEISCHMANN	TRUSTEE, TREASURER & PRESIDENT	1	—
CHARLES FLEISCHMANN III DECEASED	FORMER TRUSTEE	—	—
ESTATE OF CHARLES FLEISCHMANN III	FORMER TRUSTEE	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 7811 Laurel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (513) 621-1384

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Fleischmann Foundation?

The foundation maintains active grant distribution activity. Based on recent filings: • **Grant Range**: $250 to $974,130 • **Median Grant Size**: $2,000 • **Recent Grant Count**: 41–43 grants distributed in recent fiscal years • **Total Annual Distributions**: Approximately $1.1 million The foundation appears to be possibly open to applications, with no "preselected only" restriction noted in its most recent filings. However, it operates with limited staffing, relying on volunteer board member…

Where does Fleischmann Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including Massachusetts, Ohio, and North Carolina.

What size grants does Fleischmann Foundation award?

In 2024, Fleischmann Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Fleischmann Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fleischmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $439K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.