Fotofocus Cincinnati
Fotofocus Cincinnati is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its stated charitable activity is to promote, educate, and involve the general public in lens-based art, primarily through a biennial month-long photography and lens-based art festival, and to promote collaboration among arts organizations in the Greater Cincinnati region.
Fotofocus Cincinnati at a glance
In short: Fotofocus Cincinnati gave $10K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $887.545), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,763
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $888
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $20,509,709
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fotofocus Cincinnati
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact the office and provides no application form or materials beyond that instruction. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Vineeta Jindal
Mailing address: 212 E 14Th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 400-4027
Website: https://www.fotofocuscincinnati.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fotofocus Cincinnati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leslie Lohman Museum of Art ($3K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (54%), New York (26%), Pennsylvania (10%), Illinois (5%), and California (5%). The foundation’s stated charitable activity identifies the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio region in connection with arts collaboration.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $83K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie Lohman Museum of Art New York, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $1,263 |
| Corporation for Findlay Market Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ohio Humanities Columbus, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Silver Eye Center for Photography Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Filter Photo Chicago, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Salem United Church of Christ Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $500 |
| Peaslee Neighborhood Center Inc Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $500 |
| J Paul Getty Trust Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $500 |
| La Soupe Inc Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,509,709 | $2,069,132 | $1,595,384 | $9,763 | 11 | $1,587,077 | $320,212 |
| 2024 | $19,107,459 | $4,203,105 | $1,749,579 | — | — | $1,744,422 | $359,225 |
| 2023 | $14,867,901 | $2,759,919 | $1,504,084 | — | — | $1,504,084 | $230,027 |
| 2022 | $13,040,708 | $3,110,979 | $2,106,857 | — | — | $2,106,857 | $88,810 |
| 2021 | $11,862,912 | $5,313,747 | $1,135,038 | — | — | $1,135,038 | $60,832 |
| 2020 | $7,023,469 | $4,364,773 | $1,124,740 | $83,000 | 1 | — | $54,538 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated activity centers on public engagement with lens-based art and collaboration among arts organizations in Greater Cincinnati. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations with a range of missions. For example, Silver Eye Center for Photography says its mission is to communicate the value and significance of photographic images as creative expression and as a force shaping diverse values, histories, and communities. FreeStore Foodbank says it works to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with its community. Other recipients include Corporation for Findlay Market, whose mission includes expanding access to fresh food and supporting small businesses, and Peaslee Neighborhood Center, which fosters creative expression, self-determination, and social change through participatory education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Fotofocus Cincinnati reported 11 grants totaling $9,763. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $500. All itemized grants were described as donations. Recipients included Leslie Lohman Museum of Art ($2,500), FreeStore Foodbank ($1,263), Corporation for Findlay Market ($1,000), Ohio Humanities ($1,000), Silver Eye Center for Photography ($1,000), Filter Photo ($500), Salem United Church of Christ ($500), Peaslee Neighborhood Center ($500), J Paul Getty Trust ($500), La Soupe ($500), and OTR Film FestivalLiving Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled Inc ($500).
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Dr. Bruce Halpryn, Director Emeritus; Amanda Louis, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer; Dr. Ren Egbert, President; Maureen France, Cierra Mercer, Cynthia Collins, William Fry, and Robert Eckman, Directors; and Katherine Siegwarth, Executive Director.
Fotofocus Cincinnati is led by Katherine Siegwarth, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Siegwarth
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $111K (2025)
Ren Egbert
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Collins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen France
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Eckman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Fry
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cierra Mercer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Louis
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Halpryn
Directort Emeritus
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Directort Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Melvin Grier (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Bret Vetter (2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Ellen Goeke (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Christian N. Diederich (2020) — Director
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 $111K, to Katherine Siegwarth (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Fotofocus Cincinnati
How much does Fotofocus Cincinnati give each year?
Fotofocus Cincinnati gave $10K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fotofocus Cincinnati's typical grant size?
Fotofocus Cincinnati's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $888, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fotofocus Cincinnati give grants?
Fotofocus Cincinnati gives mostly in Ohio: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants).
Does Fotofocus Cincinnati give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Fotofocus Cincinnati's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are Fotofocus Cincinnati's largest grantees?
Fotofocus Cincinnati's largest 2025 grantees include Leslie Lohman Museum of Art ($2,500), Freestore Foodbank ($1,263) and Corporation for Findlay Market ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fotofocus Cincinnati?
Fotofocus Cincinnati reported $20.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Fotofocus Cincinnati fund?
The foundation’s stated activity centers on public engagement with lens-based art and collaboration among arts organizations in Greater Cincinnati. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fotofocus Cincinnati?
The filing says to contact the office and provides no application form or materials beyond that instruction. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fotofocus Cincinnati's EIN?
Fotofocus Cincinnati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4228394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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