The E Kenneth and Esther Marie Hatton Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1997, it operates as a non-operating foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.7M
+18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-7.8% YoY
Grant Count
49
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors including education, youth development, disability services, and community development.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$26,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio and Kentucky, which account for a significant portion of grantmaking. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states, with additional support in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $38,670,124
- 2023: $32,697,084
- Growth from 2011: Assets increased from $24.2 million to $32.7 million by 2023
Annual Income & Revenue:
- 2024 Total Revenues: $1,558,551
- 2024 Investment Income and Dividends: $593,600
- Annual Income (reported): $8.3 million
Expenses:
- 2024 Total Expenses: $1,680,694
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,670,124 | $32,697,084 | $28,970,978 |
| Revenue | $1,558,551 | $617,104 | $300,912 |
| Expenses | $1,680,694 | $1,738,703 | $1,808,101 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,355,359 | $1,456,277 | $1,456,474 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,237,757 | $334,679 | $210,009 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,780,908 | $1,534,996 | $1,462,640 |
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
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees and Officers:
- Walter B. Lunsford (Principal Officer)
- Margaret Lunsford
- Steve Scherzinger
- Walter Lunsford
The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET LUNSFORD | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| STEVE SCHERZINGER | PRESIDENT | — | $600 |
| WALTER LUNSFORD | EXECUTIVE DI | — | — |
| CHASE LUNSFORD | TRUSTEE | — | $300 |
| ROBERT ROBINSON | VICE PRESIDE | — | $600 |
| KIM BEACH | TREASURER | — | $600 |
| CARLENE ROBINSON | SECRETARY | — | $400 |
| TAMARA JONES ANDERSSON | TRUSTEE | — | $600 |
| MICHAEL STENGER | TRUSTEE | — | $600 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hatton Foundation provided a $1 million matching gift for The Hope Center, as announced by the Nuxhall Foundation. The foundation has also supported social enterprises serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Point Perk Coffee Shop, which opened in December 2015 with funding from a Hatton Foundation grant.
Nuxhall Foundation surpasses $1M match for future Hope CenterSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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