Hatton Foundation
The Hatton Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing describes a focus on civic and arts programs, faith-based programs, homelessness and poverty programs, medical and health organizations, people with special needs and their families, sports and youth development, and veterans.
Hatton Foundation at a glance
In short: Hatton Foundation gave $1.9M across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,880,125
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +40.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,248
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $42,510,213
- +9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (17 of 58, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% 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 Hatton Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that applicants should contact the Hatton Foundation and request forms and materials from the foundation. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated focus areas are civic and arts programs, faith-based programs, homelessness and poverty programs, medical and health organizations, programs for people with special needs and their families, sports and youth development programs, and veterans.
- Contact
Application contact: Hatton Foundation
Mailing address: C/O Ignite Philanthropy, 308 E 8Th Street 4Th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 381-1848
Email: kmorris@ignitephilanthropy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hatton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nuxhall Foundation Inc ($360K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 286 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 5% to Arizona, 4% to Kentucky, and 1% each to Florida and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hatton Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 58 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.3M (2024) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nuxhall Foundation Inc Fairfield, OH | Center for Hope/Matching Grant | $330,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Freeman Center Expansion | $250,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support-Procamps Sponsorship | $150,000 |
| Impact Autism Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | Impact Autism | $150,000 |
| Inspiring Purpose Day Program Inc Cincinnati, OH | Capital Campaign-Operational Growth | $100,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | In Memory of Charlie Kirk | $100,000 |
| Found Village Cincinnati, OH | LAUNCH2INDEPENDENCE Grant | $60,000 |
| Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Chilren in Trauma Intervention Camp | $50,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc Mason, OH | Support for Light the Night--Peter | $50,000 |
| Inspiration Studios Inc Hamilton, OH | Inclusive Wellness | $45,000 |
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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 | $42,510,213 | $1,704,206 | $2,342,669 | $1,880,125 | 69 | $1,950,904 | $1,343,579 | $2,053,737 |
| 2024 | $38,670,124 | $1,558,551 | $1,680,694 | $1,271,551 | 49 | $1,355,359 | $1,237,757 | $1,780,908 |
| 2023 | $32,697,084 | $617,104 | $1,738,703 | $1,378,650 | 56 | $1,456,277 | $334,679 | $1,534,996 |
| 2022 | $28,970,978 | $300,912 | $1,808,101 | $1,381,900 | 59 | $1,456,474 | $210,009 | $1,462,640 |
| 2021 | $36,707,732 | $5,042,036 | $1,681,905 | $1,345,800 | 53 | $1,399,579 | $4,761,389 | $1,339,353 |
| 2020 | $32,985,424 | $989,247 | $1,710,817 | $1,434,650 | 48 | — | $769,186 | $1,437,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hatton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2025 filing lists the focus areas above. Its grantees include organizations serving people with disabilities, young people, and the Cincinnati region.
For example, The Nuxhall Foundation says its mission is to bring Miracle League play to Butler County so children and young people with disabilities can experience baseball. Impact Autism Foundation says it creates access to work opportunities, recreation, and life services for adults with autism. Found Village says it creates a community of care for young people who have not achieved success despite other agencies’ efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $1,880,125. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $330,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $330,000 to The Nuxhall Foundation for Center for Hope/matching grant; $250,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation for the Freeman Center expansion; $150,000 to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for general support/ProCamps sponsorship; and $150,000 to Impact Autism Foundation. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Inspiring Purpose Day Program for a capital campaign and operational growth, and $100,000 to Turning Point USA in memory of Charlie Kirk.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret Lunsford, Steve Scherzinger, Walter Lunsford, Chase Lunsford, Robert Robinson, Kim Beach, Carlene Robinson, Tamara Jones Andersson, and Michael Stenger as officers or trustees. Listed roles include Margaret Lunsford, Chase Lunsford, Tamara Jones Andersson, and Michael Stenger as trustees; Steve Scherzinger as president; Kim Beach as treasurer; and Carlene Robinson as secretary.
Hatton Foundation is led by Steve Scherzinger, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Scherzinger
President
On filings since 2020
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Chase Lunsford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$500 (2020) → $300 (2025)
Michael Stenger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$600 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Tamara Jones Andersson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$600 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Margaret Lunsford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carlene Robinson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$600 (2020) → $400 (2025)
Kim Beach
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Robert Robinson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$600 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Walter Lunsford
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $600, to Steve Scherzinger (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hatton Foundation
How much does Hatton Foundation give each year?
Hatton Foundation gave $1.9M across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 49 grants.
What is Hatton Foundation's typical grant size?
Hatton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,248, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hatton Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Hatton Foundation give grants?
Hatton Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (32 grants), Hamilton, OH (4 grants), Fairfield, OH (3 grants) and Mason, OH (3 grants).
Does Hatton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Hatton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hatton Foundation's largest grantees?
Hatton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Nuxhall Foundation Inc ($360,000 across 3 grants), University of Cincinnati Foundation ($250,000) and Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hatton Foundation?
Hatton Foundation reported $42.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hatton Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2025 filing lists the focus areas above. Its grantees include organizations serving people with disabilities, young people, and the Cincinnati region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hatton Foundation?
The foundation states that applicants should contact the Hatton Foundation and request forms and materials from the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hatton Foundation's EIN?
Hatton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1533046. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hatton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hatton-foundation-morg_9e76f51618d6490e976addcbae8e9e14
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