HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports 19 grants totaling $868,000 to charitable organizations, with recipients primarily in Ohio.
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation at a glance
In short: HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation gave $868K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $46K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $868,000
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $45,684
- +3.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $13,461,540
- +5.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($100K). Together the top 10 received $700K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 64 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients, 4% to Kentucky, and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation gives
- 37% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $415K (2024) to $868K (2026). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $868K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $100,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Milford, OH | Project/Program Support | $75,000 |
| The Salvation Army Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $75,000 |
| Great Parks Forever Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
| City Gospel Mission Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $50,000 |
| Tikkun Farm Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,461,540 | $1,775,289 | $1,082,716 | $868,000 | 19 | $895,323 | $1,624,283 | $755,370 |
| 2025 | $12,769,145 | $1,161,635 | $820,601 | $620,000 | 14 | $647,583 | $1,004,156 | $733,804 |
| 2024 | $12,424,512 | $771,468 | $575,166 | $415,000 | 9 | $438,325 | $633,858 | $673,344 |
| 2023 | $12,229,526 | $784,905 | $585,021 | $435,000 | 13 | $455,993 | $660,956 | $649,339 |
| 2022 | $12,031,003 | $866,155 | $834,916 | $675,000 | 9 | $675,788 | $713,894 | $750,022 |
| 2021 | $11,998,859 | $812,516 | $667,593 | $520,000 | 10 | — | $691,971 | $645,873 |
| 2020 | $11,852,864 | $1,390,808 | $665,797 | $520,000 | 1 | — | $1,264,623 | $592,543 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation reported a distributable amount of $755K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose stated work involves nature, parks, conservation, education, regional history, human services, and community preservation. For example, Cincinnati Museum Center says it inspires learning through science, regional history, and educational experiences; Great Parks Forever describes partnering to protect and enhance regional parkland and provide outdoor recreation and nature education; and Cincinnati Parks Foundation says it builds partnerships to support city parks and greenspaces. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $868,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest reported awards included $100,000 each to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for project/program support, Greater Cincinnati Television for general operating support, and Cincinnati Museum Center for general operating support. Other awards included $75,000 each to Cincinnati Nature Center and The Salvation Army for project/program support, and $50,000 each to Great Parks Forever, City Gospel Mission, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Cincinnati Parks Foundation, and Tikkun Farm.
Additional 2026 recipients included Thomas More University ($30,000), Mariemont Preservation Foundation ($25,000), Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation ($25,000), Mill Creek Alliance ($25,000), and World Wildlife Fund Inc. ($25,000). The grantees describe their work as including Catholic liberal arts education, preserving Mariemont’s history, agricultural and environmental education, watershed restoration and recreation, and nature conservation, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fifth Third Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$149K (2024) → $171K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank N A (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $171K, to Fifth Third Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation
How much does HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation give each year?
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation gave $868K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $620K across 14 grants.
What is HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's typical grant size?
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $50,000, and its average grant was $45,684, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation give grants?
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (13 grants).
Does HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's largest grantees?
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($100,000), Greater Cincinnati Television ($100,000) and Cincinnati Museum Center ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation?
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $895K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $755K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose stated work involves nature, parks, conservation, education, regional history, human services, and community preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's EIN?
HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6425317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). HG HF & LT Dornette Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hg-hf-and-lt-dornette-foundation-morg_f6f7e3f0ce5044ef91cf70b3d901fcb8
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