Homan Foundation
The Homan Foundation is a private foundation based in Norwood, Ohio, that reported $563,500 in grants to 70 recipients in its 2025 filing. Its filing limits awards to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations.
Homan Foundation at a glance
In short: Homan Foundation gave $564K across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $563,500
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,050
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,631,815
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (11 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% 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 Homan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs applicants to submit a written request to Trustee Walter E. Homan. Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists November 15. That date has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists November 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Walter E Homan Trustee
Mailing address: 974 Pavilion St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 904-4360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Homan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Xavier University ($234K). Together the top 10 received $444K.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 301 grants of 325 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients, 4% to Florida, and 1% to Kentucky. Texas and Washington, D.C., each accounted for 0% as reported. The grant list includes organizations in the Cincinnati area as well as a recipient in Naples, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Homan Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 70 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $522K (2024) to $941K (2022). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $564K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $233,500 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $52,500 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Summit Country Day School Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $45,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $12,500 |
| Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Squash Academy Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Naples Cancer Advisors Naples, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Santa Maria Community Services Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Seven Hills School Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,631,815 | $744,573 | $614,713 | $563,500 | 70 | $564,818 | $709,970 | $367,882 |
| 2024 | $3,504,609 | $734,033 | $558,217 | $522,000 | 68 | $523,310 | $702,286 | $342,030 |
| 2023 | $3,308,464 | $376,523 | $811,526 | $783,817 | 63 | $785,187 | $343,884 | $282,596 |
| 2022 | $3,728,051 | $336,237 | $969,622 | $941,300 | 65 | $942,608 | $302,922 | $303,661 |
| 2021 | $4,342,761 | $468,997 | $894,912 | $863,400 | 59 | $864,633 | $413,917 | $363,804 |
| 2020 | $4,778,211 | $341,476 | $623,117 | $571,100 | 60 | — | $301,059 | $303,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Homan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $368K for 2025 — 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. The 2025 grant list shows support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Xavier University describes itself as a Jesuit Catholic university that educates students intellectually, morally, and spiritually. The Cincinnati Cancer Foundation says it funds research, improves clinical care, and supports educational initiatives to reduce cancer-related suffering and mortality. United Way of Greater Cincinnati says it mobilizes individuals and organizations to help people measurably improve their lives.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in education and community services: Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy prepares students for higher education and spiritual growth; Santa Maria Community Services works with Greater Price Hill families on education, financial, and health goals; and HOPE Emergency Program provides food, clothing, and household items for people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $563,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $233,500, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $233,500 to Xavier University, $52,500 to Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, $50,000 to Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, and $45,000 to Summit Country Day School. Each was listed for general support. Other notable awards included $12,500 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati and $10,000 each to Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Cincinnati Squash Academy, Naples Cancer Advisors, Santa Maria Community Services, and The Seven Hills School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter E. Homan, Walter E. Homan Jr., and Kathleen H. O’Brien as trustees.
Homan Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter E. Homan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Walter E. Homan Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen H. O'Brien
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christine Homan (2020–2024) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Homan Foundation
How much does Homan Foundation give each year?
Homan Foundation gave $564K across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $522K across 68 grants.
What is Homan Foundation's typical grant size?
Homan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,050, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Homan Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Homan Foundation give grants?
Homan Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (52 grants), Naples, FL (5 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Homan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Homan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Homan Foundation's largest grantees?
Homan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Xavier University ($233,500), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden ($52,500) and Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Homan Foundation?
Homan Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $565K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $368K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Homan Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant list shows support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Xavier University describes itself as a Jesuit Catholic university that educates students intellectually, morally, and spiritually. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Homan Foundation?
The filing instructs applicants to submit a written request to Trustee Walter E. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Homan Foundation's EIN?
Homan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7038734. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Homan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/homan-foundation-morg_777c387e6da0460fb46c0cfac9a7a5a5
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