Homebase Cincinnati
HomeBase Cincinnati is a public charity based in Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 1979. It strengthens organizations working on neighborhood community building, housing, and economic development, with a particular role in supporting Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in Greater Cincinnati.
Homebase Cincinnati at a glance
In short: Homebase Cincinnati gave $1.5M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,487,075
- -51.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $70,813
- Median grant
- $48,107
- Total assets
- $709,389
- +78.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Homebase Cincinnati
- Review Cycle
- The FY2027 Operating Support Grant application deadline was May 29, 2026, for a grant term of July 2026 through June 2027. That deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The FY2027 Operating Support Grant application deadline was May 29, 2026, for a grant term of July 2026 through June…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1714 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 334-3689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Homebase Cincinnati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Development fund ($287K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 63 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HomeBase’s programs and stated work are centered on Cincinnati and Greater Cincinnati. In 2024, 96% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 2% to Michigan, and 2% to Pennsylvania. The Quick Strike Fund is for acquisition projects in Cincinnati neighborhoods. The Empower Neighborhoods Program identifies eligible Cincinnati neighborhoods, and its FY2026 recipients were Carthage Commons and Spring Grove Village Facade Improvements.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Homebase Cincinnati open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $60K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $68K repeat.
- Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $427K (2020) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.5M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Development fund Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $286,700 |
| Working in Neighborhoods (Win) Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $131,271 |
| Price Hill Will Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $129,137 |
| College Hill Curc Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $110,723 |
| Walnut Hills Redev Found Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $108,925 |
| Nest Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $108,136 |
| OTR Community Housing Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $100,000 |
| Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $76,337 |
| Clifton Heights Curc Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $60,000 |
| Avondale DC Cincinnati, OH | goverment pass through | $59,041 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $709,389 | $1,893,541 | $1,886,553 | $1,487,075 | 21 | $9,660 |
| 2023 | $397,723 | $3,280,996 | $3,324,668 | $3,067,515 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $1,801,665 | $1,416,316 | $1,396,119 | $828,931 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | $349,279 | $755,996 | $802,562 | $620,682 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $382,463 | $663,665 | $649,256 | $427,461 | 14 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
HomeBase’s mission is to strengthen organizations that enhance neighborhoods through community building, housing, and economic development. Its website identifies training and technical assistance, operating support, project resources, and policy alignment as areas of focus.
Its programs include operating and project support for eligible CDCs and certified Community Housing Development Organizations; assistance for emerging CDCs and organizations through the Empower Neighborhoods Program; and acquisition financing through the Quick Strike Fund. The Operating Support Grant program uses HUD Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds, along with City of Cincinnati General Fund support. The Empower Neighborhoods Program is a City of Cincinnati CDBG-funded project assistance program.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations receiving support. Cincinnati Development Fund says its mission is to strengthen underserved neighborhoods and improve lives through innovative financing. Working in Neighborhoods describes its work as empowering people through community building, home ownership, and economic learning. Price Hill Will describes providing resources, programming, neighborhood engagement, and leadership development. College Hill Community Urban says it works to revitalize the Hamilton Avenue business district. Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation describes itself as a community development corporation working to enhance quality of life in Walnut Hills. Cincinnati Northside Community says it works to stabilize and revitalize its community through homeownership, blight elimination, and business development. Over-the-Rhine Community Housing describes developing and managing resident-centered affordable housing, and Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses says it works to improve quality of life and address poverty in the West End.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, HomeBase reported 21 grants totaling $1,487,075. The grants ranged from $8,722 to $286,700, with a median grant of $48,107. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as “government pass through.”
Among the largest reported grants were $286,700 to Cincinnati Development Fund, $131,271 to Working in Neighborhoods, $129,137 to Price Hill Will, $110,723 to College Hill CURC, $108,925 to Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation, $108,136 to NEST, $100,000 to Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, and $76,337 to Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses.
HomeBase’s website describes the Operating Support Grant as a competitive program for eligible CDCs and certified CHDOs, with awards of up to $100,000 annually. The Quick Strike Fund provides financial assistance for property acquisition and related costs. Applications are submitted through HomeBase for an initial eligibility and completeness review; qualifying applications are advanced to Cincinnati Development Fund for feasibility analysis and further review, with recommended projects sent to the City for final approval. The program describes applications as accepted on a rolling basis while funds remain available and requires a valid purchase option or purchase agreement. The Empower Neighborhoods Program supports foundational community projects; its first funding cycle was FY2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mike Cappel as president, Rosa Christophel as executive director, Sarah Thomas as secretary, and Kathy Schwab as treasurer. It also lists Rob Denham, Brandon Rudd, Matt Bourgeois, Rachel Hastings, Alexandria Barnes-Porter, and Kristen Baker as members.
Homebase Cincinnati is led by Rosa Christophel, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosa Christophel
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $103K (2024)
Mike Cappel
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bourgeois
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Baker
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Paszczykowski
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hastings
Member
Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Thomas
Secretary
Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Wilson
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Greene
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandria Barnes-Porter
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Rudd
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayden Shelby
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Schwab
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Whitehead
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Denham
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Kevin Wright (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Robie K. Suggs (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Deborah Robb (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Brian Ogawa (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: CPM Services Group LLC (2020–2022) — Contract Management & Executive Director
- Former: Jule Kucera (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tia Brown (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Jermaine Carter (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Joe Huber (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sara Sheets (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Alena Cunningham Speed (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jody Robinson (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $103K, to Rosa Christophel (Executive DIR).
Frequently asked questions about Homebase Cincinnati
How much does Homebase Cincinnati give each year?
Homebase Cincinnati gave $1.5M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $3.1M in grants paid.
What is Homebase Cincinnati's typical grant size?
Homebase Cincinnati's median grant in 2024 was $48,107, and its average grant was $70,813, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Homebase Cincinnati that year got $60K on average.
Where does Homebase Cincinnati give grants?
Homebase Cincinnati gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (19 grants).
Does Homebase Cincinnati give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Homebase Cincinnati's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Goverment Pass Through" (21 grants).
Who are Homebase Cincinnati's largest grantees?
Homebase Cincinnati's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Development fund ($286,700), Working in Neighborhoods (Win) ($131,271) and Price Hill Will ($129,137), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Homebase Cincinnati?
Homebase Cincinnati reported $709K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Homebase Cincinnati fund?
HomeBase’s mission is to strengthen organizations that enhance neighborhoods through community building, housing, and economic development. Its website identifies training and technical assistance, operating support, project resources, and policy alignment as areas of focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Homebase Cincinnati?
Homebase Cincinnati has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Homebase Cincinnati's EIN?
Homebase Cincinnati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0973498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Homebase Cincinnati funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/homebase-cincinnati-morg_db98963ce7ff46d08aa842e21d0ac158
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