Infotrust Foundation
Infotrust Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including donations designated for general support and donations through its Basket Brigade activity.
Infotrust Foundation at a glance
In short: Infotrust Foundation gave $219K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Massachusetts. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $219,388
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,141
- +34.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,123
- Total assets
- $280
- -96.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (28% 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 Infotrust Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4340 Glendale Milford Road 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 314-2731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Infotrust Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heartworks Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 141 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Massachusetts (28%), Minnesota (23%), Ohio (20%), New York (14%), and Washington (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Infotrust Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $127K (2021) to $230K (2020). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartworks Inc Rochester, MN | General Donation | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for Lifespan Research Boston, MA | General Donation | $50,000 |
| First Global Manchester, NY | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Everlasting Hope Shoreline, WA | General Donation | $20,960 |
| The Next Step Fund Cambridge, MA | General Donation | $11,350 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Shared Harvest Fairfield, OH | Basket Brigade | $9,957 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Basket Brigade | $6,639 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Basket Brigade | $6,074 |
| Humans for Education Rochester, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280 | $211,423 | $219,779 | $219,388 | 24 | $219,388 | $625 |
| 2024 | $8,636 | $212,237 | $219,864 | $216,825 | 32 | $216,825 | $553 |
| 2023 | $16,302 | $199,974 | $201,058 | $200,763 | 33 | $200,763 | $636 |
| 2022 | $17,386 | $126,193 | $135,739 | $127,057 | 28 | $127,057 | $897 |
| 2021 | $26,932 | $126,803 | $127,118 | $126,919 | 24 | $126,919 | $928 |
| 2020 | $27,208 | $251,548 | $229,511 | $229,511 | 54 | — | $1,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Infotrust Foundation reported a distributable amount of $625 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions span different areas. For example, The Next Step Fund says it develops programs for teen and young adult survivors of serious chronic illness; Room to Read says it works toward a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality; and Connections for the Homeless says it works to prevent evictions and provide shelter and housing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $219,388. Grant amounts ranged from $95 to $50,000, with a median of $3,122. Its largest reported grants included $50,000 each to HeartWorks Inc. and The Foundation for Lifespan Research, $25,000 to First Global, and $20,960 to Everlasting Hope. The foundation also reported Basket Brigade donations to 12 organizations.
Other 2025 recipients included The Next Step Fund ($11,350), Healthnetwork Foundation ($10,000), Shared Harvest ($9,957), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital ($6,639), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati ($6,074), and The University of Cincinnati Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karine Agabekyan as president, Alexander Yastrebenetsky as treasurer, and Michael Loban as secretary.
Infotrust Foundation is led by Karine Agabekyan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karine Agabekyan
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Yastrebenetsky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Loban
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Infotrust Foundation
How much does Infotrust Foundation give each year?
Infotrust Foundation gave $219K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $217K across 32 grants.
What is Infotrust Foundation's typical grant size?
Infotrust Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,123, and its average grant was $9,141, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Infotrust Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Infotrust Foundation give grants?
Infotrust Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (23%) and Ohio (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Infotrust Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Infotrust Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Basket Brigade" (12 grants).
Who are Infotrust Foundation's largest grantees?
Infotrust Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heartworks Inc ($50,000), The Foundation for Lifespan Research ($50,000) and First Global ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Infotrust Foundation?
Infotrust Foundation reported $280 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $625 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Infotrust Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions span different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Infotrust Foundation?
The foundation 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 Infotrust Foundation's EIN?
Infotrust Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3715957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Infotrust 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 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 March 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Infotrust Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/infotrust-foundation-morg_41afc45735354d119e0b61272e375897
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