L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc
The L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Blue Ash, Ohio. Established in 1992, the foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of Louis and Louise Nippert, supporting charitable organizations across the Tri-State Area and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.3M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
-15.0% YoY
Grant Count
68
-13.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The mission of the L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation is to continue Louis and Louise Nippert's long-standing and generous philanthropic efforts to benefit the residents of the Tri-State Area.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Health and medical care (including in-patient medical care, hospital care, and specialty hospital care)
- Cultural arts
- Environment
- Family services
- Child welfare
- Children's hospitals
- YMCA
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Ohio (primary focus)
- Kentucky
- New Mexico
- California
Grantmaking reaches organizations across four states, with 99% of grants concentrated in Ohio, Kentucky, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $59,325,334 (2024)
Annual Giving: $4,041,328 (2024)
Total Revenues: $7,007,412 (2024)
Total Expenses: $4,581,346 (2024)
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $9.3 million in 2011 to $56.9 million in 2023.
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; contributions are tax-deductible. IRS ruling year: 1992.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,325,334 | $56,899,268 | $57,903,166 |
| Revenue | $7,007,412 | $4,300,579 | $6,608,257 |
| Expenses | $4,581,346 | $5,304,477 | $5,244,418 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,097,592 | $4,810,355 | $4,773,474 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,546,139 | $3,919,353 | $6,221,367 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,065,367 | $4,323,344 | $4,475,519 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dr. Carter F. Randolph - President and Trustee (works 5 hours per week with compensation of $30,000)
The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees, with other trustees serving without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CARTER F RANDOLPH | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 5 | $30,000 |
| LAWRENCE H KYTE JR | VICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARTIN COOPER | SECRETARY & TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRAD LINDNER | TREASURER & TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH LESLIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported significant renovation and capital projects in recent years, including a major renovation project at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash Veterinary Technology Building. The foundation continues to award grants to organizations serving education, health, and human services across its geographic focus areas.
$100,000 Grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation ReceivedData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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