Laughlin Foundation
Laughlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It reported 11 grants totaling $567,126 in 2025, with grant purposes listed as support for recipients’ daily operations.
Laughlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Laughlin Foundation gave $567K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $567,126
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,557
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,382
- Total assets
- $10,885,340
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Laughlin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (313) 222-3085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laughlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan Wildlife Habitat Fdn ($170K). Together the top 9 received $567K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 20 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 5% to Tennessee, and 5% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Laughlin Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $566K (2024) to $567K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $567K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Wildlife Habitat Fdn Bath, MI | Support Daily Operations | $170,138 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Portage, MI | Support for Daily Operation | $63,782 |
| Albion College Albion, MI | Support Daily Operations | $56,713 |
| Ella Sharp Museum Jackson, MI | Support Daily Operations | $56,713 |
| The Dahlem Conservancy Jackson, MI | Support Daily Operations | $56,713 |
| Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI | Support Daily Operations | $28,382 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Support for Daily Operation | $28,356 |
| Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Support for Daily Operation | $28,356 |
| Jackson Community Foundation Jackson, MI | Support Daily Operations | $28,356 |
| Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI | Support for Dail Operation | $28,331 |
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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 | $10,885,340 | $518,381 | $698,333 | $567,126 | 11 | $579,126 | $406,687 | $603,113 |
| 2024 | $11,065,613 | $11,665,843 | $655,550 | $565,582 | 9 | $574,367 | $278,848 | $570,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laughlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $603K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a conservancy, a college, a health system, a wetlands conservation organization, a philanthropic foundation, a church, a museum, and community foundations.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms: The Dahlem Conservancy says it provides environmental education and outdoor experiences in south central Michigan; Albion College describes itself as an undergraduate liberal arts institution; and Ducks Unlimited says it conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats. Henry Ford Health describes its mission as improving people’s lives through health care and healing. The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation says it works to sustain the educational and philanthropic values of Alpha Chi Omega, while Jackson Community Foundation says it connects people and resources to causes that strengthen its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $567,126. Grants ranged from $21,286 to $170,138, with a median of $28,382. The largest awards included $170,138 to Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation for daily operations; $63,782 to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Portage for daily operations; and $56,713 each to Albion College, Ella Sharp Museum, and The Dahlem Conservancy for daily operations. Other listed grants included $28,382 and $28,331 to Henry Ford Health System, each for daily operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A as trustee.
Laughlin Foundation's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Comerica Bank & Trust NA (2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $120K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Laughlin Foundation
How much does Laughlin Foundation give each year?
Laughlin Foundation gave $567K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $566K across 9 grants.
What is Laughlin Foundation's typical grant size?
Laughlin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $28,382, and its average grant was $51,557, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Laughlin Foundation give grants?
Laughlin Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (4 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Laughlin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Laughlin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Daily Operations" (7 grants) and "Support for Daily Operation" (3 grants).
Who are Laughlin Foundation's largest grantees?
Laughlin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan Wildlife Habitat Fdn ($170,138), St Paul's Episcopal Church ($85,068 across 2 grants) and Henry Ford Health System ($56,713 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laughlin Foundation?
Laughlin Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $579K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $603K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Laughlin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a conservancy, a college, a health system, a wetlands conservation organization, a philanthropic foundation, a church, a museum, and community foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laughlin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laughlin Foundation's EIN?
Laughlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6249875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Laughlin 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Laughlin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/laughlin-foundation-morg_eda12ff057ef4769ba1b54fcd1243725
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