Nabama Foundation
Nabama Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports 16 grants totaling $70,489, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio and the remainder to recipients in Maine.
Nabama Foundation at a glance
In short: Nabama Foundation gave $70K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $70,489
- +3.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,406
- +9.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,763
- -76.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nabama Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1201 Edgecliff Place 1161, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 739-0540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nabama Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wcet ($17K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 16% to recipients in Maine. The filing also reports 0% for Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nabama Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $150; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $75K (2022). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wcet Cincinnati, OH | General | $17,000 |
| SW Harbor Trentmont Ambulance SW Harbor, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum Seal Cove, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Crayons to Computers Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Observatory Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Dayton, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Free Store Food Bank Cincinnati, OH | General | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,763 | $19,874 | $74,629 | $70,489 | 16 | $70,647 | $37,798 | $68,099 |
| 2025 | $71,518 | $72,699 | $71,739 | $68,250 | 17 | $68,279 | $69,795 | $73,430 |
| 2024 | $92,746 | $37,839 | $68,760 | $68,216 | 16 | $68,216 | $37,839 | $68,317 |
| 2023 | $103,087 | $37,235 | $69,855 | $68,000 | 22 | $68,000 | $37,235 | $67,982 |
| 2022 | $85,087 | $35,827 | $77,453 | $75,350 | 19 | $75,350 | $35,827 | $68,024 |
| 2021 | $89,283 | $33,731 | $65,722 | $64,500 | 18 | — | $33,731 | $62,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nabama Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2026 — 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 is provided. The grants listed include support for organizations such as Friends of Acadia. Friends of Acadia describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Acadia National Park’s natural beauty, ecological vitality, and cultural resources, as well as those of surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $70,489. Grant amounts ranged from $99 to $17,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $17,000 to WCET in Cincinnati, Ohio. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to SW Harbor Tremont Ambulance and Seal Cove Auto Museum in Maine, and to Crayons to Computers, Cincinnati Observatory, Disabled American Veterans, Make a Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Shriners Hospital, and Free Store Food Bank. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Friends of Acadia in 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Lori W McElroy and Lauren G McElroy as co-trustees, and Christine Hollatz as co-trustee.
Nabama Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Christine Hollatz
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lauren G. McElroy
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lori W. McElroy
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Nabama Foundation
How much does Nabama Foundation give each year?
Nabama Foundation gave $70K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $68K across 17 grants.
What is Nabama Foundation's typical grant size?
Nabama Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,406, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nabama Foundation that year got $150 on average.
Where does Nabama Foundation give grants?
Nabama Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (10 grants) and Dayton, OH (2 grants).
Does Nabama Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nabama Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nabama Foundation's largest grantees?
Nabama Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wcet ($17,000), SW Harbor Trentmont Ambulance ($5,000) and Seal Cove Auto Museum ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Nabama Foundation?
Nabama Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nabama Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed include support for organizations such as Friends of Acadia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nabama Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Nabama Foundation's EIN?
Nabama Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6033919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Nabama 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Nabama Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nabama-foundation-morg_2fcb13ed9c7043028fc612f9fd21f2f5
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