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Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

John a Schroth Family Char Tr

Pittsburgh, PA

The trust supports organizations addressing homelessness, community services, health, poverty, food access, and wildlife and nature conservation, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Ohio and the rest to Kentucky. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The filing does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Cheviot Charitable Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati

Fort Mitchell, KY

The foundation supports charitable organizations addressing community needs such as hunger, shelter, and social services, primarily in Kentucky and Ohio, with some giving in Virginia and Tennessee. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005

Ft Mitchell, KY

The trust funds education and scholarships, health and research, children’s welfare, arts and culture, civic affairs, animal welfare, and environmental and community stewardship in the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts applications through its website and does not limit grants to preselected organizations.

The Northern Cincinnai Foundation

West Chester, OH

The Northern Cincinnati Foundation supports human services, youth development, community development, arts and culture, education, health, faith-based organizations, and animal welfare across the northern Cincinnati region; its 2024 grants had a median award of $10,000. It accepts applications through its Power of the Purse program for eligible projects serving women’s or children’s food, shelter, or health-care needs in West Chester and Liberty Townships.

Klaus Foundation Inc

Cincinnati, OH

Tr Uw Jacob Schmidlapp #1

Cincinnati, OH

In 2025, TR UW Jacob Schmidlapp #1 funded general operating, annual-fund, and project or program support, with grants spanning children’s services, arts and museums, youth leadership, housing, libraries, and community services. It made 116 grants totaling $5.12 million, typically $25,000 (awards ranged from $5,000 to $250,000), primarily in Ohio and also in Kentucky. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Edelweiss Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Edelweiss Foundation supports nonprofits serving Greater Cincinnati in areas including education, career assistance, healthcare, family and community support, spiritual growth, and regional development. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $265,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts written requests addressed to Frank Crane III; the foundation states there are no deadlines or award restrictions.

Interact for Health

Cincinnati, OH

Interact for Health funds community health and health justice work, including community power-building, policy and systems change, and mental health and well-being in Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $888,000, with a median of $97,500. It accepts unsolicited requests through open Requests for Proposals when opportunities are available.

Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc

South Bend, IN

The organization is a non-profit 501(c)(3) mission organization dedicated to feeding the hungry around the world and providing emergency relief to those in need as a result of famine, drought, flood, war, or other disasters. In partnership with indigenous local churches and communities of faith, we promote spiritual, emotional, and physical welfare.