Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation
The Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including healthcare, arts, education, civic, and other charitable organizations.
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation gave $1.9M across 131 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,908,800
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 131
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,571
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,272,120
- +31.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (27 of 106, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (76% 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 Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter form and says there are no deadlines. It states that awards should be limited to the Greater Cincinnati area, that applicants must be tax-exempt organizations, and that the foundation prefers not to make grants for religious or political purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Castellini Foundation Co M Hanna Tr
Mailing address: 312 Elm Street Suite 2600, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 651-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lindner Center of Hope ($205K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
582 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 524 grants of 582 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing says awards should be limited to the Greater Cincinnati area. In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; other reported shares went to North Carolina (6%), California (6%), Washington, DC (5%), and Indiana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 131 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 106 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 768% of 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 $1.1M (2022) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 131 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Basilica of St Peter in Chains Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $200,000 |
| Lindner Center of Hope Mason, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $200,000 |
| The Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $200,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $100,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $100,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $100,000 |
| Catholic Inner City Schools Education Fund Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Support Their Organization | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,272,120 | $3,172,969 | $1,925,451 | $1,908,800 | 131 | $1,908,800 | $184,174 | $248,609 |
| 2024 | $4,024,602 | $475,855 | $1,535,569 | $1,527,710 | 115 | $1,527,710 | $43,495 | $252,888 |
| 2023 | $5,084,316 | $1,391,109 | $1,375,059 | $1,365,160 | 122 | $1,365,160 | $27,984 | $277,272 |
| 2022 | $5,068,266 | $2,188,270 | $1,131,422 | $1,121,450 | 112 | $1,121,487 | $6,329 | $228,295 |
| 2021 | $4,003,814 | $1,241,352 | $1,391,928 | $1,379,511 | 102 | — | $374,418 | $197,010 |
| 2020 | $4,154,254 | $1,342,263 | $1,674,583 | $1,648,198 | 116 | — | $698,618 | $212,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation reported a distributable amount of $249K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Christ Hospital Foundation says its mission is to support The Christ Hospital’s work to improve community health and provide affordable care. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati says it educates, entertains, and engages audiences through theatrical productions and arts education. United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation says it provides a flexible vehicle for supporting United Way, its initiatives, agencies, and human services.
Other 2025 recipients include High Point University, whose stated mission focuses on preparing graduates for success through education, and Santa Maria Community Services, which says it helps Greater Price Hill families pursue education, financial, and health goals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 131 grants totaling $1,908,800. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest reported grants were $200,000 each to Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Lindner Center of Hope, and The Christ Hospital Foundation. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to American Enterprise Institute, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, Hoover Institution, and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati; and $50,000 each to Catholic Inner City Schools Education Fund, Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation, High Point University, and United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert H Castellini as Chairman/President & Trust, Susan F Castellini as Trustee, and Marcus A Hanna as Secretary/Treasurer & Trus.
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation is led by Robert H. Castellini, Chairman, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert H. Castellini
Chairman, President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan F. Castellini
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcus A. Hanna
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank (2020–2022) — Agent
- Former: Christopher L. Fister (2020–2021) — Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
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 Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation
How much does Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation give each year?
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation gave $1.9M across 131 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 115 grants.
What is Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $14,571, across 131 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation give grants?
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (6%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (66 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Norwood, OH (4 grants) and Cashiers, NC (4 grants).
Does Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 131 grants with a stated purpose on Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to Support Their Organization" (131 grants).
Who are Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lindner Center of Hope ($205,000 across 2 grants), Cathedral Basilica of St Peter in Chains ($200,000) and The Christ Hospital Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation?
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $249K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Christ Hospital Foundation says its mission is to support The Christ Hospital’s work to improve community health and provide affordable care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation?
The filing lists a letter form and says there are no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation's EIN?
Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6429763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-h-and-susan-f-castellini-foundation-morg_e0d0128737384b4fb6e309cec8a325b4
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