Spaulding Foundation
Spaulding Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It supports charitable organizations serving Hamilton County and contiguous counties, with grants focused on improving life in the community in areas including mental health, disabilities, substance use, and domestic violence, rape, and abuse.
Spaulding Foundation at a glance
In short: Spaulding Foundation gave $1.5M across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,545,944
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- Average grant
- $32,892
- Median grant
- $21,165
- Total assets
- $35,637,255
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% 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 Spaulding Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Request an application from Laura Dunderman. Grants are for organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and serving the eligible geographic area, for the stated charitable purposes.
- Review Cycle
- Quarterly applications should be received January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
- Deadline
- Quarterly applications should be received January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Laura Dunderman
Mailing address: 8040 Hosbrook Road Suite 440, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 936-0101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spaulding Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($500K). Together the top 10 received $855K.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 282 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grants are geographically limited to charitable organizations serving Hamilton County, Ohio, and counties contiguous to it. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 8% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Spaulding Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 45 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $3.2M (2024, 22 months). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $1.5M.
*2024: Covers 22 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | Capital support for construction of Giraffe's Tower Exhibit | $500,000 |
| NewPath Child & Family Solutions Cincinnati, OH | Capital funding to renovate building as residential unit for children with mental health issues | $75,000 |
| Serenity Recovery Network Cincinnati, OH | Capital funding for housing units for adults in recovery | $50,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center Florence, KY | Capital funding to renovate facility to expand services to children and families impacted by abuse | $50,000 |
| Stepping Stones Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Adult Day Services for disabled adults | $30,000 |
| EDGE Teen Center Liberty Township, OH | Funding for Afterschool Program for at-risk children | $30,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Beyond the Classroom integrating mental health and support services in schools | $30,000 |
| PLAN of Southwest Ohio Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Family Surrogacy Program planning long term care for disabled family members | $30,000 |
| Found House Interfaith Housing Network Cincinnati, OH | Funding for permanent supportive housing program aiding chronically homeless individuals with disabilities | $30,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | Funding for Stabilization Program providing case management to individuals and families | $30,000 |
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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 | $35,637,255 | $3,224,047 | $2,164,871 | $1,545,944 | 47 | $1,779,020 | $3,021,961 | $2,141,958 |
| 2024* | $34,578,065 | $10,390,355 | $4,127,192 | $3,243,250 | 83 | $3,688,737 | $10,005,457 | $3,527,017 |
| 2023 | $28,315,089 | $2,073,337 | $2,498,254 | $2,038,035 | 58 | $2,258,530 | $1,855,328 | $1,859,092 |
| 2022 | $28,739,336 | $2,577,521 | $1,867,474 | $1,254,600 | 41 | $1,562,897 | $2,307,944 | $2,040,436 |
| 2021 | $28,029,289 | $1,797,370 | $2,145,348 | $1,608,010 | 53 | — | $1,563,665 | $1,726,930 |
*2024: Covers 22 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spaulding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
The foundation’s stated grant purpose is to improve life in the community. Its funding areas include mental health; mental and physical disabilities; substance abuse and chemical addiction; and domestic violence, rape, and abuse.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Stepping Stones describes its mission as promoting independence, improved lives, and inclusion for people with disabilities. PLAN of Southwest Ohio says it helps families care for loved ones with disabilities across their lifetimes. The Crossroads Center describes services in alcohol and drug treatment, mental health, and child and family welfare. Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati says it engages in philanthropic service projects in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $1,545,944. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $500,000, with a median of $21,165. The largest grant was $500,000 to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for capital support for construction of its Giraffe’s Tower Exhibit. Other notable grants included $75,000 to NewPath Child & Family Solutions for a residential unit for children with mental health issues; $50,000 to Serenity Recovery Network for housing units for adults in recovery; and $50,000 to Family Nurturing Center to renovate a facility serving children and families impacted by abuse.
Additional 2025 grants included $30,000 each to Stepping Stones for Adult Day Services, EDGE Teen Center for an afterschool program, Beech Acres Parenting Center for school-based mental health and support services, PLAN of Southwest Ohio for family surrogacy program planning, Found House Interfaith Housing Network for permanent supportive housing, and Freestore Foodbank for its Stabilization Program. Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati received $27,500 for assault survivor kits and its New Beginnings Program, and Joseph House received $25,000 to create an outdoor wellness space for veterans in recovery.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spaulding Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda K Marlow
Trustee
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $53K (2025)
Ross Prather
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Doug Marlow
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$17K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Emily Prather
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$17K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: James R Marlow (2021–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 43023
- Former: John E Prather (2021–2023) — President · Filing note: Deceased 63022
- Former: Lisa L Prather (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $53K, to Linda Marlow (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Spaulding Foundation
How much does Spaulding Foundation give each year?
Spaulding Foundation gave $1.5M across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 83 grants. The 2024 filing year covers 22 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Spaulding Foundation's typical grant size?
Spaulding Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $21,165, and its average grant was $32,892, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Spaulding Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Spaulding Foundation give grants?
Spaulding Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (32 grants), Liberty Township, OH (2 grants) and Hamilton, OH (2 grants).
Does Spaulding Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Spaulding Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Spaulding Foundation's largest grantees?
Spaulding Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden ($500,000), NewPath Child & Family Solutions ($75,000) and Serenity Recovery Network ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Spaulding Foundation?
Spaulding Foundation reported $35.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Spaulding Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated grant purpose is to improve life in the community. Its funding areas include mental health; mental and physical disabilities; substance abuse and chemical addiction; and domestic violence, rape, and abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spaulding Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Spaulding Foundation's EIN?
Spaulding Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1096254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Spaulding Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/spaulding-foundation-morg_98a8dd10b1fc44b2bf751f3e2b5bec82
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