Spaulding Foundation
The Spaulding Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio, established in 1984 and incorporated in 1997. The foundation serves the Greater Cincinnati area with a focus on improving quality of life in Hamilton County and contiguous counties. It has earned a reputation among grantees for an exemplary application process and demonstrates a strong preference for benefiting children and vulnerable populations. The foundation supports both major institutions and smaller community-based nonprofits.
Key facts about Spaulding Foundation
In short: Spaulding Foundation gave $1.5M across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 31-1096254
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,545,944
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- Average grant
- $32,892
- Median grant
- $21,165
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (18 of 45, 2025)
- Total assets
- $35,637,255
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation does not maintain a public website. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Quick answers 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 $1.8M across 41 grants.
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.
Is Spaulding Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 45 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 11% 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.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.6M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-16.1% YoY
Grant Count
47
+14.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-26.8% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission focuses on improving quality of life in Hamilton County, Ohio and contiguous counties. Primary funding areas include:
- Mental health services
- Mental and physical disabilities
- Substance abuse prevention and treatment
- Services for women and children subjected to domestic violence, rape, and abuse
- Child welfare and family services
- Health and human services
The foundation supports initiatives benefiting children and youth, economically disadvantaged individuals, victims of violence or crime, and people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000 to $50,000+
Average Grant
$35,100
Review Cycle
- Application deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Hamilton County, Ohio and contiguous counties. It also funds initiatives in Kentucky, including cities such as Cincinnati, Dayton, and Covington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 47 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $28,923,240
- Annual giving: $1,400,500
- Total revenues: $2,485,110 (2023)
- Total expenses: $1,876,772 (2023)
IRS Status:
- EIN: 31-1096254
- Tax-exempt status: Since June 1984
- Classification: 501(c)(3) Private Foundation (NTEE code T20)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,637,255 | $34,578,065 | $28,315,089 |
| Revenue | $3,224,047 | $7,905,245 | $2,073,337 |
| Expenses | $2,164,871 | $2,250,420 | $2,498,254 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,779,020 | $2,045,240 | $2,258,530 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,021,961 | $7,736,523 | $1,855,328 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,141,958 | $1,662,033 | $1,859,092 |
Data update history
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
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Emily Prather
- Linda K Marlow
- Ross Prather
- Doug Marlow
- John E Prather
- Lisa L Prather
Staff:
- Laura Dunderman, Grant Administrator
Spaulding Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda K Marlow
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $52K (2024)
Ross Prather
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $17K (2024)
Doug Marlow
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Emily Prather
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
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, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Recent Grantees
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants have supported organizations including:
Churches Active in Northside (CAIN) — Rainbow Choice Food Pantry ($30,000)
PLAN of Southwest Ohio — Case Management and Services for Families of Disabled Adults ($30,000)
Found House-Interfaith Housing Network — Permanent Supportive Housing Program for Homeless Families ($30,000)
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky
Press release: St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky awarded grant ...Contact Information
Address: 8040 Hosbrook Road, Suite 440 Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 936-0101
Contact Person: Laura Dunderman, Grant Administrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Spaulding Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission focuses on improving quality of life in Hamilton County, Ohio and contiguous counties. Primary funding areas include: • Mental health services • Mental and physical disabilities • Substance abuse prevention and treatment • Services for women and children subjected to domestic violence, rape, and abuse • Child welfare and family services • Health and human services The foundation supports initiatives benefiting children and youth, economically disadvantaged individuals, …
How do I apply for a grant from Spaulding Foundation?
The foundation does not maintain a public website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Spaulding Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Spaulding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.