Sutphin Family Foundation ICA
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its stated mission is to support social service, cultural, educational, and health-oriented programs that enhance the vitality of the Greater Cincinnati area and the lives of its citizens.
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA at a glance
In short: Sutphin Family Foundation ICA gave $2.7M across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,723,809
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,513
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $36,848,496
- +11.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (21 of 99, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sutphin Family Foundation ICA
- How to Apply
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Request the “Information for Grant Applicants” from the contact listed on the filing and submit an application using the Greater Cincinnati Common Grant Application.
- Contact
Application contact: Todd A Felthaus Attnthe Sutphin
Mailing address: C/O Pnc Bank Na 201 E Fifth St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 651-8415
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sutphin Family Foundation ICA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Children's Hospital ($220K). Together the top 10 received $810K.
Grant Size Distribution
370 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 321 grants of 370 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 4% to Kentucky, and 1% each to recipients in Washington, D.C., Illinois, and South Dakota. Many of the largest listed grants went to Cincinnati-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sutphin Family Foundation ICA open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 99 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cincinnati, OH | 2019 Grant Distribution | $220,000 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Care Bags for Pediatric | $115,000 |
| The Living Arrangements for Cincinnati, OH | Second Forever Home | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Kohnen Family Initiative | $60,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Cincinnati, OH | A Place to Call Home | $60,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Cincinnati, OH | Homelessness Prevention | $60,000 |
| Episcopal Retirement Services Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $60,000 |
| American Red Cross Greater Cincinnati, OH | 2021 Grant Distribution | $60,000 |
| 1 N 5 Cincinnati, OH | Mental Health Services | $50,000 |
| The Indian Hill Church Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,848,496 | $7,133,576 | $3,288,853 | $2,723,809 | 99 | $2,724,287 | $4,628,487 | $2,761,795 |
| 2023 | $33,022,622 | $3,945,515 | $2,626,075 | $2,149,000 | 72 | $2,151,238 | $1,603,510 | $2,379,151 |
| 2022 | $31,717,292 | $3,726,402 | $2,855,458 | $2,387,000 | 80 | $2,572,197 | $1,388,239 | $2,401,842 |
| 2021 | $30,797,077 | $4,229,798 | $2,274,194 | $1,792,168 | 63 | $1,944,741 | $1,908,051 | $2,493,857 |
| 2020 | $28,910,318 | $3,167,265 | $2,162,899 | $1,797,000 | 56 | — | $920,568 | $1,912,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sutphin Family Foundation ICA reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — 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 mission is to support social service, cultural, educational, and health-oriented programs in Greater Cincinnati. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving people with varied needs. For example, The Dragonfly Foundation says it supports families of pediatric cancer patients through family connections, quality-of-life programs, hospital partnerships, and psychosocial research. Lighthouse Youth Services says it helps young people and families through a continuum of care promoting healing and growth. Living Arrangements for the says it supports adults with developmental disabilities through education.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes emergency assistance for housing, food, medicine, utilities, or medical help, as stated by the Society of St Vincent de Paul; promoting independence and inclusion for people with disabilities, as stated by Stepping Stones; and providing security, dignity, and community for homeless adults with mental illness, as stated by Tender Mercies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $2,723,809. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $220,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $220,000 to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, $115,000 to The Dragonfly Foundation, $75,000 to Living Arrangements for the, and $60,000 each to Lighthouse Youth Services, Society of St Vincent de Paul, Episcopal Retirement Services, and the American Red Cross Greater Cincinnati.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs applicants to obtain the “Information for Grant Applicants” from Todd A. Felthaus and submit applications using the Greater Cincinnati Common Grant Application. The filing refers applicants to that information for deadlines and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christina S. Kohnen, Wendy Ritch, and Stuart B. Sutphin IV as trustees.
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina S. Kohnen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Ritch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart B. Sutphin IV
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stuart B. Sutphin III (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sutphin Family Foundation ICA
How much does Sutphin Family Foundation ICA give each year?
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA gave $2.7M across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 72 grants.
What is Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's typical grant size?
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,513, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sutphin Family Foundation ICA that year got $21K on average.
Where does Sutphin Family Foundation ICA give grants?
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (74 grants), Milford, OH (3 grants), Covington, KY (3 grants) and Dayton, OH (2 grants).
Does Sutphin Family Foundation ICA give general operating support?
Yes: 49% of Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 99) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's largest grantees?
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Children's Hospital ($220,000), The Dragonfly Foundation ($115,000) and The Living Arrangements for ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sutphin Family Foundation ICA?
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA reported $36.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (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 Sutphin Family Foundation ICA fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support social service, cultural, educational, and health-oriented programs in Greater Cincinnati. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving people with varied needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sutphin Family Foundation ICA?
Request the “Information for Grant Applicants” from the contact listed on the filing and submit an application using the Greater Cincinnati Common Grant Application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's EIN?
Sutphin Family Foundation ICA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1423164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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