The Alpaugh Foundation
The Alpaugh Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including public policy education, animal rescue and education, community enrichment, the arts, homelessness services, religion, and heart research.
The Alpaugh Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alpaugh Foundation gave $354K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $353,895
- +72.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +54.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,554
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $4,281,870
- -3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (12 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (71% 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 The Alpaugh Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists the foundation as the contact and gives “N/A” for application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: The Alpaugh Foundation
Mailing address: 312 Walnut Street Fl 1600, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 477-9888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alpaugh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heritage Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
364 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 364 grants of 364 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio recipients received 71% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, D.C. (15%), Michigan (7%), Texas (3%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alpaugh Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 54 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $161K (2021) to $354K (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Education of Public Policy | $45,000 |
| SPCA-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Animal Rescue and Education | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Economic Ed & Res Cincinnati, OH | Support of Community | $28,000 |
| Buckeye Institute Columbus, OH | Education of Free Market | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | Inspiration of Community Through Art | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Society Cincinnati, OH | Education of Animals and Nature | $25,000 |
| Old Art Building Leland, MI | Enrichment of Community | $20,000 |
| City Gospel Mission Cincinnati, OH | Homeless Outreach Service | $17,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati, OH | Enrichment of Community Through the Arts | $10,500 |
| Crossroad Church Cincinnati, OH | Advancement of Religion | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,281,870 | $256,689 | $421,084 | $353,895 | 54 | $354,221 | $153,193 | $474,808 |
| 2024 | $4,446,304 | $338,993 | $269,682 | $205,600 | 35 | $208,750 | $221,246 | $398,713 |
| 2023 | $4,376,993 | $92,165 | $338,724 | $271,645 | 75 | $282,583 | $115,116 | $364,005 |
| 2022 | $4,624,171 | $274,410 | $336,288 | $256,200 | 96 | $271,124 | $164,683 | $405,728 |
| 2021 | $4,685,391 | $643,531 | $214,027 | $160,650 | 104 | — | $120,545 | $333,361 |
| 2020 | $4,255,096 | $384,931 | $276,726 | $232,437 | 96 | — | $193,166 | $291,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alpaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $475K 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 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, animal-related organizations, public policy and free-market education, community services, and research.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Taft Museum of Art says it provides meaningful experiences by connecting people with great art, while the Old Art Building says it provides cultural and art programs and a facility for them. Beech Acres says it serves children and families in Greater Cincinnati through programs intended to help adults meet children’s needs and cultivate their strengths. The American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $353,895. Awards ranged from $250 to $45,000, with a median of $1,875.
Among the largest grants were $45,000 to the Heritage Foundation for public policy education; $40,000 to SPCA-Cincinnati for animal rescue and education; $28,000 to Cincinnati Economic Ed & Res for community support; and $25,000 each to the Buckeye Institute for free-market education, the Cincinnati Art Museum for community inspiration through art, and the Cincinnati Zoo Society for animal and nature education. Other grants included $20,000 to the Old Art Building and $10,500 to the Taft Museum of Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Peter A. Alpaugh is listed as manager on the 2025 filing.
The Alpaugh Foundation's only listed officer is Peter A. Alpaugh, Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter A. Alpaugh
Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Alpaugh Foundation
How much does The Alpaugh Foundation give each year?
The Alpaugh Foundation gave $354K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $206K across 35 grants.
What is The Alpaugh Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alpaugh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,875, and its average grant was $6,554, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alpaugh Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Alpaugh Foundation give grants?
The Alpaugh Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (30 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Milford, OH (3 grants) and Leland, MI (2 grants).
Does The Alpaugh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on The Alpaugh Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Enrichment of Community" (7 grants), "Education of Public Policy" (6 grants) and "Enrichment of Community Through the Arts" (3 grants).
Who are The Alpaugh Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alpaugh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heritage Foundation ($45,000), SPCA-Cincinnati ($40,000) and Cincinnati Economic Ed & Res ($28,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Alpaugh Foundation?
The Alpaugh Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $354K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (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 The Alpaugh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, animal-related organizations, public policy and free-market education, community services, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alpaugh Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists the foundation as the contact and gives “N/A” for application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Alpaugh Foundation's EIN?
The Alpaugh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6314074. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Alpaugh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-alpaugh-foundation-morg_0e676c8e46464a3896f8900b6a070f2c
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