The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation gave $275K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,060
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,596
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,778
- Total assets
- $1,117,013
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 255 E 5Th Street 2700, Cincinnati, OH 45202-4728
Phone: (513) 287-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 66 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining shares were 5% to New York, 4% to Kentucky, 2% to Georgia, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation gives
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 297% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 306% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $51K (2020) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Society of the Transfiguration Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Gift | $40,000 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Gift | $16,850 |
| Association of Volunteers Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Gift | $15,380 |
| Dav 5K Erlanger, KY | Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $9,000 |
| St Ursula Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Gift | $8,850 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Gift | $8,500 |
| Ohio State Bar Foundation Columbus, OH | Charitable Gift | $7,500 |
| Friends of Music Hall Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Gift | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,117,013 | $118,959 | $284,578 | $275,060 | 32 | $275,643 | $116,090 | $90,196 |
| 2024 | $1,282,632 | $242,474 | $213,394 | $208,691 | 22 | $209,247 | $239,808 | $84,294 |
| 2023 | $1,253,552 | $136,321 | $114,181 | $109,796 | 10 | $110,305 | $84,003 | $82,473 |
| 2022 | $1,231,412 | $202,486 | $75,172 | $69,217 | 1 | $69,217 | $100,341 | $85,320 |
| 2021 | $1,104,098 | $224,227 | $64,112 | $60,104 | 1 | — | $121,966 | $69,217 |
| 2020 | $943,983 | $102,864 | $54,730 | $51,440 | 2 | — | $31,362 | $60,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K 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 grantees describe a range of missions: Xavier University says it educates students intellectually, morally, and spiritually; Friends of Music Hall says it works to preserve and promote Cincinnati Music Hall; and the Ohio State Bar Foundation says it promotes public understanding of the rule of law and improvement of the justice system. Other 2025 recipients include hospitals, youth-serving organizations, and organizations supporting people affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $275,060. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $2,778.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, $40,000 to Society of the Transfiguration, $16,850 to Xavier University, $15,380 to Association of Volunteers, and $10,000 to DAV 5K. Other notable grants included $9,000 to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, $8,850 to St Ursula, $8,500 to Christ Hospital Foundation, $7,500 to Ohio State Bar Foundation, and $6,000 to Friends of Music Hall.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin T Gade and Christopher J Heekin as trustees.
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher J. Heekin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin T. Gade
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles A. Pettengill (2020–2023) — 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 The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation
How much does The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation give each year?
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation gave $275K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $209K across 22 grants.
What is The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,778, and its average grant was $8,596, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation give grants?
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (20 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (32 grants).
Who are The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ($100,000), Society of the Transfiguration ($40,000) and Xavier University ($16,850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation?
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's EIN?
The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0442736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bahl-and-gaynor-foundation-morg_cc8cc75f2db24ac89b9ae25f5f91a4d1
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