The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing says it focuses on charities in the Evansville, Indiana, area and organizations involved with the arts and education; its 2025 grants went entirely to recipients in Indiana.
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third at a glance
In short: The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third gave $141K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,400
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,427
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,816,004
- +7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications are online and should include a project description, a description of the organization administering the project, the name of the potential donee, and verification of 501(c)(3) status. The filing directs applicants to contact Fifth Third Bank. It says the foundation has no absolute restrictions and focuses on charities in the Evansville area and organizations involved with arts and education.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says applications should be received by November of each year.
- Deadline
- The filing says applications should be received by November of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Fifth Third Bank
Mailing address: 38 Fountain Sq Plaza Md1090Vd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 534-7001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Gathering Church ($18K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 87 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it focuses on charities in the Evansville, Indiana, area. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 $128K (2024) to $165K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gathering Church Evansville, IN | Program/Project Services | $18,000 |
| Wnin Tri-State Public Media Inc Evansville, IN | Project/Program Support | $12,000 |
| American National Red Cross Evansville, IN | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| YWCA of Evansville Indiana Inc Evansville, IN | Project/Program Support | $10,000 |
| Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Evansville, IN | Project/Program Support | $9,000 |
| Evansville Christian Life Center Inc Evansville, IN | Project/Program Support | $8,000 |
| Tri State Food Bank Inc Evansville, IN | Project/Program Support | $7,500 |
| Louis J Koch Family Childrens Museum Evansville, IN | Capital Campaign | $7,000 |
| Evsc Foundation Inc Evansville, IN | Project/Program Support | $5,500 |
| Parenting Time Center Evansville, IN | Project/Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,816,004 | $392,818 | $191,391 | $141,400 | 22 | $149,159 | $356,201 | $156,726 |
| 2024 | $2,614,704 | $304,061 | $172,367 | $127,500 | 23 | $134,224 | $268,193 | $149,041 |
| 2023 | $2,482,822 | $153,845 | $169,590 | $130,000 | 17 | $136,217 | $119,106 | $135,499 |
| 2022 | $2,498,967 | $95,025 | $209,705 | $165,334 | 17 | $171,533 | $61,759 | $143,145 |
| 2021 | $2,613,970 | $268,032 | $184,102 | $141,333 | 8 | $141,921 | $221,777 | $156,568 |
| 2020 | $2,529,548 | $127,735 | $176,028 | $127,667 | 11 | — | $90,608 | $134,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third reported a distributable amount of $157K 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 filing does not state a separate mission. It identifies the Evansville area, arts, and education as areas of focus. Its 2025 grants included support for public media, education, social services, faith-based organizations, food assistance, and arts and cultural institutions.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. WNIN Tri-State Public Media says it uses public media to enrich people’s lives and improve communities. The EVSC Foundation says it develops partnerships and resources to support educational opportunities and student success. The YWCA of Evansville describes its work as social justice advocacy, education, and support services aimed at empowerment and dignity. These are grantee-stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $141,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $18,000 to The Gathering Church for program/project services; $12,000 to WNIN Tri-State Public Media for project/program support; $12,000 to the American National Red Cross for general operating support; $10,000 to the YWCA of Evansville for project/program support; and $9,000 to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra for project/program support. Other reported grants included $8,000 to Evansville Christian Life Center, $7,500 to Tri State Food Bank, and $7,000 to the Louis J. Koch Family Children’s Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $42K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third
How much does The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third give each year?
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third gave $141K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 23 grants.
What is The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's typical grant size?
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,427, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third give grants?
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (22 grants).
Does The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (14 grants) and "Program/Project Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's largest grantees?
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's largest 2025 grantees include The Gathering Church ($18,000), Wnin Tri-State Public Media Inc ($12,000) and American National Red Cross ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third?
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (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 Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It identifies the Evansville area, arts, and education as areas of focus. Its 2025 grants included support for public media, education, social services, faith-based organizations, food assistance, and arts and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third?
The 2025 filing says applications are online and should include a project description, a description of the organization administering the project, the name of the potential donee, and verification of 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's EIN?
The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2031773. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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