The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It supports initiatives intended to empower and assist women and girls in achieving self-sufficiency.
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third at a glance
In short: The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $161K), mostly in Ohio. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,095,000
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $161,154
- +54.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $25,587,208
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact the Fifth Third Bank Foundation Office; application forms and materials are available on request. Awards are restricted to initiatives that empower and assist women and girls in achieving self-sufficiency.
- Review Cycle
- Available on request.
- Deadline
- Available on request.
- Contact
Application contact: Fifth Third Bank Foundation Office
Mailing address: 38 Fountain Square 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 Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Xavier University ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 35 grants of 69 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients included organizations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Oxford, and Dayton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $138K; repeat grants $188K. How we count
Medians: $90K first-time, $163K repeat.
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.1M (2023) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | Scholarships | $500,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Inc Cincinnati, OH | Program/Project Support | $370,000 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Columbus, OH | Program/Project Support | $210,000 |
| Women Helping Women Cincinnati, OH | Program/Project Support | $175,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical C Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Dress for Success Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $125,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc Oxford, OH | Program/Project Support | $100,000 |
| Five Rivers Health Centers Dayton, OH | Program Support | $100,000 |
| YWCA Dayton Dayton, OH | Program Support | $90,000 |
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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 | $25,587,208 | $2,939,793 | $2,481,190 | $2,095,000 | 13 | $2,160,387 | $2,662,699 | $1,544,565 |
| 2024 | $25,132,412 | $1,868,888 | $1,948,728 | $1,565,000 | 15 | $1,623,093 | $1,560,351 | $1,489,171 |
| 2023 | $25,205,014 | $730,565 | $1,483,479 | $1,131,000 | 13 | $1,180,241 | $447,650 | $1,381,745 |
| 2022 | $25,913,710 | $1,648,167 | $2,110,251 | $1,700,000 | 15 | $1,704,650 | $1,279,867 | $1,507,245 |
| 2021 | $26,429,789 | $2,522,745 | $1,721,715 | $1,380,000 | 13 | — | $2,165,818 | $1,521,529 |
| 2020 | $25,632,116 | $549,621 | $1,535,944 | $1,200,000 | 9 | — | $338,934 | $1,462,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 fund’s stated award restriction is to support initiatives that empower and assist women and girls in achieving self-sufficiency. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and program or project support.
Among its grantees, Xavier University describes its mission as educating students intellectually, morally, and spiritually. YWCA of Greater Cincinnati says it works to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity. Women Helping Women says it prevents gender-based violence and empowers survivors. Dress for Success Cincinnati says it helps unemployed women access resources on their journeys toward economic mobility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 13 grants totaling $2,095,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $500,000, with a median of $125,000. It reported 15 grants totaling $1,565,000 in 2024 and 13 grants totaling $1,131,000 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants included $500,000 to Xavier University for scholarships; $370,000 to YWCA of Greater Cincinnati for program/project support; $210,000 to Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges for program/project support; and $175,000 to Women Helping Women for program/project support. Other listed grants included $150,000 each to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and $125,000 to Dress for Success Cincinnati.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N.A. was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund 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
$267K (2020) → $311K (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 $311K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third
How much does The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third give each year?
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 15 grants.
What is The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third's typical grant size?
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $161,154, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third that year got $138K on average.
Where does The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third give grants?
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (8 grants) and Dayton, OH (3 grants).
Does The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants) and "Program/Project Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third's largest grantees?
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third's largest 2025 grantees include Xavier University ($500,000), YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Inc ($370,000) and Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges ($210,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third?
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third reported $25.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third fund?
The fund’s stated award restriction is to support initiatives that empower and assist women and girls in achieving self-sufficiency. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and program or project support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third's EIN?
The Charlotte R Schmidlapp Fund Fifth Third's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0532641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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