The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook

DAYTON, OH EIN: 31-0909737

The Hubert A and Gladys C Estabrook Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. Established in 1977, the trust operates as an independent foundation with a focus on supporting legal education and law-related initiatives within Ohio.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$913K

-9.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$96K

-20.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-20.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is giving to benefit law schools and the study of law in the state of Ohio. The trust has demonstrated particular interest in supporting legal education programs and initiatives related to legal research and practice.

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded $30,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation in 2022 to support the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati School of Law.

Grant Range

$1,250–$46,000

Average Grant

$57–$30,000 (varies by reporting source)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports initiatives within Ohio, with particular emphasis on major Ohio cities including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $648K (100%)

States

Ohio

Cities

CincinnatiClevelandColumbusDayton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets: $912,599–$2,000,000 (varies by reporting source and year)
Annual giving: $96,000–$121,000
Annual expenses: $162,537
Annual revenue: $80,906
Expense ratio: 200.9% of total revenue spent on programs

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$912,599	$1,006,199	$1,104,246
Revenue	$59,077	$80,906	$-47,941
Expenses	$153,997	$162,537	$155,200
Qualifying Distributions	$96,200	$130,200	$126,950
Net Investment Income	$16,984	$50,651	$4,953
Distributable Amount	$101,943	$91,932	$90,312

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

46 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Dayton School of Law ($25,000), The Ohio State University ($18,000), Capital University School of Law ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW COLUMBUS, OH	GRANT TO CONTINUE THE PRO BONO PROGRAM	$15,000
CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH	GRANT FOR GUARDIANS OF FREE SPEECH CAMPAIGN	$5,000
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN BAR FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OH	GRANT FOR THE CLEVELAND LEGAL COLLABORATIVE	$5,000
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH	GRANT TO ADVANCE LAW RELATED EDUCATION AND STRENGTHEN CLEVELAND LEGAL AID	$10,000
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH	GRANT FOR PORTER WRIGHT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP GRANT	$12,000
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH	GRANT FOR IDENTITY, DIVERSITY & JUSTICE PROGRAM FUND	$6,000
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH	GRANT FOR RENOVATION OF AUDITORIUM	$18,000
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW DAYTON, OH	GRANT FOR COURTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Tami Kirby serves as trustee of the foundation. According to recent filings, Kirby works part-time with annual compensation ranging from $9,000 to $15,000.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TAMI KIRBY	TRUSTEE	5	$15,000

Contact Information

Address: One S Main St, Suite 160, Dayton, OH 45402
Telephone: 937-449-9704
Tax ID (EIN): 31-0909737

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $96,000–$121,000 (varies by year) • Number of grants: 8 grants awarded in recent years • Grant range: $1,250–$46,000 • Median grant size: $11,000 • Average grant size: $57–$30,000 (varies by reporting source) **Recent Grant Example:** The foundation awarded $30,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation in 2022 to support the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati School of Law. **Application Status:** The foundation is open to new …

Where does The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook make grants?

The foundation primarily supports initiatives within Ohio, with particular emphasis on major Ohio cities including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton.

What size grants does The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook award?

In 2025, The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook awarded 8 grants totaling $96K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook reported a distributable amount of $102K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook's EIN?

The Hubert a and Gladys C Estabrook's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0909737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.