The Jeff Ruby Foundation

United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

United Way of Greater Cincinnati funds nonprofits working on educational success, financial empowerment, housing security, and related community needs, including workforce development, youth violence prevention, and housing support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1.55 million, with a median of $65,000, mainly across its nine-county Cincinnati-area region in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana. It accepts proposals through specific funding opportunities, typically beginning with a letter of interest; current opportunities are listed on its grant page.

Dr Alvin H & Alva Jamison Crawford

Cincinnati, OH

Farmer Family Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Farmer Family Foundation supports arts, education, child advocacy, healthcare, research, and other charitable work, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Ohio organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $15 million, with a median of $15,000; the filing describes submitting a letter with the request purpose and amount plus general organizational information, and states no deadline or award restrictions.

The Oliver Family Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Oliver Family Foundation supports nonprofits across health and disability services, arts and culture, nature, youth, parks, and social services, with awards limited to Greater Cincinnati. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $350,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; the filing lists no application materials or deadline.

The Scripps Howard Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Scripps Howard Foundation supports journalism education and related programs, including fellowships and investigative and open-source reporting, with 2024 grants concentrated in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Arizona, Ohio, and Colorado. Its median 2024 grant was $1,250, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited requests.

Tr Uw Otto Luedeking

Cincinnati, OH

This Cincinnati-based trust distributes income to charities specified in its governing document, including organizations serving older adults, children and families, people with disabilities, and women and girls. In 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $353,400, typically around $20,204 each, with awards ranging from $10,102 to $60,561; 89% of grant dollars went to Ohio and 11% to New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, OH

Children’s Hospital Medical Center supports child health through patient care, research, medical education, and community sponsorships, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Ohio and some to Kentucky and other states. Its 44 reported grants ranged from $5,250 to $524,912, with a median of $15,370; internal research awards included $40,000–$50,000 pilot grants and $100,000 per year for two years for eligible junior faculty. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association

Columbus, OH

OCCRRA funds Ohio organizations serving child care, early learning, and youth development, including through program-specific stabilization and access grants. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,960 to $50,970, with a median of $30,060. Organizations apply for assistance and are reviewed against program criteria; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the information provided.

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including arts and culture, education, youth, neighborhoods, basic needs, and capacity building, with a median 2024 grant of about $21,500. Its focus is Central Ohio, though it also funds organizations elsewhere; most grants are donor-directed and not application-based, but some programs accept applications.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports education, affordable housing, arts and culture, community well-being, neighborhood development, and basic needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, while specific opportunities range from small awards to grants of up to $450,000. It offers open RFP and LOI opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside those opportunities.

The Cleveland Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Foundation funds nonprofits working on community needs and long-term priorities, including education, health, arts and culture, economic development, neighborhoods, and human services in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $30,700, though amounts varied widely. Its general application is open year-round, so it accepts unsolicited requests through that process.

Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH

The NiSource Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits addressing safety, workforce and economic development, environmental stewardship, STEM and energy education, and basic needs in communities across Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $2.1 million, with a median of $3,000. The filing directs applicants to contact the Foundation for application materials and deadlines; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.