The Loring Family Foundation
The Loring Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in community food and clothing distribution, heart health research, education, health care, and support for people in crisis.
The Loring Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Loring Family Foundation gave $99K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,737
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,197
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,498,336
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Loring Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2649 Erie Ave 2Nd Floor C/O Loring, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 533-6942
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Loring Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impacting Tomorrow Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky (2%), South Carolina (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Loring Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $115K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impacting Tomorrow Inc Milford, OH | Food and Clothing Dist to Community | $30,000 |
| Sean Loring Classic Cincinnati, OH | Raise Fund for Heart Health Research | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Athletics | $15,612 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Hospital for Children | $3,500 |
| Springer School and Center Cincinnati, OH | Education of Children | $3,500 |
| Ride Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Univ of Cincinnati Cancer Research | $3,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater Cincin Cincinnati, OH | Help Adults and Children in Crisis | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative Cincinnati, OH | Empowering Vulnerable Youth | $2,000 |
| Karen Wellington Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Help Breast Cancer Patients | $2,000 |
| Kindervelt 50CINCINNATI Children's Cincinnati, OH | Support Cincinnati Children's Hosp | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,498,336 | $66,244 | $115,523 | $98,737 | 19 | $98,737 | $49,516 | $100,388 |
| 2023 | $1,547,530 | $97,304 | $135,519 | $111,388 | 17 | $111,388 | $73,173 | $100,737 |
| 2022 | $1,585,711 | $-65,672 | $132,374 | $114,655 | 16 | $114,655 | $8,654 | $109,388 |
| 2021 | $1,783,720 | $94,244 | $124,167 | $103,355 | 15 | $103,355 | $73,432 | $114,655 |
| 2020 | $1,812,857 | $30,866 | $108,087 | $95,244 | 14 | — | $18,523 | $103,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Loring Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions include improving education and outcomes for people with heart disease, empowering students with learning disabilities, helping young people succeed in education and life, and providing care and support to families and individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $98,737 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest reported grants were $30,000 to Impacting Tomorrow Inc. for food and clothing distribution to the community, $25,000 to Sean Loring Classic to raise funds for heart health research, and $15,612 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation for athletics. Other grants included $3,500 each to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Springer School and Center, and $3,000 to Ride Cincinnati for University of Cincinnati cancer research.
Among the grantees’ own descriptions, Sean Loring Classic says it makes grants to nonprofit organizations such as hospitals, universities, and research entities focused on improving education, awareness, and outcomes for people with heart disease. Springer School and Center says it works to empower students with learning disabilities, while Cincinnati Youth Collaborative says it helps young people overcome barriers and succeed in education, career, and life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brent D. Loring as president and treasurer, and Michelle Loring as vice president and secretary.
The Loring Family Foundation is led by Brent D. Loring, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brent D. Loring
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Loring
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sean Loring (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Loring Family Foundation
How much does The Loring Family Foundation give each year?
The Loring Family Foundation gave $99K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 17 grants.
What is The Loring Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Loring Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,197, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Loring Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Loring Family Foundation give grants?
The Loring Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (12 grants).
Does The Loring Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Loring Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Loring Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Loring Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Impacting Tomorrow Inc ($30,000), Sean Loring Classic ($25,000) and University of Cincinnati Foundation ($15,612), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Loring Family Foundation?
The Loring Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (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 Loring Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Loring Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Loring Family Foundation's EIN?
The Loring Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4805642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Loring Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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