The Matt Haverkamp Foundation
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation is a public charity based in Cleves, Ohio. It supports law enforcement agencies in the greater Cincinnati area by providing K9s and related equipment.
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation at a glance
In short: The Matt Haverkamp Foundation gave $238K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,600
- +191.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +216.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,505
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $144,642
- -44.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Matt Haverkamp Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 6915 Mary Joy Court, Cleves, OH 45002
Phone: (513) 383-7579
Website: https://matthaverkamp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Matt Haverkamp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hamilton County Sheriff's Office ($62K across 6 grants). Together the top 9 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as supporting law enforcement agencies in the greater Cincinnati area. In filing year 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 14% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Matt Haverkamp Foundation gives
- Giving grew 185% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2021) to $238K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colerain Township Police Department Cincinnati, OH | Law Enforcement | $19,750 |
| Blanchester Police Department Blanchester, OH | Law Enforcement | $19,000 |
| Miami Township Police Department Milford, OH | Law Enforcement | $18,100 |
| Boone County Sheriff Organization Burlington, KY | Law Enforcement | $17,000 |
| Ross Police Department Hamilton, OH | Law Enforcement | $17,000 |
| Boone County Sheriff Organization Burlington, KY | Law Enforcement | $15,600 |
| Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Cincinnati, OH | Law Enforcement | $13,125 |
| Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Cincinnati, OH | Law Enforcement | $13,125 |
| Cincinnati Police Department Cincinnati, OH | Law Enforcement | $11,700 |
| Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Cincinnati, OH | Law Enforcement | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,642 | $150,953 | $265,736 | $237,600 | 19 | $5,047 |
| 2024 | $259,425 | $154,823 | $102,695 | $81,400 | 6 | $54 |
| 2023 | $207,297 | $151,629 | $151,625 | $143,951 | 13 | $56 |
| 2022 | $207,293 | $113,927 | $111,382 | $83,250 | 7 | $37 |
| 2021 | $204,748 | $133,669 | $79,573 | $60,500 | 5 | $39 |
| 2020 | $150,652 | $137,221 | $126,455 | $109,705 | 12 | $46 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide K9s and related equipment to police departments. Its website describes support for law enforcement agencies in communities in the greater Cincinnati area, including purchases of K9s and protective equipment. The website reports that approximately $2,500 can purchase a protective vest for a K9, $8,000 an untrained K9, and $15,000 a trained K9.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $237,600. Grant amounts ranged from $8,500 to $19,750, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $19,750 to Colerain Township Police Department, $19,000 to Blanchester Police Department, $18,100 to Miami Township Police Department, and $17,000 each to Boone County Sheriff Organization and Ross Police Department. The listed grant purposes were law enforcement.
The website describes two annual fundraising events: Matt’s 5K Pursuit and the Matt Haverkamp Memorial Golf Outing. It says event success affects how much the foundation can support local police departments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Heather Lane as president; James Cunningham as vice preside; Nancy Haverkamp as treasurer; Robyn Hostler as secretary; and Bruce Haverkamp, Jacob Haverkamp, Shelly Price, and Chris Wright as board members.
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation is led by Heather Lane, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Lane
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Haverkamp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacob Haverkamp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Cunningham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Haverkamp
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robyn Hostler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelly Price
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clay Tharp (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Matt Haverkamp Foundation
How much does The Matt Haverkamp Foundation give each year?
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation gave $238K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $81K across 6 grants.
What is The Matt Haverkamp Foundation's typical grant size?
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,505, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Matt Haverkamp Foundation give grants?
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (14 grants) and Burlington, KY (2 grants).
Does The Matt Haverkamp Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Matt Haverkamp Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Law Enforcement" (19 grants).
Who are The Matt Haverkamp Foundation's largest grantees?
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hamilton County Sheriff's Office ($62,250 across 6 grants), Cincinnati Police Department ($49,300 across 5 grants) and Boone County Sheriff Organization ($32,600 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Matt Haverkamp Foundation?
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation reported $145K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What does The Matt Haverkamp Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide K9s and related equipment to police departments. Its website describes support for law enforcement agencies in communities in the greater Cincinnati area, including purchases of K9s and protective equipment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Matt Haverkamp Foundation?
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check matthaverkamp.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Matt Haverkamp Foundation's EIN?
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4155820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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