The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the filing states that the account is closing and its assets are funding four new, separate foundations or trusts. The foundation also states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third at a glance
In short: The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third gave $14.6M across 116 grants in 2022 (avg $126K), mostly in Ohio. 43% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $14,646,276
- +2341.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 116
- +30.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $126,261
- +1772.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (50 of 116, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third
- 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: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Samuel Bailey Family Fdtn ($3.4M). Together the top 10 received $13.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
294 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 290 grants of 294 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The reported shares for Florida, Idaho, New York, and Massachusetts were 1% each. Individual grants also went to organizations in other states, including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 50 of 116 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $282K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 55% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2021) to $14.6M (2022). In 2022 it made 116 grants totaling $14.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Bailey Family Fdtn Cincinnati, OH | Funding of New Trust | $3,440,069 |
| Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn Cincinnati, OH | Funding of New Trust | $3,440,069 |
| Leslie Warrington Bailey Fdtn Cincinnati, OH | Funding of New Trust | $3,440,069 |
| Koa Charitable Trust Cincinnati, OH | Funding of New Trust | $3,440,069 |
| United Arts of Central FL Inc Winter Park, FL | Annual Fund | $45,000 |
| The Indian Hill Church Cincinnati, OH | Cap Campaign, Annual FD & | $37,500 |
| Trinity College Trinity Commons Hartford, CT | Program/Project Support | $25,000 |
| Christian Camps Inc Speculator, NY | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Agnes Irwin School Rosemont, PA | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Sun Valley Institute for Resilience Inc Ketchum, ID | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2022 grant count: 116. The 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $188,796 | $14,781,787 | $14,646,276 | 116 | $14,655,166 | $147,170 | $712,796 |
| 2021 | $7,946,143 | $1,376,377 | $731,390 | $600,000 | 89 | $616,646 | $1,268,024 | $776,223 |
| 2020 | $7,301,396 | $1,012,755 | $702,761 | $605,000 | 89 | — | $940,599 | $583,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third reported a distributable amount of $713K for 2022 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a varied group of charitable organizations. For example, Sun Valley Institute for Resilience describes its work as advancing community resilience in Idaho’s Wood River Valley by educating, investing, and collaborating so the economy, environment, and people thrive. Christian Camps Inc. describes its work as building campers and summer staff into godly young men through a Christ-centered wilderness-camping ministry. Trinity College describes its mission as providing excellence in liberal arts education.
Other 2022 recipients included Our Companions Domestic, which describes its work as animal rescue and preventing animals from becoming homeless; Rocky Mountain Wild, which says it works to protect, connect, and restore wildlife and wild lands; and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, which describes its mission as protecting significant natural, scenic, and farm lands and advancing land stewardship.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 116 grants totaling $14,646,276. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,440,069, with a median grant of $5,000. Four of the largest grants, each $3,440,069, went to Samuel Bailey Family Fdtn, Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn, Leslie Warrington Bailey Fdtn, and KOA Charitable Trust, each for “funding of new trust.” The filing’s narrative says the account was closing and funding these four new entities with its assets.
Other reported 2022 grants included $45,000 to United Arts of Central Florida Inc for its annual fund; $37,500 to The Indian Hill Church for a capital campaign and annual fund; $25,000 each to Trinity College, Christian Camps Inc, Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, All Saints Church Foundation of [name as listed in filing], and Wood River Community YMCA; and $20,000 to Our Companions Domestic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Sam Bailey, Leslie Warrington Bailey Hardy, Dan Bailey, and John Warrington Bailey as trustees.
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Dan Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Warrington Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Warrington Bailey Hardy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third
How much does The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third give each year?
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third gave $14.6M across 116 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $600K across 89 grants.
What is The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's typical grant size?
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $126,261, across 116 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third that year got $282K on average.
Where does The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third give grants?
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (26 grants), Ketchum, ID (10 grants), Nantucket, MA (9 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (7 grants).
Does The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (105 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program/Project Support" (5 grants) and "Funding of New Trust" (4 grants).
Who are The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's largest grantees?
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's largest 2022 grantees include Samuel Bailey Family Fdtn ($3,440,069), Bailey Lamson Family Fdtn ($3,440,069) and Leslie Warrington Bailey Fdtn ($3,440,069), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a varied group of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third?
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 ↑
How much is The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third reported a distributable amount of $713K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's EIN?
The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1582067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Warrington Foundation Co Fifth Third accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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