Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It makes grants for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children.
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank at a glance
In short: Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank gave $20K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $297,798
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests may be submitted by letter to Fifth Third Bank N.A. Awards must be used for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children.
- Contact
Application contact: Fifth Third Bank N A
Mailing address: One Seagate, Toledo, OH 43560
Phone: (419) 259-6803
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Toledo NW Food Bank ($4K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $21K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo NW Food Bank Toledo, OH | Annual Grant | $3,500 |
| Bethany House Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul St Toledo, OH | Annual Grant | $2,000 |
| Perrysburg Heights Community Assn Perrysburg, OH | Annual Grant | $2,000 |
| Cherry St Mission Ministries Toledo, OH | Annual Grant | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Dioceses of Toledo Toledo, OH | Program Support | $2,000 |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Church Toledo, OH | Program Support | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Maume Maume, OH | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Historic South Initiative Toledo, OH | Annual Grant | $1,000 |
| Toledo Public Library Toledo, OH | Annual Grant | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $297,798 | $30,236 | $27,821 | $20,000 | 10 | $22,460 | $25,163 | $19,187 |
| 2024 | $295,380 | $22,961 | $24,057 | $17,000 | 9 | $18,647 | $17,558 | $18,205 |
| 2023 | $296,551 | $10,304 | $23,636 | $17,000 | 9 | $18,551 | $5,074 | $16,856 |
| 2022 | $309,905 | $12,402 | $21,378 | $17,000 | 9 | $18,036 | $9,718 | $17,606 |
| 2021 | $318,921 | $32,158 | $17,520 | $15,000 | 6 | $15,688 | $29,863 | $18,991 |
| 2020 | $304,222 | $14,209 | $25,194 | $21,000 | 8 | — | $12,350 | $16,367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including food, charitable, religious, community, and library organizations. One grantee, Historic South Initiative, describes its mission as promoting the development of Toledo’s Old South End through strategies and partnerships focused on housing, education, commercial development, and support for other organizations. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $20,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,500, with a median of $2,000.
The largest grant was $3,500 to Toledo NW Food Bank. Other grants included $2,500 to Bethany House; $2,000 each to Society of St. Vincent de Paul St., Perrysburg Heights Community Association, Cherry St Mission Ministries, Catholic Charities Dioceses of Toledo, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, and St. Joseph Catholic Church Maumee; and $1,000 each to Historic South Initiative and Toledo Public Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $6K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank
How much does Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank give each year?
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank gave $20K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 9 grants.
What is Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's typical grant size?
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank that year got $3K on average.
Where does Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank give grants?
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (7 grants).
Does Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Grant" (6 grants) and "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's largest grantees?
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's largest 2025 grantees include Toledo NW Food Bank ($3,500), Bethany House ($2,500) and Society of St Vincent De Paul St ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank?
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank reported $298K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including food, charitable, religious, community, and library organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's EIN?
Tr UA the James Foundation Fifth Third Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6969288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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