Tr Uw Otto Luedeking
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking is a public charity based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Formed in 1940, it holds invested trust assets to generate income for distribution to charities named in its governing document. Its 2025 filing also states that a court order requires an annual distribution to the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross).
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking at a glance
In short: Tr Uw Otto Luedeking gave $353K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $353,400
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,243
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,204
- Total assets
- $13,334,833
- +7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tr Uw Otto Luedeking
- 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 Tr Uw Otto Luedeking funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maple Knoll Communities ($61K). Together the top 10 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 70 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 11% to recipients in New York. Listed recipients include organizations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Salvation Army in West Nyack, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tr Uw Otto Luedeking open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $300K (2021) to $369K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Knoll Communities Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $60,561 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Project/Program Support | $40,374 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $40,374 |
| University of Cincinnati Fndn Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $40,374 |
| The Childrens Home of Cincinnati Ohio Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Operating/Support | $20,204 |
| Cincinnati Fdtn for the Aged Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $20,204 |
| Emanuel Community Center Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $20,204 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $20,204 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $20,204 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $20,204 |
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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 | $13,334,833 | $1,785,832 | $849,719 | $353,400 | 14 | $1,785,832 |
| 2024 | $12,398,899 | $1,615,231 | $796,419 | $323,721 | 14 | $1,615,231 |
| 2023 | $11,573,393 | $588,239 | $807,357 | $332,020 | 14 | $588,239 |
| 2022 | $11,799,796 | $501,982 | $894,235 | $369,177 | 14 | $501,982 |
| 2021 | $12,193,885 | $1,246,255 | $790,044 | $300,242 | 14 | $1,246,255 |
| 2020 | $11,743,115 | $459,992 | $777,312 | $325,569 | 14 | $459,992 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to invest trust assets and distribute the resulting income to charities named in its governing document. Its 2025 filing lists recipients including organizations serving older adults, children and families, people who are blind or have disabilities, and women and girls, as well as a university foundation, a church, and other charities.
These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions: Maple Knoll Communities says it provides senior communities and services; Clovernook Center for the Blind says it empowers people who are blind or visually impaired to live active, productive, and independent lives; and Beechwood Home describes itself as a skilled nursing facility for adults with physical and neurological disabilities. The Children’s Home of Cincinnati says it provides education, behavioral, and health services to strengthen families and the community. YWCA of Greater Cincinnati says its mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity. Emanuel Community Center describes the Cincinnati Squash Academy as a sports and education nonprofit supporting underserved youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 14 grants totaling $353,400. Grant amounts ranged from $10,102 to $60,561, with a median of $20,204. The largest listed awards were $60,561 to Maple Knoll Communities for general operating support; $40,374 each to The Salvation Army for project/program support, Beech Acres Parenting Center for general operating support, and the University of Cincinnati Foundation for its annual fund.
Other listed 2025 grants included $20,204 each to The Children’s Home of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged, Emanuel Community Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, and Clovernook Center for the Blind. Beechwood Home received $20,187, and Ohio Humane Society Families Forward received $10,102. The filing also names the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz as an annual court-ordered recipient, but does not provide its grant amount in the listed grant details.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$132K (2021) → $123K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank NA (2020) — Trustee
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 $123K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tr Uw Otto Luedeking
How much does Tr Uw Otto Luedeking give each year?
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking gave $353K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $324K across 14 grants.
What is Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's typical grant size?
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's median grant in 2025 was $20,204, and its average grant was $25,243, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tr Uw Otto Luedeking give grants?
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (13 grants).
Does Tr Uw Otto Luedeking give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (4 grants).
Who are Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's largest grantees?
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's largest 2025 grantees include Maple Knoll Communities ($60,561), The Salvation Army ($40,374) and Beech Acres Parenting Center ($40,374), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tr Uw Otto Luedeking?
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Tr Uw Otto Luedeking fund?
The organization states that its mission is to invest trust assets and distribute the resulting income to charities named in its governing document. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Uw Otto Luedeking?
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's EIN?
Tr Uw Otto Luedeking's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6019731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tr Uw Otto Luedeking funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tr-uw-otto-luedeking-morg_7362da6ec23c444d889b5647aca2443e
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