Cincinnati Observatory Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Cincinnati Observatory Center?
Cincinnati Observatory Center is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Skyler Foundation ($635K), Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr ($175K), Charles H Dater Foundation Inc ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Cincinnati Observatory Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Foundation | $635,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | $175,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Charles H Dater Foundation Inc | $125,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $54,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Millstone Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Louise Taft Semple Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | $12,450 | 1 | 2022 |
| Andrew Jergens Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Bell Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc | $3,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $2,715 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| 1002 Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2019) to $227K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $151K.
What grants has Cincinnati Observatory Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NA | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Skyler Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Millstone Fund | PROJECT/PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Charles H Dater Foundation Inc | The Universe Is Theirs: Reaching The Underserved With Innovative Stem Programming | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Andrew Jergens Foundation | THE UNIVERSE IS THEIRS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Skyler Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | SUPPORTING STEM & ASTRONOMY EDUCATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Charles H Dater Foundation Inc | Museum Exhibit Expansion Outreach | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Louise Taft Semple Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc | ARTS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Skyler Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | OUTREACH EDUCATION MANAGER | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Charles H Dater Foundation Inc | Visitor Experience Coordinator Salary Funding | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $19,500 |
| 2023 | The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc | ARTS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
| 2023 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
| 2022 | Skyler Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | COC EDUCATION OUTREACH MANAGER | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Charles H Dater Foundation Inc | Visitor Experience Coordinator Salary Funding | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $19,500 |
| 2022 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $12,450 |
| 2022 | The Bell Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc | ARTS | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Duke Energy Foundation | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Skyler Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $150,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cincinnati Observatory Center?
Cincinnati Observatory Center is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Skyler Foundation ($635K), Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr ($175K), Charles H Dater Foundation Inc ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Cincinnati Observatory Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Cincinnati Observatory Center's largest funder?
Skyler Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Cincinnati Observatory Center, with $635K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Cincinnati Observatory Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Cincinnati Observatory Center across 41 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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