The Spaulding Foundation
The Spaulding Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio, established in 1984 and incorporated in 1997. The foundation serves the Greater Cincinnati area with a focus on improving quality of life in Hamilton County and contiguous counties. It has earned a reputation among grantees for an exemplary application process and demonstrates a strong preference for benefiting children and vulnerable populations. The foundation supports both major institutions and smaller community-based nonprofits.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.9M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-31.3% YoY
Grant Count
42
-27.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission focuses on improving quality of life in Hamilton County, Ohio and contiguous counties. Primary funding areas include:
- Mental health services
- Mental and physical disabilities
- Substance abuse prevention and treatment
- Services for women and children subjected to domestic violence, rape, and abuse
- Child welfare and family services
- Health and human services
The foundation supports initiatives benefiting children and youth, economically disadvantaged individuals, victims of violence or crime, and people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not maintain a public website. Applicants should contact the foundation directly for application information.
Grant Range
$10,000 to $50,000+
Average Grant
$35,100
Review Cycle
- Application deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Hamilton County, Ohio and contiguous counties. It also funds initiatives in Kentucky, including cities such as Cincinnati, Dayton, and Covington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $28,923,240
- Annual giving: $1,400,500
- Total revenues: $2,485,110 (2023)
- Total expenses: $1,876,772 (2023)
IRS Status:
- EIN: 31-1096254
- Tax-exempt status: Since June 1984
- Classification: 501(c)(3) Private Foundation (NTEE code T20)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,923,240 | $28,315,089 | $28,739,336 |
| Revenue | $2,485,110 | $2,073,337 | $2,577,521 |
| Expenses | $1,876,772 | $2,498,254 | $1,867,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,643,497 | $2,258,530 | $1,562,897 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,268,934 | $1,855,328 | $2,307,944 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,864,984 | $1,859,092 | $2,040,436 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Emily Prather
- Linda K Marlow
- Ross Prather
- Doug Marlow
- John E Prather
- Lisa L Prather
Staff:
- Laura Dunderman, Grant Administrator
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Prather | Trustee | 10 | $13,400 |
| James R Marlow - deceased 43023 | Trustee | 15 | $8,333 |
| Linda K Marlow | Trustee | 10 | $39,117 |
| Ross Prather | Trustee | 10 | $13,500 |
| Doug Marlow | Trustee | 10 | $10,050 |
Recent Grantees
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants have supported organizations including:
Churches Active in Northside (CAIN) — Rainbow Choice Food Pantry ($30,000)
PLAN of Southwest Ohio — Case Management and Services for Families of Disabled Adults ($30,000)
Found House-Interfaith Housing Network — Permanent Supportive Housing Program for Homeless Families ($30,000)
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky
Press release: St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky awarded grant ...Contact Information
Address: 8040 Hosbrook Road, Suite 440 Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 936-0101
Contact Person: Laura Dunderman, Grant Administrator
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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