The Frances R Luther Charitable Trust
Cincinnati, OH · EIN 31-6646985. Reported 158 grants totalling $10.8M to 84 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Frances R Luther Charitable Trust did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $50,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $25,000 and $100,000; the smallest was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $800,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | $650,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | Cincinnati, OH | $500,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | $450,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Fdtn | Cincinnati, OH | $450,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | $425,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | $350,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Ballet Company | Cincinnati, OH | $325,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Cincinnati, OH | $300,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Children's Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | $300,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | $280,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | $275,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | $275,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Musical Festival Association | Cincinnati, OH | $260,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Cincinnati, OH | $225,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $200,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Cincinnati, OH | $190,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | $175,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $175,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Cincinnati, OH | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Seven Hills School | Cincinnati, OH | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $145,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $130,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $130,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Greater Cincinnati Educational Television | Cincinnati, OH | $125,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $125,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation | Clarksville, OH | $110,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Association | Milford, OH | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Crayons to Computers | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Easter Seals Redwood | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Episcopal Retirement Homes | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship | Milford, OH | $95,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| La Soupe Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $85,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $80,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $80,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Fernside Center | Cincinnati, OH | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc | Newport, KY | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Ohio River Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Hillside Trust | Cincinnati, OH | $65,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Landmark Productions | Cincinnati, OH | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Americas River Roots Experience | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy Inc | Milford, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Center City Development Corp | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Assn | Milford, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Ohio | Blue Ash, OH | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Green Umbrella | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Center for Older Adults | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Multi-Service Center for Older Adults | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Life Learning Center Inc | Covington, KY | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Redwood Rehabilitation Center | Fort Mitchell, KY | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Redwood School & Rehabilitation Center Inc | Fort Mitchell, KY | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Art Opportunities Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Artworks | Cincinnati, OH | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County Inc | Hamilton, OH | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (cabvi) | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Opera Association | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Fernside a Center for Grieving Children | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fernside Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts Attn Advancement | Interlochen, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Keep Cincinnati Beautiful | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Little Fork the Southwest Ohio Regional Family Advocacy | Batavia, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mercantile Library | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Music Resource Center-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Northern Kentucky Children's Law Center Inc | Covington, KY | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rothenberg Rooftop Garden | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Save the Animals Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| A Mindful Moment | Cincinnati, OH | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kennedy Heights Art Center | Cincinnati, OH | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
40 of 84 (48%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 44%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 111 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | $2,460,000 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 42 | $2,920,000 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 39 | $2,365,000 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | 33 | $3,050,000 | $50,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 97% of this one's giving went to organizations in Ohio. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $50,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Ohio.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Frances R Luther Charitable Trust's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH, 45263. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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