The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It provides financial assistance to indigent and elderly individuals to help them gain acceptance to and remain in qualified care facilities, and makes grants to charitable organizations that aid older adults.
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged at a glance
In short: The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged gave $2.2M across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $159K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,224,549
- +10.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $158,896
- +18.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $111,867
- Total assets
- $37,022,644
- +0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (59% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not accept applications. It lists no required form or materials and no deadline. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and lists “Greater Cincinnati Area - Charitable Nursing Facilities” as a restriction on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Cincinnati Foundation For The A
Mailing address: 125 East Court Street Suite 1000, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 381-6859
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($550K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 73 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 41% to recipients in Kentucky. The filing’s stated award restriction is “Greater Cincinnati Area - Charitable Nursing Facilities.”
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 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 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2022) to $2.2M (2026). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $550,000 |
| Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices Lebanon, OH | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $341,490 |
| St Charles Care Center Village and Lodge Covington, KY | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $252,626 |
| Baptist Life Communities Erlanger, KY | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $232,800 |
| Covington Ladies Home Covington, KY | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $227,400 |
| Cedar Village Mason, OH | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $208,800 |
| Madonna Manor Villa Hills, KY | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $130,983 |
| Epic House Cincinnati, OH | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $92,750 |
| Midwest Manor Cincinnati, OH | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $38,100 |
| Bayley Senior Care Cincinnati, OH | To pay for the cost of nursing home care | $36,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,022,644 | $2,695,872 | $2,418,903 | $2,224,549 | 14 | $2,250,549 | $2,207,004 | $2,234,404 |
| 2025 | $36,787,984 | $5,063,038 | $2,269,579 | $2,014,510 | 15 | $2,038,303 | $4,562,318 | $1,988,594 |
| 2024 | $33,957,043 | $1,959,845 | $2,010,972 | $1,807,993 | 14 | $1,829,319 | $1,518,508 | $1,843,501 |
| 2023 | $34,013,701 | $1,805,761 | $2,070,438 | $1,908,277 | 15 | $1,931,534 | $1,373,934 | $1,805,264 |
| 2022 | $34,271,781 | $1,734,606 | $1,638,547 | $1,465,606 | 15 | $1,487,444 | $1,249,672 | $2,027,964 |
| 2021 | $34,450,471 | $23,670,969 | $1,976,854 | $1,590,160 | 17 | — | $23,038,588 | $1,409,311 |
| 2020 | $12,453,276 | $1,527,701 | $1,840,536 | $1,762,147 | 18 | — | $1,223,538 | $1,719,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is to give financial assistance to indigent and elderly individuals so they can gain acceptance to and maintain themselves in qualified care facilities. It also makes grants to charitable organizations whose purpose is to extend aid to older adults.
Its 2026 grants included nursing-home-care costs for several care providers. One recipient, Covington Ladies Home, describes its mission as providing residential care for elderly individuals. Bayley Senior Care says it provides a continuum of care for seniors in a Catholic/Christian environment. The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which received the largest 2026 grant, describes its mission as helping people invest in a more equitable and vibrant region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $2,224,549. Grants ranged from $23,600 to $550,000, with a median of $111,866. The largest grants included $550,000 to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for general charitable purposes; $341,490 to Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices for nursing-home-care costs; $252,626 to St. Charles Care Center Village and Lodge for nursing-home-care costs; and $232,800 to Baptist Life Communities for nursing-home-care costs.
The foundation also awarded $227,400 to Covington Ladies Home, $208,800 to Cedar Village, and $130,983 to Madonna Manor, each for nursing-home-care costs. Other listed recipients included Epic House, Midwest Manor, Bayley Senior Care, Rosedale Green, and Cottingham Retirement Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert Porter III as president, Thomas L Finn as vice president, and Heather Jansen as secretary/treasurer. It lists Sister Jean Hoffman, Shannon Crutchfield, Jon Blohm, Richard Krehbiel, William H Strietmann, and Megan Erbaugh as trustees.
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged is led by Robert Porter III, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Porter III
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Blohm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Krehbiel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Crutchfield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Jean Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Strietmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Erbaugh
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Jansen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $29K (2026)
Thomas L. Finn
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Vince Hopkins (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James D. Kemp (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Richard Hoefinghoff (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $29K, to Heather Jansen (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged
How much does The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged give each year?
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged gave $2.2M across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2.0M across 15 grants.
What is The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged's typical grant size?
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged's median grant in 2026 was $111,867, and its average grant was $158,896, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged give grants?
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged gives mostly in Ohio: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants) and Covington, KY (4 grants).
Does The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Pay for the Cost of Nursing Home Care" (13 grants).
Who are The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged's largest grantees?
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged's largest 2026 grantees include Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($550,000), Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices ($341,490) and St Charles Care Center Village and Lodge ($252,626), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged?
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged reported $37.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to give financial assistance to indigent and elderly individuals so they can gain acceptance to and maintain themselves in qualified care facilities. It also makes grants to charitable organizations whose purpose is to extend aid to older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged?
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not accept applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged's EIN?
The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0536971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Cincinnati Foundation for the Aged funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cincinnati-foundation-for-the-aged-morg_fdba48026159411dbf758818eabf01f3
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