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Nlt Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CINCINNATI, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Grants Management Associates. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2011 to $3.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, Massachusetts and California. According to available records, Nlt Foundation Inc. has made 116 grants totaling $902K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $207K and $240K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $240K distributed across 23 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $30K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 92 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, California, Massachusetts, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Nlt Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 116 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, CA, MA.
Nlt Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $902K across 116 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $30K.
The application deadline is PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 10TH AND FULL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JULY 14TH.. Grants currently range from $5,000 to $15,000 and within the fields of interest of arts and arts education and the environment. Grants typically benefit citizens in the boston, ma, mid-coast, me, cincinnati, oh, and orange county, ca areas. All applicants must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and must be classified as not a private foundation" under section 509(a) of the code. Applicants must wait three years from approval of their most recent grant before applying again. Applicants that are not funded also must wait three years before re-applying. The foundation has a preference for small to mid-sized organizations and typically does not fund large institutions.
Nlt Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CINCINNATI, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas W Taft | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucy Rosborough | CLERK | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dudley S Taft Sr | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Perin Mahler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dudley S Taft Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ken Mahler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$270K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$207K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$298K
Distribution Amount
$243K
Total Grants
116
Total Giving
$902K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
92
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtworksARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $15K | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse In The ParkARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $19K | 2023 |
| Ensemble Theatre Of CincinnatiARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $15K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater CincinnatiGEOGRAPHIC FOCUS | Cincinnati, OH | $13K | 2023 |
| Boston Music ProjectARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Activities Beyond The ClassroomUNRESTRICTED | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Pulse Arts IncARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Art Academy Of CincinnatiARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Musical FestivalARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Mass AudubonENVIRONMENTAL | Lincoln, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Get InspiredENVIRONMENTAL | Garden Grove, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Chamber OrchestraARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $8K | 2023 |
| Children'S Choir Of Greater CincinnatiARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $8K | 2023 |
| ElementzUNRESTRCITED | Cincinnati, OH | $8K | 2023 |
| Csulb 49er FoundationUNRESTRCITED | Long Beach, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Leaps Of ImaginationUNRESTRICTED | Rockport, ME | $6K | 2023 |
| Lives Unitedvidas UnitasARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Imago IncENVIRONMENTAL | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Jazz Alive IncARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Loveland Learning GardenENVIRONMENTAL | Loveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Black Art SpeaksARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Merryspring Nature CenterENVIRONMENTAL | Camden, ME | $4K | 2023 |
| United Coalition For AnimalsUNRESTRICTED | Cincinnati, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S Theatre Of CincinnatiARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Neediest Kids Of AllUNRESTRICTED | Cincinnati, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Taft Museum Of ArtARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Cartoon Crossroads ColumbusARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Columbus, OH | $750 | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Country Day SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Cincinnati, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Making Music MattersARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | West Roxbury, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance TheatreARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Nature CenterENVIRONMENT | Milford, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Ohio River FoundationENVIRONMENT | Cincinnati, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Bloc Ministries IncGEOGRAPHIC FOCUS | Cincinnati, OH | $11K | 2022 |
| South Shore Childrens Chorus CorpARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Raynham, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Wasson WayENVIRONMENT | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Mill Creek AllianceENVIRONMENT | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustENVIRONMENT | Topsham, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Treesmedford IncENVIRONMENT | Medford, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts CenterARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Covington, KY | $10K | 2022 |
| Northern Kentucky SymphonyARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Newport, KY | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Strand Theatre IncARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Rockland, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Pones IncARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Covington, KY | $8K | 2022 |
| Manifest Creative Research GalleryARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz OrchestraARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $7K | 2022 |
| Vulcans Forge Performing Arts CollaborativeARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Maine Maritime MuseumEDUCATION | Bath, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Save The Animals FoundationENVIRONMENT | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2022 |