ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI

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The Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Cincinnati area. In 2024, it awarded a total of $212.6K across 36 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS ARE MADE BY THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI TO ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROMOTION, CARRYING OUT, OR AIDING OF RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OR INSTITUTIONS, AND PARTICULARLY THE CARE, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND TRAINING OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN OR OTHERWISE DISABLED CHILDREN AND, PURSUANT TO THESE PURPOSES, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING CAMP ALLYN FOR THE BENEFIT PRIMARILY OF CRIPPLED OR OTHERWISE DISABLED CHILDREN.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Political science
Clubs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STEPPING STONES INC
Cincinnati, OH
$2.1M
76%

AUTISM CONNECTIONS
Milford, OH
$193.2K
7%

DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, OH
$193.2K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$28K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI?
No. ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI give?
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI make each year?
In 2024, ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $213 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI fund recently?
In 2024, ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include STEPPING STONES INC, AUTISM CONNECTIONS, and DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI?
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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