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The Frances R Luther Charitable Trust: 47 grants to organizations, $3.9 million (tax year ended December 2025)
The Frances R Luther Charitable Trust, a private foundation in Cincinnati, OH, paid 47 grants to organizations totaling $3,915,000 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 6, 2026. The largest was $500,000 to Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH for project/program support.
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- EIN
- 316646985
- Based in
- Cincinnati, OH
- Assets
- $62,510,384
- Grants paid
- $3,915,000
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 6, 2026, IRS object ID 202621269349101687. It reported $3,915,000 in grants paid; 47 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $415,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | Cincinnati, OH | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $325,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Art Opportunities Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Ballet Company | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Legacy Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Opera Association | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kennedy Heights Art Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Green Umbrella | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Environment | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Keep Cincinnati Beautiful | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Environment | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (cabvi) | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Landmark Productions | Cincinnati, OH | Program/project support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Council On Aging | Blue Ash, OH | General operating | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Episcopal Retirement Homes | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Holocaust and Humanity Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hospice of Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park | Hamilton, OH | General operating | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wyoming Fine Arts Center | Wyoming, OH | General operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Endowment | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Price Hill Will | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Housing and shelter | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mutual Dance Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Behringer-Crawford Museum | Covington, KY | General operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elementz | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Crime and legal-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fotofocus Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hillside Trust | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Environment | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Community improvement and capacity building | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Springer School and Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carnegie | Covington, KY | General operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc | Newport, KY | Project/program support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Romac | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed April 25, 2025, IRS object ID 202501159349101735. It reported $3,050,000 in grants paid; 33 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber FDTN | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | Cincinnati, OH | Annual fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Easter Seals Redwood | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Children's Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Americas River Roots Experience | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Arts Association | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Ballet Company | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Association | Milford, OH | Project/program support | Environment | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fernside Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hospice of Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation | Clarksville, OH | Project/program support | Environment | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| La Soupe Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc | Newport, KY | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Endowment | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County Inc | Hamilton, OH | Project/program support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship | Milford, OH | Project/program support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Education | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crayons To Computers | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ohio River Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Program/project support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| A Mindful Moment | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kennedy Heights Art Center | Cincinnati, OH | Project/program support | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $3,055,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $250,000 |
| Environment | $245,000 |
| Education | $225,000 |
| Human services | $75,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,000 |
| Housing and shelter | $35,000 |
| Crime and legal-related | $25,000 |
States funded
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Updated May 6, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.