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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-7277661

Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005

A private foundation in Ft Mitchell, KY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 97 grants and $930,535 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust
250 Grandview Dr
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(513) 335-4798
[email protected]
Form and materials
Website application "elsasulefoundation.org"
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $930,535

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $25,499,249

  • Tax year 2023

    $829,025

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $23,680,220

  • Tax year 2022

    $900,819

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $24,051,059

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,132,290

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $26,794,910

  • Tax year 2020

    $950,450

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $24,205,298

  • Tax year 2019

    $771,791

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $25,013,005

  • Tax year 2018

    $888,618

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $25,092,753

Grants paid in 2024

97 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. UC FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Scholarship

    $80,000
  2. Northern Kentucky University FoundaHighland Heights, KY

    Provide scholarships and sponsor a visual arts event

    $43,000
  3. Guiding Light MentoringCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $26,000
  4. Magnified GivingEvendale, OH

    Program support

    $20,000
  5. May We HelpCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $20,000
  6. Master ProvisionsIndependence, KY

    Program support

    $17,000
  7. Children's Hunger AllianceColumbus, OH

    Program support

    $15,000
  8. Citylink CenterCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $15,000
  9. Faith Community Pharmacy IncNewport, KY

    Program support

    $15,000
  10. Shelterhouse Volunteer Group IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $15,000
  11. Gorman Heritage Farm FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $13,000
  12. Forever Kings IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $12,500
  13. Emergency Shelter of NkyCovington, KY

    Program support

    $12,235
  14. Welcome HouseCovington, KY

    Program support

    $10,000
  15. Brighton CenterNewport, KY

    Program support

    $10,000
  16. Oh River FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  17. Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  18. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  19. Boy Scouts of AmericaCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  20. Inter Parish MinistryCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  21. VH1 Save the Music FoundationNew York, NY

    Program support

    $10,000
  22. ProkidsCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  23. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  24. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  25. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  26. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  27. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  28. G L A D House IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  29. Onecity for Recovery IncMason, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  30. American Sign MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  31. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  32. Clifton Cultural Arts CenterCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  33. Back 2 Back Ministries IncMason, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  34. Childhood Food SolutionsCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  35. Lincoln Heights Outreach IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  36. Ohio Justice and Policy CenterCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  37. Genesis at Work Foundation IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  38. The Ion Center for Violence PreventCovington, KY

    Program support

    $10,000
  39. Last Mile Food RescueCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $10,000
  40. Impact 100Cincinnati, OH

    Provide membership support

    $9,700
  41. Activities Beyond the ClassroomCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $9,000
  42. Keep Cincinnati BeautifulCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $8,000
  43. Assistance League of Greater CincinCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $8,000
  44. Kentucky Symphony OrchestraNewport, KY

    Program support

    $7,500
  45. Individual

    Program support

    $7,500
  46. Individual

    Program support

    $7,500
  47. Individual

    Program support

    $7,500
  48. Stepping StonesCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  49. Boys Girls Clubs of Greater CincinnCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  50. United Pet FundBlue Ash, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  51. Stfrancis Seraph MinistriesCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  52. Bethany House Services IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  53. Individual

    Program support

    $7,500
  54. Peaslee Neighborhood Center IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  55. Cincinnati Works IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  56. La Soupe IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  57. Individual

    Program support

    $7,500
  58. Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA

    Program support

    $7,500
  59. Cincinnati Ballet Foundation IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  60. Cincinnati Youth CollaborativeCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  61. Girl Scouts of Kentuckys WildernessLexington, KY

    Program support

    $7,500
  62. Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse HubCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  63. Dress for Success CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  64. New Horizons for ChildrenMentor, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  65. Springer School CenterCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  66. Individual

    Program support

    $7,500
  67. Society of the Transfiguration GlenCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  68. Tikkun Farm IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $7,500
  69. Focus on Youth IncWest Chester, OH

    Program support

    $7,000
  70. Our Daily BreadCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $6,500
  71. Interalliance of Greater CincinnatiBlue Ash, OH

    Program support

    $6,500
  72. DePAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOLCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $6,000
  73. Cincinnati Song InitiativeCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $6,000
  74. Wave Foundation of the Newport AquaNewport, KY

    Program support

    $5,000
  75. Learning Tree Farm IncDayton, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  76. Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  77. Community Resource CenterCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  78. Notre Dame Urban AcademyCovington, KY

    Program support

    $5,000
  79. Plan of Southwest OhioForest Park, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  80. Flying Horse FarmsMount Gilead, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  81. Cincinnati Tennis FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  82. Individual

    PROGRAM [individual]

    $5,000
  83. My Nose Turns Red Theatre CompanyCovington, KY

    Program support

    $5,000
  84. Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts CenteCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  85. Contemporary Arts CenterCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  86. Q-Kidz Dance TeamCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  87. Viva Voices Choral Organization IncIndependence, KY

    Program support

    $5,000
  88. Cincinnati Children's ChoirCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  89. Cinderellas Closet Southwest OhioLiberty TWP, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  90. From Fatherless to FearlessCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  91. Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  92. Sam Hubbard FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  93. Western Wildlife Corridor IncCincinnati, OH

    Program support

    $5,000
  94. World Affairs CouncilHighland Heights, KY

    Program support

    $3,600
  95. Circle Tail IncPleasant PLN, OH

    Furnishings for New Building

    $3,500
  96. Madison Ave Christian ChurchCovington, KY

    Program support

    $3,000
  97. Individual

    Program support

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture10 grants $63,50014% of the total
  2. Human services8 grants $55,50012% of the total
  3. Health4 grants $45,00010% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture4 grants $42,5009% of the total
  5. Youth development3 grants $37,5008% of the total
  6. Environment4 grants $33,5007% of the total
  7. 10 other causes18 grants $176,20039% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio65 grants $631,700
  2. Kentucky15 grants $158,835
  3. New York1 grant $10,000
  4. California1 grant $7,500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ruth KletteTrustee Hours 50Pay $249,488
  • Jordan Klette-CusherFoundation Mgr. Hours 40Pay $72,000

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