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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7429274

Earthward Bound Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 71 grants and $221,350 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Oct 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

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

Contact
Murray Sinclaire Jr
700 Walnut Street Suite 460
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 509-1650
Form and materials
Letter requesting specific funds and details of specific use of the funds
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $221,350

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $6,826,573

  • Tax year 2023

    $177,066

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $5,837,759

  • Tax year 2022

    $148,000

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $4,567,043

  • Tax year 2021

    $100,620

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $4,456,528

  • Tax year 2020

    $190,205

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $6,851,300

  • Tax year 2019

    $83,400

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $5,006,105

  • Tax year 2018

    $125,000

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $3,604,448

  • Tax year 2017

    $106,500

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,973,042

Grants paid in 2024

71 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati, OH

    Journalism

    $55,000
  2. National Public RadioWashington, DC

    Journalism

    $50,000
  3. Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $17,500
  4. Clifton Cultural Arts CenterCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $10,000
  5. StoryCorpsBrooklyn, NY

    Education

    $10,000
  6. Art Academy Of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $8,000
  7. Contemporary Arts CenterCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $7,500
  8. Al Otro LadoSan Ysidro, CA

    Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

    $5,000
  9. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Food Bank

    $5,000
  10. Cincinnati Playhouse In The ParkCincinnati, OH

    Theatrical Support

    $3,500
  11. Border AngelsSan Diego, CA

    Civil Liberty

    $3,000
  12. Athenaeum Music & Arts LibraryLa Jolla, CA

    Educational Programs

    $2,750
  13. Manifest Creative Research GalleryCincinnati, OH

    Arts/Education

    $2,600
  14. ArtsWaveCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $2,500
  15. Corporation For Findlay MarketCincinnati, OH

    Education

    $2,500
  16. Joy To The World NamibiaLa Jolla, CA

    Education

    $2,500
  17. KPBSSan Diego, CA

    Journalism

    $2,400
  18. ACLU Of Ohio Foundation (Cleveland Office)Cleveland, OH

    Civil Liberty

    $2,000
  19. Girls On The Run San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Youth Education

    $2,000
  20. The SCPA FundCincinnati, OH

    Education

    $2,000
  21. San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CA

    Food Bank

    $1,750
  22. Planned Parenthood Of SW OhioCincinnati, OH

    Family Planning Education

    $1,600
  23. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    International Development Relief Services

    $1,500
  24. Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific SouthwestSan Diego, CA

    Family Planning Education

    $1,500
  25. KqedSan Francisco, CA

    Journalism

    $1,200
  26. American University Radio (WAMU 885)Washington, DC

    Journalism

    $1,000
  27. Cincinnati OperaCincinnati, OH

    Theatrical Support

    $1,000
  28. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenCincinnati, OH

    Educational Program

    $1,000
  29. Deerhill FoundationMancos, CO

    Education

    $1,000
  30. FreeStoreFoodBankCincinnati, OH

    Food Bank

    $1,000
  31. Immigrant Families TogetherNew York, NY

    Support and Humanitarian Aid

    $1,000
  32. Making Waves FoundationRichmond, CA

    Education

    $1,000
  33. St Paul's SchoolConcord, NH

    Education

    $1,000
  34. The CarnegieCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $1,000
  35. Visionaries VoicesCincinnati, OH

    Arts for Disabled Artists

    $1,000
  36. Hospice Of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    End of Life Support

    $750
  37. High Mountain InstituteLeadville, CO

    Education

    $700
  38. Summer Camp ReadingCincinnati, OH

    Educational

    $600
  39. Guide Dogs For The BlindSan Rafael, CA

    Human Services Support

    $500
  40. Mercantile LibraryCincinnati, OH

    Library/Education

    $500
  41. Naral Pro-Choice AmericaWashington, DC

    Advocacy and Education

    $500
  42. The Nature Conservancy Of OhioDublin, OH

    Conservation and research

    $500
  43. Museum Of Contemporary Arts San DiegoLa Jolla, CA

    Arts/Culture, Humanities

    $350
  44. Tender MerciesCincinnati, OH

    Fight Against Poverty

    $350
  45. Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OH

    Theatrical Support

    $250
  46. Cincinnati WorksCincinnati, OH

    Fight Against Poverty

    $250
  47. Mingei International MuseumSan Diego, CA

    Arts/Culture, Humanities

    $250
  48. Wave PoolCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $250
  49. Camp Joy FoundationClarksville, OH

    Education

    $100
  50. Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH

    Performing Arts

    $100
  51. Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OH

    Environmental Education & Outdoor Survival Programs

    $100
  52. Cincinnati Preservation AssociationCincinnati, OH

    Natural Resources Conservation & Protection

    $100
  53. Civic Garden CenterCincinnati, OH

    Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services

    $100
  54. Clever Crazes For KidsCincinnati, OH

    Educational

    $100
  55. Crayons To ComputersCincinnati, OH

    Educational Supplies

    $100
  56. Earth Island InstituteBerkeley, CA

    Natural Resources Conservation & Protection

    $100
  57. Ensemble TheaterCincinnati, OH

    Theatrical Support

    $100
  58. Friends Of Music HallCincinnati, OH

    Arts

    $100
  59. Habitat For HumanityAmericus, GA

    Poverty Support

    $100
  60. Legal Aid Society Of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Poverty Support

    $100
  61. Lighthouse Youth & Family ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Children's Youth Services

    $100
  62. Madeline Gordon Gift Of Life FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Health and Education

    $100
  63. Musicians For HealthBlue Ash, OH

    Kids Education

    $100
  64. Over-The-Rhine MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Arts/Education

    $100
  65. People Working Cooperatively IncCincinnati, OH

    Housing Repairs for Low-Income People

    $100
  66. ProKidsCincinnati, OH

    Human Services Support

    $100
  67. Soteni InternationalCincinnati, OH

    Global Health, Security and Education

    $100
  68. Summer SearchOakland, CA

    Youth Education Programs and Services

    $100
  69. Tandana FoundationSpring Valley, OH

    Educational

    $100
  70. The Hillside TrustCincinnati, OH

    Preservation of Landscape

    $100
  71. Working Dogs For ConservationBozeman, MT

    Conservation and research

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture17 grants $162,70084% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $11,3006% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $9,2505% of the total
  4. International aid2 grants $6,5003% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $2,5001% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $1,500<1% of the total
  7. 5 other causes7 grants $700<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio44 grants $125,050
  2. District of Columbia4 grants $56,500
  3. California15 grants $24,400
  4. New York3 grants $12,500
  5. Colorado2 grants $1,700
  6. New Hampshire1 grant $1,000
  7. Georgia1 grant $100
  8. Montana1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Murray Sinclaire JrPresident Hours 1Pay $0
  • J Robin SinclaireTreasurer Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Cristina A SinclaireSecretary Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Leila R SinclaireTrustee Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Elizabeth B SinclaireTrustee Hours 0.5Pay $0

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