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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 31-1096254

Spaulding Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 47 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 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
Laura Dunderman
8040 Hosbrook Road Suite 440
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 936-0101
Form and materials
Request an application from Laura Dunderman
Deadlines
Quarterly Grant applications should be received January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.
Restrictions
Grants are made to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501 ( c) (3), for purposes of improving life in the community, focusing in areas of mental health, mental and physical disabilities, substance abuse/chemical addiction, and domestic violence, rape, and abuse. Grants are geographically limited to charitable organizations serving Hamilton County, Ohio and the counties contiguous thereto.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,545,944

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $35,637,255

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,842,750

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $34,578,065

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,400,500

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $28,923,240

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,038,035

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $28,315,089

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,254,600

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $28,739,336

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,589,370

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $28,029,289

Grants paid in 2025

47 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenCincinnati, OH

    Capital support for construction of Giraffe's Tower Exhibit

    $500,000
  2. NewPath Child & Family SolutionsCincinnati, OH

    Capital funding to renovate building as residential unit for children with mental health issues

    $75,000
  3. Serenity Recovery NetworkCincinnati, OH

    Capital funding for housing units for adults in recovery

    $50,000
  4. Family Nurturing CenterFlorence, KY

    Capital funding to renovate facility to expand services to children and families impacted by abuse

    $50,000
  5. Stepping StonesCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Adult Day Services for disabled adults

    $30,000
  6. EDGE Teen CenterLiberty TWP, OH

    Funding for Afterschool Program for at-risk children

    $30,000
  7. Beech Acres Parenting CenterCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Beyond the Classroom integrating mental health and support services in schools

    $30,000
  8. PLAN of Southwest OhioForest Park, OH

    Funding for Family Surrogacy Program planning long term care for disabled family members

    $30,000
  9. Found House Interfaith Housing NetworkCincinnati, OH

    Funding for permanent supportive housing program aiding chronically homeless individuals with disabilities

    $30,000
  10. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Stabilization Program providing case management to individuals and families

    $30,000
  11. Assistance League of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Assault Survivor Kits and New Beginnings Program aiding victims of domestic/sexual violence

    $27,500
  12. Joseph HouseCincinnati, OH

    Funding to create outdoor wellness space for veterans in recovery

    $25,000
  13. Springer School and CenterCincinnati, OH

    Funding for tuition assistance for children with learning disabilities

    $25,000
  14. The Crossroads CenterCincinnati, OH

    Capital funding for entry access controls in new facility providing substance abuse and mental health services

    $25,000
  15. Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually ImpairedCincinnati, OH

    Funding for adaptive equipment and services for the blind/visually impaired

    $25,000
  16. Epilepsy Alliance OhioCincinnati, OH

    Funding to purchase minivan with wheelchair lift to transport disabled residents

    $25,000
  17. Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & HorsemanshipMilford, OH

    Funding for equine therapy programs for disabled adults and children

    $25,000
  18. St Elizabeth HealthcareEdgewood, KY

    Funding for forensic nurse exams of victims of sexual assault/human trafficking

    $25,000
  19. Down Syndrome Association of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Funding for programming for youth and adults with Down syndrome

    $25,000
  20. St Vincent de Paul Charitable PharmacyCincinnati, OH

    Funding for prescription medications and clinical services to under- and un-insured individuals

    $25,000
  21. Neurofit GymHamilton, OH

    Funding for therapeutic care and services to individuals with neurological diagnoses lacking insurance therapy

    $25,000
  22. St Joseph HomeCincinnati, OH

    Funding for van to transport disabled individuals to appointments and events

    $25,000
  23. Last Mile Food RescueCincinnati, OH

    General operating support for pickup and delivery of fresh food to service organizations

    $25,000
  24. Cincinnati Eye Institute FoundationBlue Ash, OH

    Funding to purchase spot vision screener and autorefractor for use in mobile vision clinic

    $21,165
  25. FernsideCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Family Program providing grief services to family members

    $20,000
  26. New Life Furniture BankCincinnati, OH

    Funding for volunteer-led woodshop creating furniture for families moving out of homelessness

    $20,000
  27. Samaritan Car Care ClinicCovington, KY

    Funding for car repairs for women victims of domestic violence

    $20,000
  28. Pause for Parents Play for KidsLiberty TWP, OH

    Funding for programming connecting developmentally challenged children and their families

    $20,000
  29. Luke5 AdventuresMason, OH

    Funding for hiking program for disabled individuals and their families/caregivers

    $20,000
  30. Valley Interfaith Community Resource CenterCincinnati, OH

    Funding for part-time social worker aiding low-income individuals with case management

    $20,000
  31. Our Daily BreadCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Social Services Center providing activities and referrals to low-income/homeless individuals

    $20,000
  32. MilestonesIndependence, KY

    Funding for Therapeutic Riding Program for disabled adults and children

    $20,000
  33. The Dragonfly FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Patient and Family Gifting Program providing gifts and financial support to pediatric cancer families

    $20,000
  34. Lydia's HouseNorwood, OH

    Funding for shelter program aiding homeless women and children

    $15,000
  35. ShelterhouseCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Emergency Shelter to Housing Program aiding homeless men and women

    $15,000
  36. Living Hope Counseling ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Funding for subsidized mental health counseling for clients facing cost barriers

    $15,000
  37. Jewish Family ServiceCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Barbash Family Vital Support Center providing food and case management to low-income clients

    $15,000
  38. Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OH

    Funding for Greater Cincinnati Outreach Program providing food, supplies and medical products

    $12,500
  39. Care Center of LovelandLoveland, OH

    Funding for personal care items and household essentials for low-income families

    $12,500
  40. Joshua's PlaceLebanon, OH

    Funding for Food Cooperative Program aiding low-income families

    $10,000
  41. Mustang JourneyGoshen, OH

    Funding for equine therapy for veterans with PTSD and/or drug/alcohol issues

    $10,000
  42. Queen City Book BankCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Adult Literacy Services Program

    $10,000
  43. The Healing CenterCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Marketplace Pantry providing food and staples for low-income families

    $10,000
  44. PARACHUTE Butler County CASAHamilton, OH

    Funding to recruit and train CASA volunteers to advocate for children in welfare system

    $10,000
  45. Henry Hosea HouseNewport, KY

    Funding for soup kitchen for low-income and homeless individuals and families

    $10,000
  46. St Francis-St Joseph Catholic Worker HouseCincinnati, OH

    Funding for repairs and equipment replacement at men's recovery shelter

    $9,779
  47. Prevent Blindness OhioCincinnati, OH

    Funding for Vision Care Outreach program providing care to under/uninsured adults and children

    $7,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services9 grants $237,50037% of the total
  2. Mental health5 grants $125,00019% of the total
  3. Health3 grants $70,00011% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture2 grants $55,0009% of the total
  5. Religion1 grant $30,0005% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $30,0005% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $98,66515% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio42 grants $1,420,944
  2. Kentucky5 grants $125,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Doug MarlowTrustee Hours 10Pay $14,200
  • Emily PratherTrustee Hours 10Pay $14,200
  • Linda MarlowTrustee Hours 25Pay $53,000
  • Ross PratherTrustee Hours 10Pay $14,200

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