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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-1150951

Charles H Dater Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 144 grants and $5.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Aug 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 person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Grants are primarily for the benefit of children in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

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Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,375,000

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $101,861,350

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,080,128

    Grants listed
    137
    Assets, end of year
    $100,990,822

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,750,000

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $102,786,063

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,355,000

    Grants listed
    158
    Assets, end of year
    $104,336,562

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,327,927

    Grants listed
    168
    Assets, end of year
    $103,809,510

  • Tax year 2019

    $4,893,000

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $98,938,685

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,909,446

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $104,260,660

  • Tax year 2017

    $3,510,826

    Grants listed
    139
    Assets, end of year
    $102,276,674

Grants paid in 2024

144 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Mini-Grants For Kids (Learning Links And Summertime Kids)

    $250,000
  2. Crayons To ComputersCincinnati, OH

    Leveling The Education Playing Field Comprehensive Campaign

    $200,000
  3. Bloc Ministries IncCincinnati, OH

    Outreach And Support For At-Risk Youth In Price Hill

    $100,000
  4. CET Greater Cincinnati Television Educational FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Cet's Pbs Kids: Engaging Our Youngest Viewers On-Air, Online, And In The Classroom

    $100,000
  5. Scouting America-Council 438 Dan BeardCincinnati, OH

    Scouting & Skilled Trades

    $100,000
  6. Assistance League Of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Operation School Bell(R)

    $75,000
  7. Children's Theatre Of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    2024-25 Mainstage School Ticket Subsidy

    $75,000
  8. Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati, OH

    Democracy & Me

    $75,000
  9. Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati, OH

    Classics For Kids

    $75,000
  10. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    Power Pack Program: Weekend Nutrition For Food-Insecure Children In The Tri-State Region

    $75,000
  11. Last Mile Food RescueCincinnati, OH

    Reducing Wasted Food To Shrink The Hunger Gap

    $75,000
  12. Santa Maria Community ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Dater4kids

    $75,000
  13. The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton CountyCincinnati, OH

    The Homework Helper Program At Public Libraries For K-8 Students

    $75,000
  14. CiseCincinnati, OH

    Cise/Friars Club After-School Study And Sports Program

    $60,000
  15. Taft Museum Of ArtCincinnati, OH

    Student, Youth, And Family Education And Outreach Programming

    $60,000
  16. Beech Acres Parenting CenterCincinnati, OH

    FY25 Beyond The Classroom (Btc) At Dater Montessori, Depaul Cristo Rey, And 7 Cise Schools

    $50,000
  17. Bethany House ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Family Services Programming: Impactful Interventions For Children Experiencing Homelessness

    $50,000
  18. Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OH

    24/25 Family Learning Programs And Rosenthal Education Center At The Cincinnati Art Museum

    $50,000
  19. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OH

    Rhocancer Study By Dr. Guo

    $50,000
  20. Cincinnati Scholarship FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Charles H. Dater GCSA Scholarships From The Charles H. Dater Foundation For The 25-26 Academic Year

    $50,000
  21. Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OH

    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Education Programs

    $50,000
  22. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical GardenCincinnati, OH

    Mexican Wolf Conservation Center

    $50,000
  23. Ensemble Theatre CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Etc Arts Education Programs

    $50,000
  24. Inter Parish MinistryCincinnati, OH

    Reaching Further -- Feeding More

    $50,000
  25. La SoupeCincinnati, OH

    Rescue, Transform, Share

    $50,000
  26. People Working CooperativelyCincinnati, OH

    Pwcs Student Volunteer Service Program

    $50,000
  27. ProKidsCincinnati, OH

    Casa University

    $50,000
  28. Valley Interfaith Community Resource CenterCincinnati, OH

    Back To School And After The Pack Program

    $50,000
  29. 1N5Cincinnati, OH

    Building Resiliency In Youth

    $40,000
  30. Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OH

    Stimulating Curiosity At Cincinnati Museum Center

    $40,000
  31. Easter Seals Tristate (DBA Easterseals Redwood)Cincinnati, OH

    Youthbuild

    $40,000
  32. Lighthouse Youth & Family ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Youth Housing Opportunities

    $40,000
  33. New Life Furniture BankCincinnati, OH

    Beds And Essential Furnishings For Kids

    $40,000
  34. Adopt A Class FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Career And Life Skills Mentorship Program

    $35,000
  35. Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Igniting Potential Through Site-Based Mentorship

    $35,000
  36. City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OH

    Whiz Kids Tutoring And Mentoring

    $35,000
  37. Contemporary Arts CenterCincinnati, OH

    Cac Youth Education Programming + Artful Adventure

    $35,000
  38. Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OH

    General Operating Support

    $35,000
  39. DePaul Cristo Rey High SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Depaul Cristo Rey Graduate Success Program

    $35,000
  40. Girls On The Run Of Cincinnati IncCincinnati, OH

    Fall 2025Spring 2026 Girls On The Run: Scholarships And Empowerment For Girls Grades 38

    $35,000
  41. Linton Chamber MusicCincinnati, OH

    Linton Chamber Music's Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions Program

    $35,000
  42. Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OH

    Mathew 25: Ministries Greater Cincinnati Outreach Program/Fresh Food Focus

    $35,000
  43. New Leaf KitchenSharonville, OH

    Root-Up Cooking And Food Education

    $35,000
  44. Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc DBA Kentucky Symphony OrchestraCovington, KY

    2024-25 Free Education Outreach Series

    $35,000
  45. Parachute Special Advocates For Children Of Butler CountyHamilton, OH

    Every Child Has A Chance

    $35,000
  46. Scouting America-Council 438 Dan BeardCincinnati, OH

    Scoutreach

    $35,000
  47. Society Of St Vincent De Paul District Council Of CincinnatiErlanger, KY

    Sleep Tight: Beds For Children In Need

    $35,000
  48. Strategies To End Homelessness IncCincinnati, OH

    The Central Access Point (Cap) Helpline

    $35,000
  49. Sweet Cheeks Diaper BankCincinnati, OH

    General Operating And Diaper Distribution Program

    $35,000
  50. The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural CenterCovington, KY

    Baker Hunt Community Outreach

    $35,000
  51. VIA InstituteCincinnati, OH

    Building Nonprofit Organizational Capacity Strong Workplace Solutions

    $35,000
  52. American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VA

    Ada Camp Korelitz

    $30,000
  53. ArtWorksCincinnati, OH

    Year-Round Youth Employment Program

    $30,000
  54. Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Graduate Education Program

    $30,000
  55. Breakthrough Cincinnati IncCincinnati, OH

    Empowering Underserved Students To Matriculate Into College Through The Expansion Of Btcs Summer Scholars Program

    $30,000
  56. Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA)Cincinnati, OH

    The Arts Access Subsidy

    $30,000
  57. Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH

    2024-2025 Cincydance!

    $30,000
  58. Cincinnati Landmark ProductionsCincinnati, OH

    Madcap Puppets Programs Engage And Delight Thousands Of Children, Adults, & Families Throughout Greater Cincinnati

    $30,000
  59. Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OH

    Cincinnati Nature Center's Nature For All Program 2025-2026

    $30,000
  60. Cincinnati Playhouse In The ParkCincinnati, OH

    School Outreach Tour

    $30,000
  61. Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyCincinnati, OH

    Csc Education And Outreach Program

    $30,000
  62. Cincinnati Union Bethel (DBA HER Cincinnati)Cincinnati, OH

    Cincinnati Scholar House

    $30,000
  63. Cincinnati WorksCincinnati, OH

    Next Generation Workforce Development

    $30,000
  64. Cincinnati Youth CollaborativeCincinnati, OH

    Cyc Mentoring Program

    $30,000
  65. Circle Tail IncPleasant PLN, OH

    Circle Tail Facility Dog Program

    $30,000
  66. Civic Garden CenterCincinnati, OH

    Youth Education

    $30,000
  67. Clovernook Center For The Blind And Visually ImpairedCincinnati, OH

    Clovernook Centers Pediatric Low Vision Programs

    $30,000
  68. CRC Foundation IncAustin, MN

    Cincinnati Recreation Commission Teen Scene Alternative Recreation Program

    $30,000
  69. Family Nurturing CenterFlorence, KY

    School Based Child Abuse Prevention Services, Featuring Kids On The Block And Teen Safety Matters

    $30,000
  70. Fernside - A Center For Grieving ChildrenCincinnati, OH

    Support Of Fernside's Fy25 Family Program & School-Based Grief Support

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

    Found House IHNs Emergency Shelter For Families With Child Enrichment Services

    $30,000
  72. Go Pantry CorporationFlorence, KY

    Back To School Go Bags

    $30,000
  73. iSPACE IncCincinnati, OH

    Making Mathletes

    $30,000
  74. Joy Outdoor Education Center (Camp Joy)Clarksville, OH

    Empowering Underserved Youth Through Camp Programming

    $30,000
  75. Junior Achievement Of OKI Partners IncCincinnati, OH

    Ja Pathways To Financial Literacy, Career Readiness, And Entrepreneurship For High School Students

    $30,000
  76. Karen Carns FoundationMason, OH

    Karen Carns Foundation Coats For Kids Program

    $30,000
  77. Kennedy Heights Arts CenterCincinnati, OH

    Youth Voices: Teen Artists For Change And Tellus Zine

    $30,000
  78. Magnified GivingEvendale, OH

    Youth Philanthropy Education Program

    $30,000
  79. Milestones IncIndependence, KY

    Therapeutic Riding Program/Horse Care And Hay Barn Replacement

    $30,000
  80. Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission IncCovington, KY

    Lincoln Grant Scholar House (Lgsh)

    $30,000
  81. Ohio River FoundationBlue Ash, OH

    River Explorer And Mussels In The Classroom

    $30,000
  82. President Drive Church Of ChristCincinnati, OH

    Day of Hope 2025

    $30,000
  83. Queen City Book BankCincinnati, OH

    Queen City Book Bank Curated Book Distribution Expansion In 2024-2025 School Year

    $30,000
  84. School House SymphonyCincinnati, OH

    Teaching Tomorrow's Audience Today Free Programs For CISE Schools

    $30,000
  85. Society Of St Vincent De Paul Council Of Northern Kentucky IncErlanger, KY

    Sweet Dreams Bed Program

    $30,000
  86. Stepping Stones IncCincinnati, OH

    Saturday Clubs For Kids And Young Adults

    $30,000
  87. The Dragonfly FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Dragonfly Patient & Family Events Program, 2024-2025

    $30,000
  88. UpSpringCincinnati, OH

    Upspring Summer 360

    $30,000
  89. Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH

    Xavier University 2025 Summer Service Internship Program

    $30,000
  90. Adventure CrewCincinnati, OH

    Year 2 Of Capacity-Building Initiative For The Crew Pathways Programs

    $25,000
  91. Art Academy of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Artist & Writer In Residence (2024 - 2025)

    $25,000
  92. Arthritis Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Kids Get Arthritis Too!

    $25,000
  93. Bon Secours Mercy Health FoundationBlue Ash, OH

    Mercy Serves

    $25,000
  94. Butler PhilharmonicHamilton, OH

    Youth Enrichment Project 2024-2025

    $25,000
  95. CainCincinnati, OH

    The Market At CAIN

    $25,000
  96. Cancer Family CareCincinnati, OH

    Treehouse Children's Services

    $25,000
  97. Cincinnati Association for the BlindCincinnati, OH

    CABVI's Music Therapy Program For Youth

    $25,000
  98. Cincinnati BoychoirCincinnati, OH

    Cincinnati Boychoir's 60th Anniversary Ensemble Programs

    $25,000
  99. Cincinnati Chamber OrchestraCincinnati, OH

    2024-2025 Community Engagement & Education Program (Ceep)

    $25,000
  100. Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati, OH

    Supporting Programming For Children

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

    Improving Lives Through Equine Assisted Services 2025

    $25,000
  102. CityLink CenterCincinnati, OH

    Expansion Of Every Mothers Advocate

    $25,000
  103. Community MattersCincinnati, OH

    Education Forward: Wraparound Support To Empower Lifelong Learners

    $25,000
  104. Council On Child AbuseCincinnati, OH

    Council On Child Abuse (Coca)

    $25,000
  105. Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OH

    The Hubbard's Cupboard Program

    $25,000
  106. East End Adult Education CenterFairfax, OH

    Educational And Job Skills Program For At Risk Youth With Learning Disabilities

    $25,000
  107. ElementzCincinnati, OH

    The Elementz Cincinnati Creative Futures Initiative (CFI)

    $25,000
  108. First Tee of Greater Cincinnati & Northern KentuckyCincinnati, OH

    Expanding Access And Deepening Impact For Underserved Youth: From Community To Course

    $25,000
  109. Girl Scouts of Western OhioBlue Ash, OH

    Supporting Healthy Girls In Cincinnati

    $25,000
  110. Great Parks ForeverCincinnati, OH

    2025-2026 Free & Reduced-Cost Educational Programs And Events

    $25,000
  111. Greater Cincinnati STEM CollaborativeCincinnati, OH

    Greater Cincinnati Stem Collaborative: 3d Printers And Stem Bicycle Clubs

    $25,000
  112. Lydia's House IncNorwood, OH

    Childcare, Enrichment, And Educational Support For Families Experiencing Homelessness

    $25,000
  113. Network For HopeCincinnati, OH

    Network For Hope's 2026 Celebrate Life Calendar

    $25,000
  114. North Fairmount Community CenterCincinnati, OH

    Helping High-Risk Kids Succeed

    $25,000
  115. Our Daily BreadCincinnati, OH

    Our Daily Bread Social Center

    $25,000
  116. Price Hill WillCincinnati, OH

    Mycincinnati

    $25,000
  117. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesCincinnati, OH

    Family Performance And Activities

    $25,000
  118. Springer School And CenterCincinnati, OH

    Springer School And Center: Fy25 Diagnostic Center Financial Aid Fund

    $25,000
  119. The CarnegieCovington, KY

    The Carnegie's Arts Integration Programming

    $25,000
  120. UC Med Mentors - University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineCincinnati, OH

    Uc Med Mentors

    $25,000
  121. Urban Health ProjectCincinnati, OH

    Urban Health Project

    $25,000
  122. Urban League Of Greater Southwestern OhioCincinnati, OH

    Urban Champions Youth Leadership Program

    $25,000
  123. Women Helping Women IncCincinnati, OH

    Whw Prevention & Empower Program For Middle And High School Students

    $25,000
  124. YMCA - Great Miami Valley YMCAHamilton, OH

    Great Miami Valley Ymca Youth Miracle League

    $25,000
  125. YMCA Of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Equitable Access To Membership & Programs At The Music Resource Center

    $25,000
  126. YWCA of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Youth Services Programs: Peaceful Solutions

    $25,000
  127. Art Creates Us IncBrooklyn, NY

    ProjectArt Cincinnati

    $20,000
  128. Cancer Support Community Of Greater CincinnatiNorthern KYCincinnati, OH

    Healing Hearts: Empowering & Supporting Children, Teens, & Families Through Cancer

    $20,000
  129. Cincinnati Observatory CenterCincinnati, OH

    The Universe Is Theirs: Reaching The Underserved With Innovative Stem Programming

    $20,000
  130. Cincinnati ToolBankCincinnati, OH

    School Bank: A Summer Youth Series

    $20,000
  131. Clifton Cultural Arts CenterCincinnati, OH

    Youth Arts Education Program At Clifton Cultural Arts Center (Ccac)

    $20,000
  132. Community Meal CenterHamilton, OH

    General Operating Support

    $20,000
  133. Comprehensive Community Child CareCincinnati, OH

    Child Care Workforce Advancement And Stabilization

    $20,000
  134. Down Syndrome Association (DSAGC)Cincinnati, OH

    New Family Support

    $20,000
  135. Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Cincinnati And ColumbusCincinnati, OH

    Community Education Program

    $20,000
  136. Forever Kings IncCincinnati, OH

    Boyz II Kings

    $20,000
  137. Gateway Community And Technical College Foundation IncFlorence, KY

    Childcare Assistance Program At Gateway Community And Technical College

    $20,000
  138. Guiding Light MentoringCincinnati, OH

    Youth Education And Wellness Program (1:1 Community-Based Mentoring)

    $20,000
  139. Historic Southwest Ohio Inc Heritage Village MuseumCincinnati, OH

    History Education For Tristate Schoolchildren

    $20,000
  140. Inner City Youth OpportunitiesCincinnati, OH

    Bridging The Gap, Academic Intervention Program

    $20,000
  141. Samaritan Car Care Clinic IncCovington, KY

    Non-Profit Vehicle Repair Shop

    $20,000
  142. Society Of The TransfigurationCincinnati, OH

    Food For The Soul Walk-In Cooler And Freezer

    $20,000
  143. The Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OH

    The West Side Learning Center

    $20,000
  144. WordPlay CincyCincinnati, OH

    Amplifying Youth Voices

    $20,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture22 grants $835,00024% of the total
  2. Human services20 grants $635,00018% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $580,00017% of the total
  4. Religion5 grants $240,0007% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture4 grants $230,0007% of the total
  6. Education8 grants $220,0006% of the total
  7. 10 other causes24 grants $730,00021% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio130 grants $4,975,000
  2. Kentucky11 grants $320,000
  3. Minnesota1 grant $30,000
  4. Virginia1 grant $30,000
  5. New York1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Bruce A KronePresident/Secretary/Direct Hours 15Pay $50,000
  • Stanley J Frank JrTreasurer/Director Hours 15Pay $50,000
  • Amanda P LenhartDirector/VP Hours 15Pay $50,000
  • Roger L RuhlDirector/VP Hours 15Pay $50,000

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