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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 31-1533046

Hatton Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 69 grants and $1.9 million paid in grants.

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
Hatton Foundation
C/o Ignite Philanthropy, 308 E 8th Street 4th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 381-1848
[email protected]
Form and materials
Please contact the foundation
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Foundation's focus is on civic & arts programs, faith- based programs, homeless/poverty programs, medical & health organizations, programs for people with special needs and their families, sports and youth development programs, and veterans.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,880,125

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $42,510,213
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,271,551

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $38,670,124
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,378,650

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $32,697,084
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,381,900

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $28,970,978
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,345,800

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $36,707,732
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,434,650

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $32,985,424
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,280,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $29,620,703
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,188,551

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $25,908,761

Grants paid in 2025

69 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Nuxhall Foundation IncFairfield, OH

    Center for hope/matching grant

    $330,000
  2. University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Freeman center expansion

    $250,000
  3. Greater Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    General support-procamps sponsorship

    $150,000
  4. Impact Autism Foundation IncCincinnati, OH

    Impact autism

    $150,000
  5. Inspiring Purpose Day Program IncCincinnati, OH

    Capital campaign-operational growth

    $100,000
  6. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    In memory of charlie kirk

    $100,000
  7. Found VillageCincinnati, OH

    Launch2independence grant

    $60,000
  8. Cincinnati Blue Line FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Chilren in trauma intervention camp

    $50,000
  9. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncMason, OH

    Support for light the night--peter

    $50,000
  10. Inspiration Studios IncHamilton, OH

    Inclusive wellness

    $45,000
  11. Talbert HouseCincinnati, OH

    Sponsor 2024 & 25 fatherhood events

    $40,000
  12. Pillar of FireCincinnati, OH

    Gen'l support/star 93.3 golf classic

    $30,000
  13. Bloc Ministries IncCincinnati, OH

    General support bloc louisville

    $25,000
  14. Kentucky 4-H FoundationLexington, KY

    Emerald gala sponsorship

    $25,000
  15. ProkidsCincinnati, OH

    Support building blocks progam

    $25,000
  16. The Nuxhall Foundation IncFairfield, OH

    The miracle ball

    $25,000
  17. Tim Tebow Foundation IncJacksonville, FL

    Anti-human trafficking & child explo

    $25,000
  18. US Conference of Catholic BishopsCincinnati, OH

    Hatton foundation scholarship

    $21,825
  19. Anthony Munoz FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Hall of fame event & general support

    $20,000
  20. Bracken County High SchoolBrooksville, KY

    Bracken co HS baseball&volleyba prog

    $20,000
  21. Batavia H S Alumni AssociationBatavia, OH

    Scholarships

    $15,000
  22. Stepping Stones IncCincinnati, OH

    The great bloom for stepping stones

    $15,000
  23. Childrens Home of Cincinnati Ohio ICincinnati, OH

    General support

    $12,500
  24. Bethany House Services IncCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $10,000
  25. Breakthrough T1D Southern & Central Oh ChapterNew York, NY

    Cincinnatians of the year gala

    $10,000
  26. First Church of Jesus ChristHamilton, OH

    General support

    $10,000
  27. Hospice of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Sponsorship of hoedown for hospice

    $10,000
  28. Inspiration Studios IncHamilton, OH

    General support

    $10,000
  29. Kyle Swanson Legacy FundCincinnati, OH

    Be the light event

    $10,000
  30. Linden Grove SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Neurodiversity affirming mental heal

    $10,000
  31. Mariemont Legacy FoundationCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $10,000
  32. Milford Christian ChurchBrooksville, KY

    Christmas shop

    $10,000
  33. Neurofit Gym IncHamilton, OH

    General support

    $10,000
  34. Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH

    Dual support-25th anniv gala/fall ev

    $10,000
  35. Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH

    Add'l 2025 gfit award at ovv gala

    $10,000
  36. Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH

    2026 events sponsorship

    $10,000
  37. Pregancy Center PlusCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $10,000
  38. Robinson Co 4-H CouncilMt Olivet, KY

    Robertson co 4-h trap shooting mach

    $10,000
  39. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    General support

    $10,000
  40. Society of St Vincent DepaulCincinnati, OH

    Retrofittings gala

    $10,000
  41. Valley View FoundationMilford, OH

    Grow to give garden

    $10,000
  42. Valley View FoundationMilford, OH

    Seed purchase

    $10,000
  43. Tried & True Parenting IncMason, OH

    Alumni connect & training events

    $9,300
  44. Tried & True Parenting IncMason, OH

    General support

    $7,500
  45. Lebanon Athletic BoostersLebanon, OH

    General support

    $5,500
  46. A Caring Place PHC IncCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $5,000
  47. Association of the US ArmyCincinnati, OH

    Support operation christmas cheer

    $5,000
  48. Cincinnati Pipe Band Club IncCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $5,000
  49. Global Service NetworkApex, NC

    Student venture program/keith ray

    $5,000
  50. Hamilton County SPCACincinnati, OH

    Military pet parent dog training cou

    $5,000
  51. Hope's ClosetCincinnati, OH

    Hope in bloom gala

    $5,000
  52. Kentucky 4-H FoundationLexington, KY

    General support

    $5,000
  53. Kentucky FFA Foundation IncFlemingsburg, KY

    General support

    $5,000
  54. Lebanon Athletic BoostersLebanon, OH

    Lacrosse team

    $5,000
  55. Stray Animal Adoption ProgramNewport, KY

    General support

    $5,000
  56. The Nuxhall Foundation IncFairfield, OH

    Joe nuxhall memorial golf outing

    $5,000
  57. Lebanon Athletic BoostersLebanon, OH

    General support

    $4,500
  58. Angel's CastleCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $4,000
  59. Anne Saxelby Legacy FundBrooklyn, NY

    General support

    $2,500
  60. Bear Hug Cattle CompanyRoseland, NJ

    General support

    $2,500
  61. Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FL

    General support

    $2,500
  62. Outriders of the Fort Worth HerdFort Worth, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  63. Project Camp IncScottsville, KY

    General support

    $2,500
  64. Mariemont Community ChurchCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $2,000
  65. Wittenberg College BD of DirectorsSpringfield, OH

    In honor of DR. Waggoner/director

    $1,500
  66. Kyle Swanson Legacy FundCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $1,000
  67. Marielders Senior CenterCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $1,000
  68. Sustainable MariemontCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $1,000
  69. Walker Brightwell FoundationCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $486,00034% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation4 grants $370,00026% of the total
  3. Health4 grants $166,50012% of the total
  4. Youth development4 grants $110,0008% of the total
  5. Education10 grants $67,8005% of the total
  6. Human services3 grants $60,0004% of the total
  7. 8 other causes12 grants $163,50011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio53 grants $1,647,625
  2. Arizona1 grant $100,000
  3. Kentucky8 grants $82,500
  4. Florida2 grants $27,500
  5. North Carolina2 grants $15,000
  6. New Jersey1 grant $2,500
  7. New York1 grant $2,500
  8. Texas1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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

  • Margaret LunsfordTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Steve ScherzingerPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $600
  • Walter LunsfordEXECUTIVE DI Hours 0Pay $0
  • Chase LunsfordTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $300
  • Robert RobinsonVICE PRESIDE Hours 0Pay $500
  • Kim BeachTREASURER Hours 0Pay $600
  • Carlene RobinsonSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $400
  • Tamara Jones AnderssonTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $500
  • Michael StengerTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $500

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