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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-6314074

The Alpaugh Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 54 grants and $353,895 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 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
The Alpaugh Foundation
312 Walnut Street Fl 1600
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 477-9888
Form and materials
N/A
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $353,895

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $4,281,870
  • Tax year 2023

    $205,600

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $4,446,304
  • Tax year 2022

    $271,645

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $4,376,993
  • Tax year 2021

    $256,200

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $4,624,171
  • Tax year 2020

    $160,650

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $4,685,391
  • Tax year 2019

    $232,437

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $4,255,096

Grants paid in 2024

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Education of public policy

    $45,000
  2. Spca-CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Animal rescue and education

    $40,000
  3. Cincinnati Economic Ed & ResCincinnati, OH

    Support of community

    $28,000
  4. Buckeye InstituteColumbus, OH

    Education of free market

    $25,000
  5. Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Inspiration of community through art

    $25,000
  6. Cincinnati Zoo SocietyCincinnati, OH

    Education of animals and nature

    $25,000
  7. Old Art BuildingLeland, MI

    Enrichment of community

    $20,000
  8. City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OH

    Homeless outreach service

    $17,000
  9. Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community through the arts

    $10,500
  10. Crossroad ChurchCincinnati, OH

    Advancement of religion

    $10,000
  11. Scparts FundCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community through the arts

    $10,000
  12. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Support of heart research

    $9,500
  13. Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community

    $8,000
  14. Cincinnati OperaCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community

    $6,345
  15. Beech AcresCincinnati, OH

    Support of the family unit

    $6,000
  16. Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OH

    Natural world education for the young

    $5,000
  17. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    Education of government

    $5,000
  18. Prager University FoundationHilmar, CA

    Objectivity of media

    $5,000
  19. United WayCincinnati, OH

    Community advocacy programs

    $5,000
  20. Cinicnnati Gospel MissionCincinnati, OH

    Community outreach for cincinnati families

    $5,000
  21. Cet-TvCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community

    $4,000
  22. Tax FoundationWashington, DC

    Education of public policy

    $4,000
  23. Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI

    Secondary education

    $3,000
  24. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Post-secondary education institiution

    $2,500
  25. Clifton Cultural Art CenterCincinnati, OH

    Support of community arts

    $2,000
  26. Weston Art GalleryCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community through the arts

    $2,000
  27. Cincinnati CaresCincinnati, OH

    Protection of animals

    $2,000
  28. Hoover InstituteStanford, CA

    Education of public policy

    $1,750
  29. University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Post-secondary education institiution

    $1,550
  30. Big Fish FoundationBoulder, CO

    Support of military families

    $1,500
  31. Dan Beard CouncilCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community

    $1,250
  32. Cardinal Land ConservancyLoveland, OH

    Preservation of environment

    $1,000
  33. Cincinnati Fire MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Historical heritage preservation

    $1,000
  34. Helen Woodward AnimalRancho Santa Fe, CA

    Animal rescue and education

    $1,000
  35. Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MI

    Preservation of environment

    $1,000
  36. Lighthouse Youth & Family ServicesCincinnati, OH

    Support of opportunity for the young

    $1,000
  37. National Right to Work FoundationSpringfield, VA

    Support of right to work

    $1,000
  38. Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OH

    Community arts

    $1,000
  39. Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OH

    Community outreach for the poor

    $1,000
  40. State Policy NetworkArlington, VA

    Education of public policy

    $1,000
  41. Fort Worth Country Day SchoolFort Worth, TX

    Enrichment of community

    $1,000
  42. Lindner Center of HopeMason, OH

    Support of medical health

    $1,000
  43. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Support of disaster relief

    $1,000
  44. UC Health Barrett Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH

    Support of medical research

    $1,000
  45. Valley View Nature PreserveMilford, OH

    Historical heritage preservation

    $750
  46. PB CCD SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Support of education

    $750
  47. Cincinnati City Club FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Community advocacy programs

    $500
  48. Talbert HouseCincinnati, OH

    Empowering all for healthy, safe & productive lives

    $500
  49. Christ HospitalCincinnati, OH

    Support of hospital

    $500
  50. Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH

    Enrichment of community

    $500
  51. Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati, OH

    Support of education

    $500
  52. Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HI

    Protection of animals

    $500
  53. Ashbrook CenterAshland, OH

    Education of public policy

    $250
  54. Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Education of public policy

    $250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $64,50042% of the total
  2. Public affairs4 grants $54,25035% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $9,5006% of the total
  4. Environment3 grants $7,0005% of the total
  5. Education3 grants $6,5004% of the total
  6. Human services2 grants $6,5004% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $5,0503% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio36 grants $249,895
  2. District of Columbia3 grants $54,000
  3. Michigan4 grants $26,500
  4. Texas2 grants $10,500
  5. California3 grants $7,750
  6. Virginia3 grants $2,250
  7. Colorado1 grant $1,500
  8. North Carolina1 grant $1,000
  9. Hawaii1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

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

  • Peter A AlpaughMANAGER Hours 2Pay $0

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