Quick Summary
Name: TQL Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1.5-1.8 million (recent years) |
| Grant Range | $3,000 - varies |
| Average Grant | $3,000 (employee-selected grants) |
| Application Method | No Public Application Process |
Contact Details
Address: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245 Website: https://www.tql.com/ourcommunity Note: Not accepting unsolicited grant requests; organizations can reach out to introduce themselves
Geographic Focus
Nationwide across the United States. TQL has 60+ offices across the U.S. and funds nonprofits throughout the country. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, but supports charities selected by employees in all locations where TQL operates.
Funding Priorities
- Children & Youth: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, CancerFree KIDS, Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Save the Children
- Health & Medical: American Cancer Society, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, medical research
- Military & Veterans: Active-duty and veteran support programs, Disabled American Veterans, Hauls for Heroes
- Food Insecurity: Food pantries and hunger relief
- Disaster Relief: Emergency response support
- Environmental Protection & Animals: Conservation and animal welfare
Historical grant distribution: Children/Women Wellness (44%), Medical/Disease (37%), Military/Public Service (11%), Other (8%)
What They Don't Fund
Not specified in available sources. Foundation operates primarily through employee-driven giving campaign with 50% company match rather than traditional grant applications.
Application Method
No public application process. The TQL Foundation operates primarily through:
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Employee-driven Annual Giving Campaign: Employees select nonprofits they wish to support, and the TQL Foundation provides a 50% match on all employee contributions. Over 3,600 nonprofits partner with the foundation through this program.
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By invitation only: Organizations can introduce themselves to the foundation, but unsolicited grant requests are not currently accepted. The foundation will follow up if opportunities for support arise.
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Moves That Matter: Separate in-kind donation program providing free freight transportation to nonprofits.
References
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