Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation backs arts and culture, civic and community, education and human services work in the Greater Cincinnati region: Hamilton, Butler, Warren and 7 more counties, so your organisation should fit that area and those themes.
- Most grants to organisations fall between $10,000 and $150,000, with a median of $35,000, so pitch a request in that range; the far larger grant, about $1,150,000, went to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which it funds every year to regrant to others, so don't treat that as typical.
- With 85% of grant dollars going to organisations funded in the two previous filings, this looks like a relationship-led funder, so email or call first to discuss fit before submitting the inquiry form, which is not itself the full application.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Only organisations that are IRS-classified as tax-exempt, or have fiscal sponsorship through one that is, should apply.
Overview
Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation is a US private foundation based in Cincinnati, OH.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The Foundation concentrates its giving in four areas: arts and culture; civic and community; education; and human services. In arts and culture, it supports a broad variety of art forms, arts education, accessibility, capacity building, innovative programming and audience development. Its civic and community investments include regional economic initiatives, neighbourhood revitalisation, entrepreneurship, workforce development and stable, affordable housing. In education, it focuses on opportunities for underserved young people from birth to workforce readiness, backing collaborative and innovative solutions with lasting impact. In human services, it supports organisations addressing food and shelter needs and services for women and children, older people and veterans, with an emphasis on dignity and productive lives. Its work aims to strengthen communities across the region.
Themes
- Arts and culture
- Civic and community
- Education
- Human services
Geographic Focus
Greater Cincinnati region: Hamilton, Butler, Warren and 7 more counties.
How to apply
Organisations can email or call the Foundation first to discuss fit; the inquiry form is one way to establish a connection, not the full application.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 85% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 480 grants to organisations were $35,000 or less.
What the foundation says:
- Requests should align with the Foundation’s mission, values and funding priorities.
- The Foundation is interested in new and bold ideas that enhance the spirit of the region.
- The Foundation encourages prospective applicants who are unsure of fit to email or call first.
- Applicants must be IRS-classified as tax-exempt or have fiscal sponsorship through a classified tax-exempt organisation.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.
Grant dollars by state
4 other states: <1%
- The largest single recipient received 8% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to organisations Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
- 8% of grant dollars went to intermediaries that regrant to other organisations.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 167 grants in tax year 2024 by size
Median $25,000 (tax year 2024)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Cincinnati Public Radio · Building connections campaign 4 of 5$1,000,0002024 tax year
- Wesley Community Services Organization · Driving into the future campaign$750,0002024 tax year
- University of Cincinnati Foundation · William barrett research, education, cancer activity fund 8-20 of 20$650,0002024 tax year
- Catalytic Development Funding Corporation of Northern Kentucky · Sparkhaus building rehabilitation and development$500,0002024 tax year
- Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati · Power of work campaign 2-3 of 4$500,0002024 tax year
- Strategies to End Homelessness · Predictive analytics and proactive services$500,0002024 tax year
- Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation · Artist directory$300,0002024 tax year
- Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation · Blink festival 2024 execution funding$250,0002024 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Christine Bochenek — Vice President
- Bernard McKay — President and CEO
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $17,674,204 | $14,005,148 | $270,046,294 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $14,757,879 | $11,350,000 | $276,171,000 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $15,273,929 | $11,794,000 | $283,226,600 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
🎯 You've done the research. Now write an application they can't refuse.
Hinchilla combines funder's specific priorities with your organisation's past successful grants and AI analysis of what reviewers want to see.
Data privacy and security by default
Your organisation's past successful grants and experience
AI analysis of what reviewers want to see
A compelling draft application in 10 minutes instead of 10 hours
Spotted something that needs correcting? Let us know
At a glance
Applying to Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- info@hailefoundation.org
- Cincinnati, OH
- hailefoundation.org
Applying to Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- info@hailefoundation.org
- Cincinnati, OH
- hailefoundation.org