We strengthen organizations that enhance neighborhoods through community building, housing, and economic development.
HOMEBASE CINCINNATI is a public charity based in Cincinnati, OH. It reported $3,144,937 in annual grants given and $709,389 in total assets, with the latest 990 year on file for 2025. Its stated work centers on community development, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, capacity building for nonprofits and community development corporations, technical assistance and project management, small business and commercial district support, and placemaking and public realm improvements. Recent grant records show a strong concentration in Cincinnati neighborhoods and local intermediary organizations. Named grantees in the recent grant list include Cincinnati Development fund, which received $286,700 in 2025; COLLEGE HILL CURC, which received $216,162 in 2023 and $110,723 in 2025; and WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS (WIN), which received $131,271 in 2025. Other recent awards include PRICE HILL WILL at $129,137 in 2025, WALNUT HILLS REDEV FOUND at $108,925 in 2025, and OTR COMMUNITY HOUSING at $100,000 in 2025. The foundation’s funding pattern also includes operating and general support, government pass-through funding, and project support tied to neighborhood-level work in Cincinnati.
Recent grantmaking spans community development, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization. Notable grants include Cincinnati Development fund at $286,700 for government pass-through support, COLLEGE HILL CURC at $216,162 for operating and general support, and WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS (WIN) at $131,271 for government pass-through support. Other funded purposes include real property acquisition and acquisition-related costs through the Quick Strike Acquisition and Project Support Fund, operating support for eligible nonprofit CDCs and certified CHDOs, and neighborhood improvements through VTICA and Neighborhood VTICA programs. The existing program list also shows support for capacity building, technical assistance, project management, placemaking, neighborhood service programs, and community engagement.
HOMEBASE CINCINNATI gives through competitive grants and administered funding programs, including city- and HUD-linked CDBG funding, VTICA-related neighborhood pools, and fellowship programs. Its typical grant size, using the provided distribution, is $22,172 at the 25th percentile, $51,727 at the median, and $70,525 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards show both operating and general support and government pass-through grants to nonprofit organizations and intermediary grantees such as CDCs and community redevelopment corporations. The active programs list shows that some programs accept unsolicited applications, while VTICA does not. The foundation’s grantmaking is local and concentrated in Cincinnati.
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$709K
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Most grants fall between $22K and $71K, with a median of $52K.
25th Percentile
$22K
Median
$52K
75th Percentile
$71K
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HOMEBASE CINCINNATI’s giving is local and concentrated in Ohio. The top state by grant count is OH, and 100% of grants in the recipient distribution went to Ohio recipients. Recent grants were made to Cincinnati-based organizations, including College Hill, Price Hill, Walnut Hills, Over-the-Rhine, Camp Washington, Avondale, Clifton Heights, Kennedy Heights, Madisonville, and Northside-related recipients. All recent recipient records are in the US, with no non-US countries shown in the grant data.
Some active programs accept unsolicited applications, including the HomeBase Cincinnati Fellowship Program, Quick Strike Acquisition and Project Support Fund, Empower Neighborhoods Program, Operating Support Grant, Neighborhood VTICA, CDC Project Manager Fellowship, and Neighborhood Project Support Grants. VTICA does not accept unsolicited applications.
HOMEBASE CINCINNATI typically funds community development, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, capacity building for CDCs and nonprofits, technical assistance, project management, small business and commercial district support, and placemaking. Recent program purposes also include neighborhood improvement, acquisition-related costs, operating support, and community engagement.
The provided grant-size distribution is p25 $22,172, median $51,727, and p75 $70,525. Recent grants also include larger pass-through awards such as $286,700 to Cincinnati Development fund and $216,162 to COLLEGE HILL CURC.
HOMEBASE CINCINNATI gives locally in Cincinnati, OH. Ohio is the top state by grant count, and 100% of grants in the recipient distribution went to recipients in Ohio. The recipient country distribution shows grants only in the US.
Recent grants include Cincinnati Development fund, COLLEGE HILL CURC, WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS (WIN), PRICE HILL WILL, WALNUT HILLS REDEV FOUND, NEST, OTR COMMUNITY HOUSING, SEVEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES, AVONDALE DC, and KENNEDY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Homebase Cincinnati that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit CDCs and CHDOs that meet HUD community development criteria and support the City's Consolidated Plan objectives. Applications are reviewed competitively; organizations serving the City of Cincinnati through eligible community development activities may apply.
Deadline: FY2027 applications due Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Development fund | Cincinnati, OH | $286,700 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS (WIN) | CINCINNATI, OH | $131,271 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| PRICE HILL WILL | CINCINNATI, OH | $129,137 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| COLLEGE HILL CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $110,723 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| WALNUT HILLS REDEV FOUND | CINCINNATI, OH | $108,925 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| NEST | CINCINNATI, OH | $108,136 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| OTR COMMUNITY HOUSING | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| SEVEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES | CINCINNATI, OH | $76,337 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| CLIFTON HEIGHTS CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| AVONDALE DC | CINCINNATI, OH | $59,041 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| CAMP WASHINGTON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORP | CINCINNATI, OH | $48,107 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| KENNEDY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $45,000 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| WESTWOOD WORKSBlume Partners | CINCINNATI, OH | $37,000 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| Urban Policy Innovations LLC | Detroit, MI | $35,826 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| MADISONVILLE CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $34,708 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| Community Matters | Cincinnati, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| Mt Washington CDC | Cincinnati, OH | $23,200 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| UP Development Planning LLC dba Urban Partners | Philadelphia, PA | $22,542 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| Mt Auburn CDC | Cincinnati, OH | $21,700 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| Economic Center for Education & Research | Cincinnati, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| Yard & Company | Cincinnati, OH | $8,722 | 2025 | goverment pass through |
| COLLEGE HILL CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $216,162 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COLLEGE HILL CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $216,162 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OTR COMMUNITY HOUSING | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,755 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OTR COMMUNITY HOUSING | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,755 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OVER-THE-RHINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,000 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OVER-THE-RHINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,000 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MADISONVILLE CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $70,572 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MADISONVILLE CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $70,572 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRICE HILL WILL | CINCINNATI, OH | $70,384 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRICE HILL WILL | CINCINNATI, OH | $70,384 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAMP WASHINGTON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORP | CINCINNATI, OH | $60,869 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAMP WASHINGTON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORP | CINCINNATI, OH | $60,869 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS (WIN) | CINCINNATI, OH | $56,263 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS (WIN) | CINCINNATI, OH | $56,263 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WALNUT HILLS REDEV FOUND | CINCINNATI, OH | $51,727 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WALNUT HILLS REDEV FOUND | CINCINNATI, OH | $51,727 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEST | CINCINNATI, OH | $44,996 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEST | CINCINNATI, OH | $44,996 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AVONDALE DC | CINCINNATI, OH | $26,621 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AVONDALE DC | CINCINNATI, OH | $26,621 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLIFTON HEIGHTS CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $24,937 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLIFTON HEIGHTS CURC | CINCINNATI, OH | $24,937 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEVEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES | CINCINNATI, OH | $21,250 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEVEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES | CINCINNATI, OH | $21,250 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLIFTON BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $14,615 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLIFTON BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $14,615 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENNEDY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,530 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENNEDY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,530 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTWOOD WORKS INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $9,250 | 2023 | OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT |
Cincinnati Development fund
$286,700goverment pass through
COLLEGE HILL CURC
$110,723goverment pass through
NEST
goverment pass through
CLIFTON HEIGHTS CURC
$60,000goverment pass through
CAMP WASHINGTON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORP
$48,107goverment pass through
KENNEDY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$45,000goverment pass through
WESTWOOD WORKSBlume Partners
$37,000goverment pass through
Urban Policy Innovations LLC
$35,826goverment pass through
MADISONVILLE CURC
$34,708goverment pass through
Mt Washington CDC
$23,200goverment pass through
UP Development Planning LLC dba Urban Partners
$22,542goverment pass through
Mt Auburn CDC
$21,700goverment pass through
Economic Center for Education & Research
$10,000goverment pass through
Yard & Company
$8,722goverment pass through
COLLEGE HILL CURC
$216,162OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
COLLEGE HILL CURC
$216,162OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
OVER-THE-RHINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$75,000OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
OVER-THE-RHINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$75,000OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
MADISONVILLE CURC
$70,572OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
MADISONVILLE CURC
$70,572OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
CAMP WASHINGTON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORP
$60,869OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
CAMP WASHINGTON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORP
$60,869OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
NEST
$44,996OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
NEST
$44,996OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
CLIFTON HEIGHTS CURC
$24,937OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
CLIFTON HEIGHTS CURC
$24,937OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
CLIFTON BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
$14,615OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
CLIFTON BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
$14,615OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
KENNEDY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$10,530OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
KENNEDY HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$10,530OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTWOOD WORKS INC
$9,250OPERATING & GENERAL SUPPORT
