The L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on Greater Cincinnati health and human-services organizations, primarily supporting hunger-relief and cancer-related services. Grants are few but large, with multi-grant support to the same local partners, indicating a preference for deep, sustained investments in organizations delivering direct community services.
Highly concentrated: only three grants total, dominated by two recipients; repeats and large gifts (majority funding goes to a single food-relief organization and a single cancer-focused charity), indicating preference for sizable, targeted local investments rather than many small awards.
Notable grantees: La Soupe, Inc., Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, Inc.
L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc Attn Carter F Randolph Phd gives at a high level to a tight circle of Greater Cincinnati nonprofits, with repeated large awards to the same local partners. The clearest signal in the recent record is sustained support for La Soupe Inc, which received $350,000 in 2025, $350,000 in 2024, and $300,000 in 2023. Another recurring recipient is Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc, which appears with a $350,000 grant in 2024. The pattern points to a foundation that favors major operating support for organizations serving direct community needs rather than many small awards. Recent grants also show a broad mix of health, human services, and civic institutions, from food recovery and pharmacy access to museums, schools, and arts organizations. The foundation’s giving is not limited to one narrow issue, but the largest awards cluster around food access, cancer-related services, and other basic-needs work in Cincinnati. With annual grants of more than $13 million and a median grant size of $50,000, it combines a large distribution volume with selective, locally focused support.
Health and basic-needs services are central to the foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $350,000 to La Soupe Inc for the organization’s charitable purpose, $300,000 to St Vincent De Paul Charitable Pharmacy for the organization’s charitable purpose, and $150,000 to St Vincent De Paul Community Pharmacy of Cincinnati for the organization’s charitable purpose. In cancer-related work, the foundation awarded $350,000 to Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc for the organization’s charitable purpose. Education is another visible area: Depaul Cristo Rey High School received $100,000 for the organization’s charitable purpose, and Catholic Innercity Schools Education Fund received $125,000 for the organization’s charitable purpose in both 2024 and 2025. Cultural and civic institutions also appear, including $250,000 to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and $175,000 to Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile, even though several recent awards are much larger. Grants recur to the same organizations across multiple years, including La Soupe Inc, Cincinnati Works Inc, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Talbert House, and Catholic Innercity Schools Education Fund. It operates annual competitive grant programs and accepts unsolicited applications through those programs. The structure is local and concentrated rather than broad national or international giving.
$5.3M
$62.7M
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$6M
Most grants fall between $25K and $75K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$75K
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Giving is overwhelmingly centered in Ohio, with 94% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient base is concentrated in Cincinnati, including organizations such as Cincinnati Works Inc, People Working Cooperatively, and the Cincinnati Museum Center. Blue Ash also appears among recipients through Matthew 25 Ministries. All recipient-country data point to the United States, with 218 grants recorded there.
The recent record shows support for health, human services, education, cultural arts, environment, and medical research through its annual grant programs. Examples include Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc, Catholic Innercity Schools Education Fund, and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
Its grant-size distribution centers on $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger grants such as $350,000 and $300,000.
Yes. The annual competitive grant programs and the LDN Musical Arts Fund both accept unsolicited applications through the foundation’s application portal.
The giving is local and heavily centered on Ohio, with 94% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient list is concentrated in Cincinnati and the Greater Cincinnati / Tri-State Area.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support across multiple years for several organizations, including La Soupe Inc, Cincinnati Works Inc, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Talbert House, and Catholic Innercity Schools Education Fund.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $300,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LA SOUPE INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $250,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $200,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL COMMUNITY PHARMACY OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $150,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS | CINCINNATI, OH | $150,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $150,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| GREATER CINCINNATI TELEVISION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $130,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CATHOLIC INNERCITY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FUND (CISE) | CINCINNATI, OH | $130,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI WORKS INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $130,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $125,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TALBERT HOUSE | CINCINNATI, OH | $125,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CAMP JOY FOUNDATION | CLARKSVILLE, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BETHANY HOUSE SERVICES INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CABVI) | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| 4C FOR CHILDREN | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE | NEW ALBANY, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | DUBLIN, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TAFT MUSEUM OF ART | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FREESTORE FOODBANK INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $80,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| WOMEN HELPING WOMEN | CINCINNATI, OH | $76,500 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND HORSEMANSHIP | MILFORD, OH | $75,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA SOUTHWEST OHIO | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CHILDREN'S HUNGER ALLIANCE | COLUMBUS, OH | $75,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT SERVICES | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| PROKIDS | CINCINNATI, OH | $75,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BEECH ACRES PARENTING CENTER | CINCINNATI, OH | $70,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | CINCINNATI, OH | $69,054 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MILL CREEK ALLIANCE | CINCINNATI, OH | $61,047 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CENTER FOR RESPITE CARE INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $60,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS | CINCINNATI, OH | $57,425 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI PUBLIC RADIO (DBA 909 WGUC 917 WVXU 885 WMUB) | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BROWN COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER | GEORGETOWN, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| KEEP CINCINNATI BEAUTIFUL INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI YOUTH COLLABORATIVE | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES | LA JOLLA, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SHELTERHOUSE VOLUNTEER GROUP DBA SHELTERHOUSE | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI PARKS FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BUTLER COUNTY | HAMILTON, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CINCINNATI MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $45,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $45,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| OUR DAILY BREAD | CINCINNATI, OH | $40,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $40,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| NEW LIFE FURNITURE INC DBA NEW LIFE FURNITURE BANK | CINCINNATI, OH | $40,000 | 2026 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION
$300,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LA SOUPE INC
$250,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI
$200,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST VINCENT DE PAUL COMMUNITY PHARMACY OF CINCINNATI
$150,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS
$150,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
$150,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
GREATER CINCINNATI TELEVISION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$130,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CATHOLIC INNERCITY SCHOOLS EDUCATION FUND (CISE)
$130,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI WORKS INC
$130,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
$125,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TALBERT HOUSE
$125,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CAMP JOY FOUNDATION
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BETHANY HOUSE SERVICES INC
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CABVI)
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
4C FOR CHILDREN
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FREESTORE FOODBANK INC
$80,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
$76,500ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE SALVATION ARMY
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF CINCINNATI
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND HORSEMANSHIP
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TEACH FOR AMERICA SOUTHWEST OHIO
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CHILDREN'S HUNGER ALLIANCE
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT SERVICES
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
PROKIDS
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BEECH ACRES PARENTING CENTER
$70,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$69,054ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MILL CREEK ALLIANCE
$61,047ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CENTER FOR RESPITE CARE INC
$60,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS
$57,425ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI PUBLIC RADIO (DBA 909 WGUC 917 WVXU 885 WMUB)
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BROWN COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
KEEP CINCINNATI BEAUTIFUL INC
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI YOUTH COLLABORATIVE
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER CINCINNATI
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SHELTERHOUSE VOLUNTEER GROUP DBA SHELTERHOUSE
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI PARKS FOUNDATION
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BUTLER COUNTY
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CINCINNATI MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
$45,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION
$45,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OUR DAILY BREAD
$40,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI
$40,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
NEW LIFE FURNITURE INC DBA NEW LIFE FURNITURE BANK
$40,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Current and upcoming funding from L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc Attn Carter F Randolph Phd that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Awards grants to organizations that align with the charitable mission and that were supported by Louis and Louise Nippert during their lifetimes; serves organizations providing charitable activities and services in the Tri-State/Greater Cincinnati area.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted between June 1 and August 1, 11:59 PM EST.
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