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    Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

    ActiveArts, Culture & Humanities
    Cincinnati, OHWebsite5138712787

    About Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

    To strengthen the Cincinnati region through the arts, creating a vibrant economy and connected community.

    Focus Areas

    performing artsvisual artsarts educationpublic art and festivalsartist project grantscapacity-building for arts organizations

    Who They Fund

    arts organizationsearly-career and mid-career artistsBlack and Brown artists / artists of colorchildren and youth (arts education)community arts participants

    Funding Style

    multi-year / sustaining support

    About Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

    The Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts directs substantial, recurring support to major arts institutions in the Cincinnati region, with its largest recent awards going to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and the Cincinnati Museum Association. Across the recent grants list, the pattern is clear: the foundation backs organizations that anchor the region’s performing arts, museums, and cultural programming, while also supporting projects tied to public art, festivals, and arts education. Many of the largest awards are labeled Sustaining Impact Grants, showing an emphasis on ongoing organizational support rather than isolated project funding. Its grantmaking also reaches beyond the largest institutions. Recent awards include support for the Contemporary Arts Center, Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati Opera, and Cincinnati Ballet, alongside project-based support for arts activity connected to regional events and community engagement. The foundation’s stated purpose is to strengthen the Cincinnati region through the arts, with a focus on creating a vibrant economy and connected community. That orientation matches the grant record: it funds both established arts organizations and initiatives that help maintain year-round artistic life across Greater Cincinnati.

    What Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts Funds

    A core theme is organizational sustainability in the performing and visual arts. The foundation gave $2,331,720 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for a Sustaining Impact Grant, and similar support appears across major regional institutions. Arts education is another visible priority. It awarded $1,055,000 to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for a Sustaining Impact Grant, reflecting support for programming that reaches audiences and learners in the region. The foundation also funds public-facing cultural events and community arts access. In 2023, it gave $700,000 to Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation for a BLINK Grant, and $552,995 to Children's Theatre of Cincinnati for an ARP Grant. Those grants show interest in arts experiences that are visible, participatory, and tied to regional cultural life.

    How Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts Gives

    Typical grant sizes cluster around mid-range operating and project support: the p25 is $10,000, the median is $35,000, and the p75 is $91,600. The recent record also includes much larger sustaining awards to anchor institutions, indicating a split between smaller project grants and substantial multi-year support. Several recipients appear in multiple years, especially major arts organizations such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Museum Association, and Cincinnati Ballet, which points to recurring support rather than one-time funding. The foundation’s programs include unrestricted three-year Sustaining Impact Grants and project-based grants; some programs accept unsolicited applications.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $9.6M

    Total Assets

    $137.7M

    Total Revenue

    $14.9M

    Total Expenses

    $14.8M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $92K, with a median of $35K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $35K

    75th Percentile

    $92K

    Geographic Reach

    Local5 states funded

    About 94% of grants go to recipients in OH.

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    Leadership

    Alecia Kintner

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    Where Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts Makes Grants

    Giving is highly concentrated in Ohio: 94% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 245 grants to U.S. organizations. Within the recent grant list, Cincinnati is the dominant recipient city, with awards also appearing to organizations in Northern Kentucky through regionwide programs. The geographic pattern matches a local funder focused on Greater Cincinnati and nearby Northern Kentucky, rather than a national or international grantmaker.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

    What kinds of arts organizations does Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts support?

    The foundation supports performing arts, visual arts, arts education, public art, festivals, artist project grants, and capacity-building for arts organizations. Recent grants show large awards to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Museum Association, Cincinnati Ballet, and the Contemporary Arts Center.

    Does Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts make multi-year support grants?

    Yes. Its Sustaining Impact Grants are described as unrestricted, general operating support provided in three-year cycles. The recent grant record includes repeated awards to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra across 2023, 2024, and 2025, along with multi-year support to other major arts institutions.

    What is the foundation’s typical grant size?

    The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $35,000 at the median, and $91,600 at the 75th percentile. That distribution sits alongside much larger sustaining awards to core regional arts institutions.

    Where does most of the foundation’s giving go?

    Most grants go to Ohio recipients, with 94% of grants in the HQ state. The grant list is also entirely U.S.-based, and the foundation’s work is locally concentrated in the Cincinnati region and Northern Kentucky.

    Which recent grant programs accept unsolicited applications?

    Several active programs do: Artist-in-Residence — OneNKY Center, Sustaining Impact Grants, Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking Grant, Circle Grants, Catalyzing Impact Grant Program, Young Professionals (YP) Project Grants, ArtsWave Impact Grants, ArtsWave Pride Grant Program, and Pride Grants and Young Professionals Grants. ArtsWave 100 Endowment for Arts Education Experiences does not accept unsolicited applications.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OH$2,331,7202025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Museum AssociationCincinnati, OH$1,267,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OH$1,055,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH$820,6842025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Opera AssociationCincinnati, OH$683,8502025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OH$322,9192025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Contemporary Arts CenterCincinnati, OH$290,6002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Art Opportunities IncCincinnati, OH$273,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    The Children's Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$266,9102025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Music Festival AssocCincinnati, OH$217,9002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyCincinnati, OH$198,7002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Ensemble Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$156,9002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Landmark ProductionsCincinnati, OH$101,4402025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Fitton Center for Creative ArtsHamilton, OH$84,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts CenterCovington, KY$78,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Kennedy Heights Art CenterCincinnati, OH$59,8002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Price Hill WillCincinnati, OH$55,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    ElementzCincinnati, OH$55,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Wave Pool CorpCincinnati, OH$54,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Visionaries and VoicesCincinnati, OH$53,6002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Boychoir IncCincinnati, OH$53,6002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Arts AssociationCincinnati, OH$50,0002025Strategic Partnership Grant
    Creative Time IncNew York, NY$50,0002025Flow Grant
    Cincinnati Children's Choir College-Conservatory of MusicCincinnati, OH$46,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Learning Through ArtCincinnati, OH$46,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Chamber OrchestraCincinnati, OH$40,7832025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Northern Kentucky SymphonyNewport, KY$40,0502025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts CentersCincinnati, OH$40,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance TheatreCincinnati, OH$40,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and MuseumCincinnati, OH$39,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Know Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$38,7322025Sustaining Impact Grant
    The Wyoming Fine Arts CenterWyoming, OH$37,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Clifton Cultural Arts CenterCincinnati, OH$35,8002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Activities Beyond the ClassroomCincinnati, OH$31,3752025Catalyzing Impact Grant
    Professional Artistic Research ProjectsCincinnati, OH$30,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Behringer Crawford MuseumCovington, KY$29,5002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    The Greater Cincinnati Film CommissionCincinnati, OH$25,0002025Strategic Partnership Grant
    Oxford Community Arts AssociationOxford, OH$23,7002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Linton IncCincinnati, OH$23,1002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled IncCincinnati, OH$20,9172025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Pones IncHighland Heights, KY$20,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    A Mindful MomentBellevue, KY$20,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Vocal Arts Ensemble of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$19,5682025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Public SchoolsCincinnati, OH$18,2822025More Arts, More Kids Grant
    Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment CouncilCincinnati, OH$17,4002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Cincinnati Public Radio IncCincinnati, OH$16,0002025Strategic Partnership Grant
    My Nose Turns Red Theatre CompanyCovington, KY$15,0002025Sustaining Impact Grant
    Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington IncCovington, KY$15,0002025Catalyzing Impact Grant
    WordPlay CincyCincinnati, OH$14,5002025Catalyzing Impact Grant
    Queen City Performing Arts OrganizationCincinnati, OH$13,5002025Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

    $2,331,720
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Museum Association

    $1,267,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

    $1,055,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Ballet

    $820,684
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Opera Association

    $683,850
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Taft Museum of Art

    $322,919
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Contemporary Arts Center

    $290,600
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Art Opportunities Inc

    $273,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

    $266,910
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Music Festival Assoc

    $217,900
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

    $198,700
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

    $156,900
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Landmark Productions

    $101,440
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Fitton Center for Creative Arts

    $84,000
    Hamilton, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center

    $78,000
    Covington, KY2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Kennedy Heights Art Center

    $59,800
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Price Hill Will

    $55,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Elementz

    $55,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Wave Pool Corp

    $54,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Visionaries and Voices

    $53,600
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Boychoir Inc

    $53,600
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Arts Association

    $50,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Strategic Partnership Grant

    Creative Time Inc

    $50,000
    New York, NY2025

    Flow Grant

    Cincinnati Children's Choir College-Conservatory of Music

    $46,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Learning Through Art

    $46,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra

    $40,783
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Northern Kentucky Symphony

    $40,050
    Newport, KY2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers

    $40,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre

    $40,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum

    $39,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Know Theatre of Cincinnati

    $38,732
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    The Wyoming Fine Arts Center

    $37,000
    Wyoming, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Clifton Cultural Arts Center

    $35,800
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Activities Beyond the Classroom

    $31,375
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Catalyzing Impact Grant

    Professional Artistic Research Projects

    $30,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Behringer Crawford Museum

    $29,500
    Covington, KY2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    The Greater Cincinnati Film Commission

    $25,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Strategic Partnership Grant

    Oxford Community Arts Association

    $23,700
    Oxford, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Linton Inc

    $23,100
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled Inc

    $20,917
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Pones Inc

    $20,000
    Highland Heights, KY2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    A Mindful Moment

    $20,000
    Bellevue, KY2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati

    $19,568
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Public Schools

    $18,282
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    More Arts, More Kids Grant

    Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council

    $17,400
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Cincinnati Public Radio Inc

    $16,000
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Strategic Partnership Grant

    My Nose Turns Red Theatre Company

    $15,000
    Covington, KY2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

    Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington Inc

    $15,000
    Covington, KY2025

    Catalyzing Impact Grant

    WordPlay Cincy

    $14,500
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Catalyzing Impact Grant

    Queen City Performing Arts Organization

    $13,500
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    Sustaining Impact Grant

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    Affinity group arts & cultural projects (e.g., Black and African American arts experiences)Seed funding for new programming or enhancement of existing programs

    Who can apply: Projects that promote/celebrate the specific affinity community described for the cycle; applicants must meet ArtsWave nonprofit eligibility and project requirements outlined in the Circle Grant Guidelines. Note: applicants must take at least one year off after receiving funding for two consecutive Circle Grants (policy noted in FY26 guidelines).

    Deadline: Typically a late-summer / early-fall application window (e.g., August/September). FY2026 application is closed; FY2027 anticipated to open August 2026.

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    Pride Grants and Young Professionals Grants

    Festival and event supportCommunity engagementArtist project funding+1 more

    Who can apply: Organizations and projects serving Pride and young professional audiences in the Cincinnati region; specifics vary by annual call.

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