Greenacres Foundation Inc
Annual Giving
$9.1M+31% YoY
Grants
37
Median Grant
$28K
Organizations Funded
34
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To preserve for the public an area reflecting the traditional environment of Indian Hill and its historical significance by preserving Greenacres in its current state of woodland and farmland. To encourage conservation and appreciation of nature by providing the public, particularly children, opportunities to study plant and animal life in their natural settings. To encourage appreciation of music and culture by providing facilities and an atmosphere that will encourage artists to display their talents for all age groups.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
The L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation awarded $4,753,813 to 79 nonprofits; Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund allocated $6,927,783 to Cincinnati organizations; Greenacres awarded $503,969 to research endeavors; special one-time grants of $400,000 each to Cincinnati Zoo, Museum Center, Freestore Foodbank, and Easter Seals
How to Apply
Two-step grant process where applicants first submit a 1-page Letter of Intent (LOI) describing the proposed research project. All letters reviewed within 2 weeks. For projects receiving additional consideration, applicants receive link to complete detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) with 6-week deadline for Ecology & Environment grants and two months for Agriculture grants. Applications open early 2026 with June 1-August 1 application period for Greater Cincinnati nonprofits.
Does Not Fund
GAF does not pay institutional facilities & administrative (F&A) fees or indirect costs. All funds must be applied toward proposed research project unless otherwise approved in writing. Researchers must be from domestic non-profit (501c3) organizations. Transportation reimbursement limited to Title I funded groups or 75% free/reduced lunch groups under age 18. Periodic limitations to accessing the land as it is a working farm.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$9.1M
Grants
37
Median
$28K
States
6
$7.0M
Grants
29
Median
$20K
States
5
$8.8M
Grants
31
Median
$25K
States
4
Grant Size Distribution
$28K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$9K
25th Pctile
$88K
75th Pctile
$5.8M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $9K and $88K.
Largest Recent Grants
$5.8M
2024
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
OH · Organization's Charitable Purpose
$987K
2024
Cincinnati Opera
OH · Organization's Charitable Purpose
$411K
2024
Cincinnati Ballet
OH · Organization's Charitable Purpose
$411K
2024
Cincinnati May Festival
OH · Organization's Charitable Purpose
$324K
2024
Utah State University
UT · Organization's Charitable Purpose
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.