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Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

Cincinnati, Ohio  ·  EIN 310537138  ·  Private foundation

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts has awarded $49.8M across 316 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$10.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$125.3M
Total assets
316
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts funds

Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, lgbtq rights, youth development.

Arts & CultureLgbtq RightsYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children.

black communitieschildren

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$3.4M2022
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Sustaining Impact Support
Cincinnati, OH$2.5M2020
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Sustaining Impact Grant
Cincinnati, OH$2.3M2024
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$2.3M2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$1.8M2022
Cincinnati Museum Association (cam)
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$1.6M2022
Cincinnati Ballet
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$1.4M2022
Cincinnati Museum Association Cam
Sustaining Impact Support
Cincinnati, OH$1.4M2020
Cincinnati Museum Association
Sustaining Impact Grant
Cincinnati, OH$1.3M2024
Cincinnati Museum Association (cam)
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$1.3M2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Sustaining Impact Support
Cincinnati, OH$1.2M2020
Cincinnati Opera
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$1.1M2022
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT
Cincinnati, OH$1.1M2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Sustaining Impact Grant
Cincinnati, OH$1.1M2024
Cincinnati Ballet
Sustaining Impact Grant
Cincinnati, OH$821K2024

Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$10.4M
2022$19.6M
2023$10.2M
2024$9.6M

How to apply for funding from Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at artswave.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

Does Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts accept grant applications?
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts fund?
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts give in grants?
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts reported $10.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.8M over 316 grants.
Where is Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts located?
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 310537138.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.