Daily Featured Foundation - 1/28/26

1/28/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

Website: https://www.hailefoundation.org/

Mission & Purpose: To enhance the quality of life for residents in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The foundation concentrates its efforts on Arts and Culture, Civic and Community, Education, and Human Services.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is limited to the 10-county Cincinnati region (OH, KY, IN). They are an "independent family foundation" with a focus on impact. They fund Community Development, Education, and Human Services. They prefer projects that are collaborative and have a lasting impact on the region. They accept Letters of Inquiry (LOI) through an online portal.

Featured Opportunity: Their work in "Neighborhood Revitalization" is a standout. They fund projects that improve the physical and social fabric of specific neighborhoods—such as Covington, KY or Avondale, OH. This includes grant funding for community development corporations, public spaces, and housing initiatives.

Recommendation: A community development corporation or arts nonprofit in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky working on a project to revitalize a specific neighborhood business district or public park.