The Spaulding Foundation
The Spaulding Foundation was established in 1998 by Ruth E. Spaulding, who was born in Northside and remained a lifelong resident of Greater Cincinnati. During her life, many people were touched by her benevolent and charitable giving. This private foundation is funded by her estate.
The Spaulding Foundation focuses its grant-making in the areas of mental health, physical and mental disabilities, substance abuse/chemical addiction, and domestic violence, rape and abuse. In addition, The Foundation has continued Mrs. Spaulding’s close relationship with The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
The Spaulding Foundation will not consider grants for individuals, religious organizations, endowment funds or political purposes. The Foundation welcomes opportunities to partner with organizations sharing our common goals. The Foundation limits its grant-making to the counties of Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton in Kentucky; and Dearborn in Indiana.
Organizations wishing to apply for grant consideration must maintain tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Spaulding-Zoo Partnership
Ruth E. Spaulding looked to the Cincinnati Zoo as a place to honor her family. The Spaulding Foundation has ensured that Ruth’s love and support of the Cincinnati Zoo continues.