The Louise H & David S Ingalls Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily in education, health, and the arts and culture sectors. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, promoting health initiatives, and fostering cultural enrichment. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, health organizations, and cultural entities. While it predominantly supports initiatives within Ohio, it also extends its funding to select organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A public charity with programs in Ohio—particularly in education, health, or arts—and the ability to submit a concise letter or packet to the named contact for trustee consideration.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or demonstrable impact in Ohio communities.
- • Work in education, health, or arts and culture (these areas receive the most grants).
- • Capacity to manage mid‑range grants (typical awards cluster from $10k to $250k).
- • Ability to provide local references or board-level introductions.
- • Willingness to submit a letter-based request or respond to trustee inquiries on a rolling basis.
Geography
Grants reached organizations in eight states in the latest year, but 85% of dollars were concentrated in Ohio, indicating a state-focused footprint with some out‑of‑state exceptions.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 50 distinct recipients with 47 newcomers and a spread across education, health, and arts, so the observed recipient set is broad even though a few large grants account for a meaningful share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 47 new recipients in 2023 and the filings include rolling application instructions plus a named contact, so unfamiliar public charities appear able to enter the portfolio, though trustees exercise selective discretion.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
