The Dater Foundation - Serving Cincinnati

Effective July 28, 2026, the Dater Foundation’s online grantmaking will migrate to a new Blackbaud platform.

Blackbaud is one of the nation’s leading providers of software solutions to non-profit organizations.

Grant seekers who have an existing Blackbaud ID will be able to sign in and use their ID to access the Dater Foundation’s Grant Application and Grant Evaluation Report/Requirement forms. Others will need to sign in and get a Blackbaud ID. Previously submitted Grant Application and Evaluation/Requirement content will NOT be available on the new platform.

A link to sign in to the new Blackbaud platform or to create a Blackbaud ID and get access to the platform is available by going to the Grant Application section of the Dater web site and clicking on the Overview page.

The Charles H. Dater Foundation was founded in 1985 and makes grants to non-profit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area to carry out projects that benefit young people and focus in the areas of arts/culture, education, healthcare, social services and other community needs. The Foundation does not operate programs, but makes grants to private, non-profit organizations and public agencies for their programs and projects.

The Foundation has made over 3,800 grants totaling more than $80 million. Established to ensure that funding for worthwhile community programs would continue after his death, the Foundation preserves the memory and philanthropic commitment of Charles H. Dater (1912-1993) and his ancestors, whose hard work and business acumen over four generations provided them with the opportunity to share their success with their community. The Foundation has no full-time staff and is guided by an active Board of Directors which meets monthly.

FEATURED SUCCESS STORY
U.C. Foundation Recognizes Dater Foundation Milestone

The Dater Foundation recently marked a philanthropic milestone with the University of Cincinnati. Since 1990, the foundation has given more than $1 million to university programs impacting children and youth.

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