History of The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation The Pfau Foundation was established in 1994 in Cincinnati by Daniel A. Pfau and Susan Laufer Pfau. Mrs. Pfau a community volunteer, and Mr. Pfau, a local businessman, have been actively involved in programs serving disabled and disadvantaged youth, and in organizations promoting the Greater Cincinnati area. The Foundation complements the Pfaus’ personal charitable efforts and will continue their support into the future. (Dan and Susan Pfau are pictured at right)
Purpose of The Foundation The Foundation’s primary focus is on the education, health, cultural experience and social welfare of disabled children, adolescents, young adults (to age 30), and their families. A secondary focus is on disadvantaged children, adolescents, young adults (to age 30), and their families. There is a special interest in programs which help clients realize their full potential. An additional area of interest for the Foundation is the support of arts and cultural organizations as well as recreation areas.
Policies and Restrictions Applicant must have an IRS determination as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Programs seeking support should benefit the Greater Cincinnati area. The Greater Cincinnati area includes Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio, and Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky.
The Foundation will fund capital, operating and a limited number of endowment needs.
An organization must wait 24 months after the decline of a request or final payment of a grant before it is eligible to reapply.
The Foundation usually prefers to participate with other donors in the support of a project.
As a grantseeker, if you believe that your organization qualifies to apply to the Foundation, please complete and submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as found on the link below.
The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Letter of Inquiry
LOI Deadline
Proposal Deadline
Notice of Decision
January 15
March 1
June 30
June 15
August 2
November 30
Grant Evaluation Form
The Foundation Trustees require a report at the end of a grant period. Click on the Word icon on the left to access the Grant Evaluation Form. Please complete this form and mail to Jennie Geisheimer at 200 West Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or e-mail the form to geisheimerj@gcfdn.org.
