The mission of the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation is to continue Louis and Louise
Nippert’s long-standing and generous philanthropic efforts to benefit the residents of the Tri-State Area.
History
Louis and Louise Nippert established the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation in 1981 to provide
financial assistance to worthy organizations who provided charitable activities and services. The
Board of Trustees of the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation remain committed to Mr. and Mrs.
Nippert’s charitable mission by awarding grants to organizations that the Nipperts supported
during their lifetimes. These organizations represent areas that include, but are not limited to, the
cultural arts, education, environment and health.
Louis and Louise Nippert have a long history of supporting charitable activities in the Greater
Cincinnati area. Mr. Nippert was very dedicated to medical research, the environment,
agriculture and education. Mrs. Nippert was known for her love of and interest in the arts,
particularly the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Opera. In 2023, the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation awarded $4,753,813 to area charities.
Founding Members
The Late Louise Dieterle Nippert
The Late Louis Nippert
The Late Nancy Walker
The Late Guy D. Randolph, Jr.
Carter F. Randolph, PhD
Martin Cooper
Lawrence Kyte, Jr.
Brad Lindner
Board of Trustees
Carter F. Randolph, PhD
Martin Cooper
Lawrence Kyte, Jr.
Brad Lindner
Meredith Leslie
Grant Information
Applicants, please read the Grant Information & Timeline document below before
proceeding to the portal, as information has changed from prior years.