Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation is a private foundation in Montgomery, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$63,505
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,840 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,927 | 4 | $53,956 |
| 2024 | $13,840 | 6 | $57,536 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 8 | $63,505 |
How to apply
Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Middle School | School aid | $5,000 |
| Amity School | School aid | $5,000 |
| Glendale Elementary | School aid | $1,100 |
| Norwood High School | School aid | $1,000 |
| Norwood City Schools | School aid | $600 |
| Norwood View Elementary | School aid | $600 |
| Williams Elementary | School aid | $500 |
| Norwood Middle School | School aid | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Soule
- Ryan Theodore
- Beth Wilder
- Robert Wilder
- Jill Wilder
- Jenny Wilder
- Julie Doppler
Questions people ask
Does Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Soule (President), Ryan Theodore (Secretary), Beth Wilder (Treasurer) and Robert Wilder (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Bill and Dottie Wilder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.