Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $37,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,500 the year before.
49% 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 | $117,000 | 40 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $88,500 | 40 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $131,000 | 35 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul F Wenker 681 Reisling Knoll, Cincinnati, OH 45226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 378-3075 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Deadlines | October 31 |
| Restrictions | Greater cincinnati area |
What Charles Scott Riley III Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 28 | $113,000 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $10,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taft Museum of Art | Promote charitable purpose | $37,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Promote charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Drayton Hall | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nku Foundation -Chase Law School | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wcet | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Faith Freedom Life | Promote charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Association for Blind | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Opera | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Street Soccer | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| City Gospel Mission | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Inner City Youth Opportunities | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Know Theatre | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Fitton Center for Creative Arts | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Playhouse in the Park | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Springer School & Center | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Arts Wave | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| 1N5 | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Adopt A Class | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Adventure Crew | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family Scholar House | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | Promote charitablle purpose | $1,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Raptor Inc | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family & Childrens Place | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stan Kittle
- Paul F Wenker
- William H Fry
Questions people ask
Does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31.
How much does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation give?
$131,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Charles Scott Riley III Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stan Kittle (Trustee), Paul F Wenker (Trustee) and William H Fry (Trustee).
What does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.