Trust Estate of George B Riley
Preselected recipients only
Trust Estate of George B Riley is a private foundation in Terrace Park, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$43.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 35 | $36.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 39 | $40.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 40 | $43.3 million |
How to apply
Trust Estate of George B Riley 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 Trust Estate of George B Riley funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 39 | $1.7 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Inc | Neighborhood Center and Jobs Training | $150,000 |
| Serenity Consultants Inc | Adult Recovery | $140,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati | Housing | $90,000 |
| Bloc Ministries Inc | Needy children & families job training | $80,000 |
| Found House | Homelessness Services | $80,000 |
| First Step Home Inc | Chemical Dependency and Housing | $75,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen | $60,000 |
| ProKids | Children's Services | $60,000 |
| Cincinnati Urban Promise | Children's Services | $50,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | Homeless Services and Addiction | $50,000 |
| Joseph House Inc | Homeless Veteran Services | $50,000 |
| Learning Grove Inc | Children's Services | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Inc | Youth Services | $50,000 |
| North Fairmount Community Center | Housing/Neighborhood Center | $50,000 |
| St Monica's Recreation Center | Children's Services | $50,000 |
| Lord's Gym | Neighborhood Center | $45,000 |
| CityLink Center | Jobs Assistance | $45,000 |
| Crossroad Health Center | Health Center | $40,000 |
| CWFF Child Development Center Inc | Child Development | $40,000 |
| Epic House | Elderly Services | $40,000 |
| New Life Furniture Inc | Needy Families | $40,000 |
| Working in Neighborhoods | Neighborhood Center | $40,000 |
| Glad House Inc | Children's Services | $36,000 |
| East End Adult Education Center | Adult Education | $35,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly | Elderly Services | $35,000 |
| Churches Active in Northside (Cain) | Needy children & families food pantry | $30,000 |
| Dress for Success Cincinnati | Clothing Assistance | $30,000 |
| HER Cincinnati | Housing, Education & Recovery Services | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | Jobs Assistance | $25,000 |
| Elementz | Youth Services | $25,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Food Services | $25,000 |
| Found Village | Teen Services | $20,000 |
| Childhood Food Solutions | Food Services | $20,000 |
| Heartbeat of the City | Neighborhood Center and Food Pantry | $15,000 |
| Madisonville Education and Assistance Center Inc | Needy children & families | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone Renter Equity Inc | Housing Programs | $10,000 |
| UpSpring | Homelessness Services | $10,000 |
| LA Soupe | Food Services | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stones | Children with Disabilities | $7,000 |
| Queen City Kitchen | Feeding Needy Families | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Hall
- Hubert Auburn
- Stephen Winhusen
Questions people ask
Does Trust Estate of George B Riley accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trust Estate of George B Riley give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Trust Estate of George B Riley?
Its 2025 filing lists James Hall (Trustee), Hubert Auburn (Trustee) and Stephen Winhusen (Trustee).
What does Trust Estate of George B Riley fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and housing and homelessness.