Private foundation · EIN 31-1327107 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Stillson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (Available on request) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $430K total, median $30K. 85% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Greater cincinnati area

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$430K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in OH
85%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Available on request
Assets
$8.0M

How to apply

Available on request Contact: Fifth Third Bank N a Foundation O, 38 Fountain Square Plaza MD 1090vd, Cincinnati, Oh, 5135347001 Deadlines: Available on request Restrictions: Greater cincinnati area

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
1n5Cincinnati, OHProject/program support$50K
Stepping Stones IncCincinnati, OHProject/program support$50K
Learning Grove IncCovington, KYProject/program support$50K
Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsem HorsemanshipMilford, OHProject/program support$50K
Cincinnati Observatory CenterCincinnati, OHProject/program support$50K
Mindpeace CincinnatiCincinnati, OHProject/program support$30K
Santa Maria Community ServicesCincinnati, OHProject/program services$30K
Focus on Youth IncWest Chester, OHProject/program support$30K
Breakthrough Cincinnati IncCincinnati, OHProject/program support$25K
National Association for Music EducationHerndon, VAProject/program support$25K
CASA for Clermont KidsBatavia, OHProject/program support$15K
Sweet Cheeks Diaper BankCincinnati, OHProject/program support$15K
Literacy Network of Greater Cinnati Queen City Book BankCincinnati, OHProject/program support$10K

By state: Ohio 11 · Kentucky 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Stillson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Fifth Third Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stillson Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Available on request Deadlines: Available on request.

How much does Stillson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $430K across 13 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Stillson Foundation give?

Ohio (11 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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