How to apply
LETTER Contact: Paul F Wenker, 681 Reisling Knoll, Cincinnati, Oh, 5133783075 Deadlines: OCTOBER 31 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
35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $37K |
| Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $12K |
| Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Drayton HallCharleston, SC | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nku Foundation -Chase Law SchoolHighland Heights, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & MuseumHamilton, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| WcetCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Faith Freedom LifeCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Association for BlindCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati OperaCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Street SoccerHebron, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| City Gospel MissionCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VA | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Inner City Youth OpportunitiesCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Know TheatreCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ohio Valley VoicesLoveland, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Fitton Center for Creative ArtsHamilton, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing CenterCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Springer School & CenterCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Arts WaveCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| 1n5Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Adopt a ClassCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Adventure CrewCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth CollaborativeCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family Scholar HouseLouisville, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Symphony OrchestraNewport, KY | Promote charitablle purpose | $1,000 |
| Pro Bono PartnershipCincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Raptor IncMilford, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family & Childrens PlaceLouisville, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $1,000 |
By state: Ohio 28 · Kentucky 5 · South Carolina 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Paul F Wenker, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. LETTER Deadlines: OCTOBER 31.
How much does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $131K across 35 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Charles Scott Riley III Foundation give?
Ohio (28 grants), Kentucky (5 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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